Accepted Documents

En español

Current photo identification and proof of current address are both required to get or renew a library card.

A current Oregon driver license or Oregon ID card meets both requirements.

If you choose to use a preferred name for your account, we understand that your ID and proof of address may show a different name.


Current Photo Identification

One of the following from any state or country:

  • Driver license (cannot accept temporary cards)
  • Government-issued ID card
  • Official student ID
  • Military ID
  • Passport
  • Lane County Concealed Handgun Permit
  • Half-Fare LTD EZ Pass (issued to patrons with disabilities)

Proof of Current Home Address

Requirements: Home/residential address, not PO Box or business. Originals only; no photocopies.


One of the following:

  • Unexpired Oregon driver license with current home address (not temporary card)
  • Unexpired Oregon ID card with current home address
  • Dated personal mail addressed to your name only, with postmark date within last 2 weeks
  • Current utility bill in your name: electric, gas, landline phone, cable, or internet (mailed or on your mobile device)
  • Current bank or credit card statement in an envelope mailed to you in your name
  • Signed original lease or rental agreement and a current lease/rental receipt dated within the last month (paper or on your mobile device)
  • Completed address verification by an agency providing services to the homeless and others in transition, signed and dated within last 2 weeks. Provider must contact Eugene Public Library for requirements.
  • City of Eugene/St. Vincent de Paul overnight parking permit