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ID Card FAQs

Q Who is entitled to a Yale ID card?
A All students, full-time employees, most associates, fellows, spouses and same sex domestic partners of students and employees are entitled to Yale ID cards. Casual employees are entitled to ID cards only if their supervisors request them through the appropriate process.

Q I am an incoming student. How do I get my Yale ID card?
A A few months prior to your matriculation at Yale, you will be asked to submit two photographs and a signature for your Yale ID card. During registration, the Office of the Registrar of your school will arrange for distribution of your ID card and validation sticker.

Q I am an incoming student but did not submit my photos and signature to the ID Center. The Registrar of my school does not have my ID card. How do I get an ID card?
A You must obtain an authorization to issue ID Card form from the Registrar of your Yale school. Go to the ID Center with this form and a picture identification to get your ID card.

Q I am a returning student. How do I get my validation sticker?
A Validation stickers are distributed at registration by the Office of the Registrar.

Q I am a new employee. How do I get my ID card?
A Your department must have processed your information and your records must be in the Human Resources database, before you can obtain an ID card. Check that your department has done this. Then go to the Yale ID Center to obtain an ID card.

Q Can my spouse or same sex domestic partner obtain a Yale ID card, if I am a Yale employee or student?
A Yes. These are affiliate ID cards. To obtain an affiliate card, the spouse or same sex domestic partner must bring the required documentation and identification to the Yale ID Center.

Q I am the spouse or same sex domestic partner of a Yale employee or student and I have not received my current validation sticker. Where can I get one?
A Please go to the ID Center with your ID card to get a current validation sticker.

Q What should I do if my ID card is lost or stolen?
A You should immediately report a lost or stolen ID card to the Yale ID Center at (203) 432-0165 during normal business hours or to the Yale University Police Department (432-4400) at all other times. Replacement cards are available at the ID Center. During non-business hours, temporary ID cards are available by calling 5-5555 from any campus blue phone

Q Is there a charge for replacing lost or stolen ID cards?
A Yes. Lost proximity cards are subject to a replacement charge of $20. All other cards cost $5 to replace.




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