Ind. Code § 9-24-16-0.5 Chapter not applicable to photo exempt identification cards
Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to photo exempt identification cards.
As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code ch. 9-24-16
Ind. Code ch. 9-24-16
in effectInd. Code § 9-24-16-1 Issuance; conditions; documentary evidence of lawful status
Sec. 1. The bureau shall issue an identification card in the form of a physical credential to an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) Makes an application.
(2) Is an Indiana resident.
(3) Has presented valid documentary evidence to the bureau of the individual's lawful status in the United States, as required by section 3.5 of this chapter.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.127-1993, SEC.4; P.L.184-2007, SEC.47; P.L.198-2016, SEC.508; P.L.211-2023, SEC.52; P.L.141-2024, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-1.5 Repealed
As added by P.L.221-2014, SEC.66. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.509.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-2 Contents of application; conditions; required information; veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran status; address confidentiality program participants
Sec. 2. (a) Except for an application for a minor applicant, an application for an identification card to be issued under this chapter in the form of a physical credential must contain the following questions:
(1) "Have you served in the armed forces of the United States?".
(2) "Are you the surviving spouse of someone who served in the armed forces of the United States or their reserves, in the National Guard, or in the Indiana National Guard?".
(b) In addition to the questions set forth in subsection (a), an application for an identification card issued under this chapter in the form of a physical credential must require the following information concerning an applicant:
(1) The full legal name of the applicant.
(2) The applicant's date of birth.
(3) The gender of the applicant.
(4) The applicant's height, weight, hair color, and eye color.
(5) The principal address and mailing address of the applicant.
(6) A:
(A) valid Social Security number; or
(B) verification of an applicant's:
(i) ineligibility to be issued a Social Security number;
(ii) identity; and
(iii) lawful status.
(7) A digital photograph of the applicant.
(8) The signature of the applicant showing the applicant's legal name as it will appear on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential.
(9) If the applicant is also applying for a motor driven cycle endorsement, verification that the applicant has satisfactorily completed the test required under section 3.6 of this chapter.
(c) The bureau may invalidate an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential that the bureau believes to have been issued as a result of fraudulent documentation.
(d) The bureau:
(1) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a procedure to verify an applicant's identity and lawful status; and
(2) may adopt rules to establish a procedure to temporarily invalidate an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential that it believes to have been issued based on fraudulent documentation.
(e) For purposes of subsection (b), an individual certified as a program participant in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5 is not required to provide the individual's principal address and mailing address, but may provide an address designated by the office of the attorney general under IC 5-26.5 as the individual's principal address and mailing address.
(f) In addition to the information required under subsection (b), an application for an identification card to be issued under this chapter in the form of a physical credential must enable the applicant to indicate that the applicant is a veteran and wishes to have an indication of the applicant's veteran status appear on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential. An applicant who wishes to have an indication of the applicant's veteran status appear on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential must:
(1) indicate on the application that the applicant:
(A) is a veteran; and
(B) wishes to have an indication of the applicant's veteran status appear on the identification card; and
(2) provide proof of discharge at the time of application of the applicant's veteran status.
(g) In addition to the information required under subsection (b), an application for an identification card to be issued under this chapter in the form of a physical credential must enable the applicant to indicate that the applicant is a surviving spouse of a veteran and wishes to have an indication of the applicant's status as a surviving spouse of a veteran appear on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential. An applicant who wishes to have an indication of the applicant's status as a surviving spouse of a veteran appear on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential must:
(1) indicate on the application that the applicant:
(A) is the surviving spouse of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; and
(B) wishes to have an indication of the applicant's status as a surviving spouse of a veteran appear on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential; and
(2) provide the documentation necessary to verify that the applicant was married, at the time of the decedent's death, to a veteran.
(h) The bureau shall keep in a data base and share the information submitted under subsections (a) and (g) at least annually with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs. The information submitted under subsections (a) and (g) may be used by the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to develop outreach programs for veterans and their families.
(i) The application for an identification card to be issued under this chapter in the form of a physical credential must indicate that an applicant has the option whether or not to answer the questions set forth in subsection (a).
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-1(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.39-2000, SEC.14; P.L.184-2007, SEC.48; P.L.118-2011, SEC.5; P.L.125-2012, SEC.226; P.L.85-2013, SEC.59; P.L.221-2014, SEC.67; P.L.77-2015, SEC.3; P.L.198-2016, SEC.510; P.L.65-2017, SEC.3; P.L.82-2019, SEC.2; P.L.111-2021, SEC.69; P.L.211-2023, SEC.53; P.L.141-2024, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-3 Appearance and contents; medical condition designation; veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran status; temporary identification cards; address confidentiality program participants
Sec. 3. (a) An identification card:
(1) issued in the form of a physical credential must have the same dimensions and shape as a driver's license; and
(2) in the form of a mobile credential must contain the same data contained in a driver's license;
but the card must have markings sufficient to distinguish the card from a driver's license.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (g), the front side of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential must contain the expiration date of the identification card and the following information about the individual to whom the card is being issued:
(1) Full legal name.
(2) The address of the principal residence.
(3) Date of birth.
(4) Date of issue and date of expiration.
(5) Unique identification number.
(6) Gender.
(7) Weight.
(8) Height.
(9) Color of eyes and hair.
(10) Reproduction of the signature of the individual identified.
(11) Whether the individual is blind (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-38(1)).
(12) If the individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance, the dates on which the individual will become:
(A) eighteen (18) years of age; and
(B) twenty-one (21) years of age.
(13) If the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of issuance, the date on which the individual will become twenty-one (21) years of age.
(14) Digital photograph of the individual.
(c) The information contained on the identification card as required by subsection (b)(12) or (b)(13) for an individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of issuance shall be notated prominently on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential.
(d) If the individual complies with section 2(f) or 2(g) of this chapter, an indication of the individual's veteran status or status as the surviving spouse of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, as applicable, shall be shown on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential.
(e) If the applicant for an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential submits information to the bureau concerning the applicant's medical condition, the bureau shall place an identifying symbol on the face of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential to indicate that the applicant has a medical condition of note. The bureau shall include information on the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential that briefly describes the medical condition of the holder of the card issued in the form of a physical credential. The information must be printed in a manner that alerts a person reading the card issued in the form of a physical credential to the existence of the medical condition. The applicant for an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential is responsible for the accuracy of the information concerning the medical condition submitted under this subsection. The bureau shall inform an applicant that submission of information under this subsection is voluntary.
(f) An identification card issued by the state to an individual who has temporary lawful status as indicated by:
(1) a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or has nonimmigrant visa status for entry in the United States;
(2) a pending application for asylum in the United States;
(3) a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;
(4) having an approved deferred action status; or
(5) a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent residence status in the United States;
must be issued in the form of a physical credential and clearly identified as a temporary identification card. A temporary identification card issued under this subsection may not be renewed without the presentation of valid documentary evidence proving that the holder of the identification card's temporary status has been extended.
(g) For purposes of subsection (b), an individual certified as a program participant in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5 is not required to provide the address of the individual's principal residence, but may provide an address designated by the office of the attorney general under IC 5-26.5 as the address of the individual's principal residence.
(h) The bureau shall validate an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential for motor driven cycle operation upon a highway by endorsement to an individual who:
(1) applies for or has previously been issued an identification card under this chapter;
(2) makes the appropriate application for endorsement; and
(3) satisfactorily completes the test required under section 3.6 of this chapter.
The bureau shall place a designation on the face of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential to indicate that the individual has received a motor driven cycle endorsement.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.88; P.L.39-2000, SEC.15; P.L.42-2001, SEC.2; P.L.176-2001, SEC.16; P.L.1-2002, SEC.47; P.L.34-2003, SEC.3; P.L.86-2005, SEC.2; P.L.123-2005, SEC.4; P.L.37-2006, SEC.2; P.L.184-2007, SEC.49; P.L.76-2009, SEC.9; P.L.162-2009, SEC.7; P.L.118-2011, SEC.6; P.L.125-2012, SEC.227; P.L.85-2013, SEC.60; P.L.2-2014, SEC.43; P.L.221-2014, SEC.68; P.L.77-2015, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.511; P.L.65-2017, SEC.4; P.L.82-2019, SEC.3; P.L.178-2019, SEC.54; P.L.211-2019, SEC.9; P.L.120-2020, SEC.32; P.L.111-2021, SEC.70; P.L.211-2023, SEC.54; P.L.141-2024, SEC.34; P.L.145-2026, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-3.5 Documentary evidence of lawful status and Social Security number
Sec. 3.5. In addition to the information required for the applicant for an identification card under section 3 of this chapter, the bureau shall require an applicant to present to the bureau:
(1) valid documentary evidence that the applicant has:
(A) lawful status; or
(B) a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States; and
(2) evidence of the Social Security number of the applicant. If federal law prohibits the issuance of a Social Security number to the applicant, the applicant must provide verification of the applicant's ineligibility to be issued a Social Security number.
As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.76-2009, SEC.10; P.L.162-2009, SEC.8; P.L.211-2023, SEC.55; P.L.141-2024, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-3.6 Motor driven cycle endorsement; knowledge test; accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Sec. 3.6. The bureau shall develop and implement a test to determine whether an applicant for a motor driven cycle endorsement demonstrates the necessary knowledge of traffic control devices to operate a motor driven cycle upon a highway. Upon the request of an individual with a disability, or of a representative of an individual with a disability, the bureau shall make available to the individual a test that:
(1) complies with this section; and
(2) accommodates the individual's disability.
As added by P.L.221-2014, SEC.69. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-4 Expiration
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and section 5(e) of this chapter, an identification card expires at midnight of the birthday of the holder that occurs six (6) years following the date of issuance.
(b) An identification card issued under this article to an applicant who complies with section 3.5 of this chapter expires:
(1) at midnight one (1) year after issuance, if there is no expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States; or
(2) if there is an expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States, the earlier of the following:
(A) At midnight of the date the authorization of the holder to have lawful status as a permanent resident or conditional resident alien of the United States expires.
(B) At midnight of the birthday of the holder that occurs six (6) years after the date of issuance.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-3 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.47; P.L.184-2007, SEC.51; P.L.76-2009, SEC.11; P.L.162-2009, SEC.9; P.L.125-2012, SEC.228; P.L.211-2023, SEC.56; P.L.227-2025, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-4.5 Renewing and replacing identification card by electronic service
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.
Sec. 4.5. (a) An individual may apply for a replacement identification card issued in the form of a physical credential under section 9 of this chapter, apply for a replacement identification card issued in the form of a physical credential under section 6 of this chapter, or convert a driver's license or learner's permit into an identification card under IC 9-24-14-3.5 by electronic service. An individual's renewal, amendment, or replacement of, or conversion to, an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential by electronic service is subject to the following conditions:
(1) A valid computerized image or digital photograph of the individual must exist within the records of the bureau.
(2) The individual must be a citizen of the United States, as shown in the records of the bureau.
(3) There must not have been any change in the:
(A) legal address; or
(B) name;
of the individual since the issuance or previous renewal of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential of the individual.
(4) The identification card issued in the form of a physical credential of the individual must not be expired more than one hundred eighty (180) days at the time of the application for renewal.
(b) An individual applying for:
(1) the renewal of an identification card; or
(2) a replacement identification card;
must apply in person if the individual is not entitled to apply by mail or by electronic service under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.87-2010, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.109-2011, SEC.22; P.L.125-2012, SEC.229; P.L.198-2016, SEC.512; P.L.111-2021, SEC.72; P.L.211-2023, SEC.57; P.L.141-2024, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-4.5 Renewing and replacing identification card by electronic service
Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2027.
Sec. 4.5. (a) An individual may apply for a replacement identification card issued in the form of a physical credential under section 9 of this chapter, apply for a replacement identification card issued in the form of a physical credential under section 6 of this chapter, or convert a driver's license or learner's permit into an identification card under IC 9-24-14-3.5 by electronic service. An individual's renewal, amendment, or replacement of, or conversion to, an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential by electronic service is subject to the following conditions:
(1) A valid computerized image or digital photograph of the individual must exist within the records of the bureau.
(2) The individual must be a citizen of the United States, as shown in the records of the bureau.
(3) There must not have been any change in the:
(A) legal address; or
(B) name;
of the individual since the issuance or previous renewal of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential of the individual.
(b) An individual applying for:
(1) the renewal of an identification card; or
(2) a replacement identification card;
must apply in person if the individual is not entitled to apply by mail or by electronic service under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.87-2010, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.109-2011, SEC.22; P.L.125-2012, SEC.229; P.L.198-2016, SEC.512; P.L.111-2021, SEC.72; P.L.211-2023, SEC.57; P.L.141-2024, SEC.36; P.L.156-2026, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-5 Renewal; expiration of renewed identification card of individuals with lawful status
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.
Sec. 5. (a) An application for renewal of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential may be made not more than twenty-four (24) months before the expiration date of the card issued in the form of a physical credential. However, when the applicant complies with section 3.5 of this chapter, an application for renewal of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential may be filed not more than one (1) month before the expiration date of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential held by the applicant.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a renewed card issued in the form of a physical credential is valid on the birth date of the holder and remains valid for six (6) years.
(c) Renewal may not be granted if the cardholder was issued a driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential subsequent to the last issuance of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential.
(d) A renewed identification card issued under this article in the form of a physical credential to an applicant who complies with section 3.5 of this chapter expires:
(1) at midnight one (1) year after issuance, if there is no expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States; or
(2) if there is an expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States, the earlier of the following:
(A) At midnight of the date the authorization of the holder to have lawful status as a permanent resident or conditional resident alien of the United States expires.
(B) At midnight of the birthday of the holder that occurs six (6) years after the date of issuance.
(e) An identification card expires upon the bureau receiving notice of the death of the holder or upon issuance of a subsequent physical credential.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-3 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.176-2001, SEC.17; P.L.210-2005, SEC.48; P.L.184-2007, SEC.52; P.L.76-2009, SEC.12; P.L.162-2009, SEC.10; P.L.87-2010, SEC.35; P.L.125-2012, SEC.230; P.L.147-2018, SEC.20; P.L.211-2023, SEC.58; P.L.141-2024, SEC.37; P.L.227-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-5 Renewal; expiration of renewed identification card of individuals with lawful status
Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2027.
Sec. 5. (a) An application for renewal of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential may be made not more than twenty-four (24) months before the expiration date of the card issued in the form of a physical credential. However, when the applicant complies with section 3.5 of this chapter, an application for renewal of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential may be filed not more than thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential held by the applicant.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a renewed card issued in the form of a physical credential is valid on the birth date of the holder and remains valid for six (6) years.
(c) Renewal may not be granted if the cardholder was issued a driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential subsequent to the last issuance of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential.
(d) A renewed identification card issued under this article in the form of a physical credential to an applicant who complies with section 3.5 of this chapter expires:
(1) at midnight one (1) year after issuance, if there is no expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States; or
(2) if there is an expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States, the earlier of the following:
(A) At midnight of the date the authorization of the holder to have lawful status as a permanent resident or conditional resident alien of the United States expires.
(B) At midnight of the birthday of the holder that occurs six (6) years after the date of issuance.
(e) An identification card expires upon the bureau receiving notice of the death of the holder or upon issuance of a subsequent physical credential.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-3 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.176-2001, SEC.17; P.L.210-2005, SEC.48; P.L.184-2007, SEC.52; P.L.76-2009, SEC.12; P.L.162-2009, SEC.10; P.L.87-2010, SEC.35; P.L.125-2012, SEC.230; P.L.147-2018, SEC.20; P.L.211-2023, SEC.58; P.L.141-2024, SEC.37; P.L.227-2025, SEC.32; P.L.156-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-6 Amended or replacement identification card
Sec. 6. The bureau shall issue:
(1) an amended identification card if any information contained on the card becomes invalid or obsolete; or
(2) a replacement identification card if the card is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.109-2011, SEC.23; P.L.10-2019, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-7 Amended identification card due to invalid or obsolete information
Sec. 7. If information on an identification card becomes invalid or obsolete, the holder shall, within thirty (30) days, apply for an amended card containing correct information.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-5(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.109-2011, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-8 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-5(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.109-2011, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-9 Replacement for destroyed or damaged identification card
Sec. 9. If an identification card is destroyed or damaged, the holder may apply for a replacement card.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-5(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.109-2011, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-10 Adoption of rules; fees
Sec. 10. (a) The bureau may:
(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including rules to:
(A) verify an applicant's identity, lawful status, and residence; and
(B) invalidate on a temporary basis a license or permit that was issued based on fraudulent documentation; and
(2) prescribe all forms necessary;
to implement this chapter.
(b) The bureau may not impose a fee for the issuance of:
(1) an original;
(2) a renewal of an;
(3) a replacement; or
(4) an amended;
identification card to an individual described in subsection (c). For purposes of this subsection, the amendment of an identification card includes the addition of a motor driven cycle endorsement to the identification card.
(c) An identification card must be issued without the payment of a fee or charge to an individual who does not have a valid Indiana driver's license if the individual:
(1) will be at least eighteen (18) years of age and eligible to vote in the next general, municipal, or special election;
(2) is:
(A) at least sixteen (16) years of age; and
(B) under the care and supervision of the department of child services; or
(3) represents, pursuant to IC 31-36-3-4(b), a homeless youth (as defined in IC 31-36-3-4) and presents a fee and consent waiver affidavit described in IC 31-36-3-4(c).
(d) The fee to issue, renew, replace, or amend an identification card issued before January 1, 2017, is as follows:
(1) To an individual who is less than sixty-five (65) years of age, eleven dollars and fifty cents ($11.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:
(A) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.
(B) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.
(C) Two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(D) Seven dollars ($7) to the commission fund.
(2) To an individual who is at least sixty-five (65) years of age or to an individual with a physical disability who is not entitled to obtain a driver's license, nine dollars ($9). The fee shall be distributed as follows:
(A) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.
(B) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(C) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.
(D) Five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75) to the commission fund.
(e) The fee to issue, renew, replace, or amend an identification card issued after December 31, 2016, is nine dollars ($9). The fee shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.
(3) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.
(4) Two dollars ($2) to the crossroads 2000 fund.
(5) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-10; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subsection (b) formerly 9-29-9-15.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.109-2005, SEC.15; P.L.109-2011, SEC.26; P.L.125-2012, SEC.231; P.L.85-2013, SEC.61; P.L.221-2014, SEC.70; P.L.149-2015, SEC.71; P.L.198-2016, SEC.513; P.L.116-2017, SEC.7; P.L.256-2017, SEC.177; P.L.155-2019, SEC.4; P.L.111-2021, SEC.73; P.L.152-2026, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-11 Civil responsibility; disclaimer
Sec. 11. The commissioner and the employees or agents of the bureau are not civilly responsible for the validity of information contained on an identification card issued under this chapter. The bureau may adopt rules to place an appropriate disclaimer on an identification card.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-11.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-11.4 Identification card acceptability for purposes of identification
Sec. 11.4. A person, a business, a financial institution, or an organization that accepts a driver's license issued under this article as identification of the person who holds the license shall accept an identification card issued under this chapter as identification of the person who holds the card.
As added by P.L.81-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-11.6 Identification card use to identify holder as operator of motor vehicle
Sec. 11.6. Except as provided in IC 9-24-1-7(b), an identification card issued under this chapter may not be used to identify the person who holds the identification card as the operator of a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.81-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.178.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-12 Misuse of card
Sec. 12. A person who:
(1) knowingly permits the use of an identification card issued under this chapter by a person other than the person to whom the card was issued;
(2) knowingly displays or represents as the person's own identification card issued under this chapter an identification card that was not issued to the person displaying the card; or
(3) does not surrender, upon demand of the proper official, an identification card issued under this chapter that has become invalid or expired;
commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-6(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.98-1996, SEC.1; P.L.106-2006, SEC.1; P.L.109-2011, SEC.27; P.L.158-2013, SEC.155; P.L.217-2014, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-12.5 Inauthentic cards; use of false information
Sec. 12.5. (a) A person who knowingly sells, offers to sell, buys, produces, forges, counterfeits, or offers a false identification card that could reasonably be mistaken for a valid identification card required by this chapter to be issued by the bureau but that has not been issued by the bureau commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person who:
(1) knowingly or intentionally uses false information in an application:
(A) for an identification card issued under this chapter; or
(B) for a renewal, amendment, or replacement of an identification card issued under this chapter; or
(2) knowingly or intentionally makes a false statement or otherwise commits fraud in an application for an identification card issued under this chapter;
commits application fraud, a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-13 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-14 Repealed
As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.514.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-15 Additional fee
Sec. 15. (a) The bureau may impose an additional fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) if the bureau processes an application for a physical credential under this chapter in a period of time that is shorter than the normal processing period. The bureau shall deposit the fee in the commission fund.
(b) A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee imposed under this chapter.
As added by P.L.111-2021, SEC.74. Amended by P.L.211-2023, SEC.59.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/9Fetched: 10/17/2026