Resident ID Card

If you live in Sunny Isles Beach, having a Resident ID Card offers numerous benefits: 

  • Free fishing on the Newport Pier
  • Reduced pricing on camps and programs
  • Advanced registration for programs and events
  • Discounted prices at City events 
  • Access to Gateway Center amenities 

How Much Does it Cost?

Nothing! The Resident ID Card is absolutely FREE for Sunny Isles Beach residents. 


Application Requirements

The following must be submitted with your application in order to verify residency in Sunny Isles Beach. 

For a New Card

To apply for a new Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card, you will need: 

  • Government-Issued Photo Identification (i.e. driver’s license, passport)
  • Current Deed (for owners) / Lease (for renters - duration must be 1 year)
  • Renters must also provide a letter from the condo/management office stating who resides in the unit.

Along with two of the following items:

  • Current Vehicle Registration AND Insurance
  • Utility Bill (i.e. electric, home phone, cable) - within last 3 months (mobile phone bills are NOT accepted)
  • Credit/Debit Card Statement from the last 3 months

For Renewal

To renew your Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card, you will need:

  • Government-Issued Photo Identification (i.e. driver’s license, passport)
  • Current Deed (for owners) / Lease (for renters – duration must be 1 year)
  • Renters must also provide a letter from the condo/management office stating who resides in the unit.

All document addresses must match the address on your Resident ID Card application. Also, please note that all Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID cards are valid for one year from the date of issue and must be renewed annually to continue receiving benefits. 


Apply for or Renew a Resident ID Card

You can apply for and renew your Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID card online or in-person at our city facilities.

Online

Complete the Resident ID Card Application to apply for or renew your Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card.

Renew/Apply for Resident ID Card

In-Person

Residents can apply and pick up their cards at any one of our three facilities during regular business hours:

Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
Visitor Center Desk
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pelican Community Park
18115 North Bay Road
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Gateway Center
151 Sunny Isles Boulevard
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Additional Information

Anyone who registers for a program at the non-resident rate but claims to be a resident, must bring in proof of residency and apply for a Resident ID Card within 5 business days of the sale in order to be considered for a refund of the difference in price. A refund will be processed if and when an Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card is approved.

Please allow 7-10 business days to receive notice of Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card approval.

If you need assistance, call Cultural & Community Services at 305.792.1706.