Indiana § 9-24-16-4.5 - Renewing and replacing identification card by electronic service
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§ 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.
IC 9-24-16-4.5Renewing 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.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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