Media Release
Contact FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mariam Garcia
Deputy Municipal Clerk
(856) 455-3230 Ext 226
GarciaM@cityofbridgeton.com
BRIDGETON BEGINS ISSUING MUNICIPAL ID’S WITH
DECEMBER 15TH KICKOFF
A long time in the making and sought by many in the
community, the City of Bridgeton, through the Municipal Clerk’s Office, will begin
issuing Bridgeton Municipal ID Cards to residents desiring such ID on December 15th
at the City Hall Annex building, located at 181 E. Commerce Street, from 9am to
12 noon and again in the afternoon from 2pm to 4pm.
Intended for any resident of the municipality who lacks
more conventional forms of identification such as a driver’s license, student
ID, or similar forms; the process to obtain a Bridgeton Municipal ID will
involve completing an application and providing verifying documentation such as
a birth certificate (U.S. or foreign), passport, current Visa, Green Card,
Consular ID, driver’s license, and a utility bill with name/address.
To help ensure a smooth process leading into the December
15th launch, the City of Bridgeton has partnered with CATA, the
Farmworker Support Committee, in an effort to help all residents, regardless of
language or nationality, to complete applications and assemble the necessary verification
documents ahead of the completeness review that will be taking place at City
Hall Annex as part of issuing the actual cards on December 15th.
Prior to the December 15th date, residents are
strongly encouraged to call or visit CATA’s Bridgeton Office, located at 66
Atlantic Street, on Mondays between 1pm and 8pm or via phone at (856) 881-2507.
CATA staff will be available to explain the process and assist with completing
applications. Residents can also contact Bridgeton’s Deputy Municipal Clerk at
(856) 455-3230 Ext 233 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday as well.
According to Bridgeton Mayor Albert B. Kelly, the
municipal ID fills a need expressed by a number of residents and groups including
youth, senior citizens, those with disabilities, immigrants, and homeless
individuals accessing a variety of services and opportunities within the
community.
“There are various reasons why a person might not have common
forms of identification and this can become an issue if someone needs to
establish proof of their residence within the city whether to get a library
card, perhaps in health care facilities, banking or social services, or in dealings
with local government or emergency responders”, said Kelly.
The process for obtaining a municipal ID card includes presenting
a completed application with proof of identity and residence in Bridgeton.
Based on a point system, with 4 points being the minimum, individuals need to show
one or more documents in combination that associate an applicant’s photograph
with their name and birth date.
As for specific documents and points; a passport,
consular or permanent resident ID card, license or visa with the person’s
photograph, name and date of birth will be worth 4 points. A birth certificate
and license with a person’s name and date of birth will be worth 3 points. A
license or military ID with photograph and name will be worth 2 points, and a Social
Security or an EBT card with name only will be worth 1 point.
To show proof of residency, applicants need to present two
of the following with their home address listed and dated to within 45 days of
the application date: A utility bill, local property tax statement, mortgage payment
receipt, bank statement, proof that the applicant has a minor child in a school
in Bridgeton, pay stub, jury summons, court order, state or federal income tax
or refund statement, or insurance bill. In the case of minor children, documents
must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.
The fee for the Bridgeton Municipal ID is $15 for adults
and $8 for minors, veterans, disabled, or senior citizens. Applicants must pay
with exact change or a money order.
Residents unable to obtain the municipal ID on December
15th, will have an opportunity to do so on January 26th at
City Hall Annex from 9am to 12 noon and in the afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. Residents
will also be able to receive assistance and help with applications and
documents from CATA on Mondays from 1pm to 8pm at their 66 Atlantic St office or
through the Deputy Municipal Clerk at City Hall Annex.
“There will be a learning curve as we go through the procedures
for issuing the ID’s in December and January, but afterwards the process will
be in place- the main thing for residents is having their paperwork and
documentation in order when applying which will help us serve the public as
quickly and efficiently as possible”, Kelly said.
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City of Bridgeton, please visit www.cityofbridgeton.com
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