Indiana BMV extends hours to issue new ID cards

With election day quickly approaching, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles reminds Hoosiers that BVM license branches will have extended hours to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses that are necessary at polling places. 

The extended hours will be November 7th, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and November 8th,  from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The BMV says license branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID cards and renewed , amended or replaced driver’s licenses and learner permits. 

New licenses and permits will be processed if the customer has completed required testing. 

According to the Bureau, the state-issued ID cards will be free of charge for voting purposes for citizens living in Indiana who are at least 18-years-old. 

The documents required to obtain a new ID include proof of identification, proof of social security, proof of citizenship, and proof of residency.