Birth Certificate and Photo ID
Effective April 7th, 2023, the Ohio Voter ID law allows for those who are a U.S. Citizen and over the age of 17 to be issued a FREE State Photo ID. Please contact your local BMV to find out more information. Without a birth certificate or photo identification, individuals and families in our community struggle to find the care they need. Whether it’s a homeless family looking for shelter or an individual seeking addiction treatment, in-house recovery services often require documentation at the time of intake.
About the ID Program
At United Way of Greater Stark County, we partner with Stark County shelters and treatment centers to provide vouchers for free birth certificates and/or photo IDs to Stark County residents born in Ohio. Eligibility for the vouchers:
- Currently receiving support through a homeless shelter
- Currently receiving treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction

Vouchers are accepted at the following locations
Canton City Public Health Department
420 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702
330-489-3231
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle
2812 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, Ohio 44708
330-477-5555
For more information, contact United Way of Greater Stark County.
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