State issued ID or passport (If 18 years old or older)
School ID (If under 18 years old)
Why do you need a Colorado identification card?
State/government identification is necessary for anyone to:
Qualify for Medicaid, Medicare Waivers, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.
Obtain any public benefits (Social Security benefits, etc.)
Board an airplane
Open a bank account
Be hired for a job
Rent an apartment, etc.
If you do not obtain your state ID before you turn 18, you will be required to make an appointment in Denver for an "Exception Process hearing" to prove your identity and name before you can be issued a Colorado ID card or Drivers License