You can use these documents to provide proof of address for your library account.
Photo identification with birth date.
One of the following is required for adults.
Document may be current or expired.
- Acceptable examples include:
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Washington ID Card
- U.S. Military ID
- Matricula Consular (issued by Mexican government)
AND
Address verification matching qualifying residential address and given name.
One of the following is required for adults and minors.
Document must be current.
Acceptable examples include:
- Washington Driver’s License
- Washington ID Card
- Printed Checks
- Utility Bill (printout of online bill acceptable)
- Apartment Lease
- Voter’s Registration
- King County Tax Bill
- Other (Must be of a legal or permanent nature)
AND
Proof of property ownership if you:
- Own property in but don't live in our service area*
- Are married to someone who owns property in but doesn't live in our service area*
- Are younger than 18 and your parent or guardian owns property in our service area*
- Own property in the service area of a library we have an agreement with
- Are married to someone who owns property in the service area of a library we have an agreement with
- Are younger than 18 and your parent or guardian owns property in the service area of a library we have an agreement with
Acceptable examples include:
- Property tax statement
- Mortgage statement
- Deed
- Name is listed in the King County Parcel Viewer
If you are unable to access a community library in person, you may provide verification via email. Please reach out to your preferred library for details.
*Our service area includes all of King County except for Seattle, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.
