DEA issues senior citizen identification cards for Rhode Islanders 60 and older and to residents age 18 to 59 with a disability. These photo-identification cards contain the owner’s name, address, date of birth and signature. They are valid as proof of identification for cashing checks and other banking transactions involving government funds under $750 at Rhode Island financial institutions. ID cards are valid for five years from the date of issue.

Cards are issued weekdays at DEA, Benjamin Rush-Building 55, 35 Howard Avenue, Cranston , RI 02920 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Seniors must present proof of age, such as driver’s license, birth certificate or a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus pass.

Persons with a disability must present a current Social Security disability or Veterans Administration disability award letter.

Two forms of verification are required for a DEA identification card.There is a $2 fee for a DEA identification card.

Additional information about the identification card program is available by calling

DEA at 462-4000 (Voice) or 462-0740 (TTY).

The Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles offers free identification cards to persons 59 and older. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information, call 722-4407 .