San Antonio ID Assistance: Programs To Help You Obtain Birth Certificates And State IDs

This resource guide will provide you with nonprofits in San Antonio Texas to help you obtain your ID, birth certificate, or even Social Security card. 

When it comes to replacing a lost or missing ID, many times the hardest part is navigating the system if you have no other forms of ID to prove who you are. That is where these San Antonio nonprofits come in. 

I’m Nick Bryant, a case manager with 13+ years of experience connecting clients to community resources like ID assistance programs. 

Continue reading this guide if you need help obtaining your Texas ID, a birth certificate, or other types of ID. The nonprofits in this organization provide ID recovery services, which can help you to replace your lost state ID or Social Security card. 

How Can A Homeless Person Get An ID In San Antonio Texas?

To get an ID if you are homeless in San Antonio you can contact the following nonprofits: 

• Christian Assistance Ministry
• SA Hope Center
• San Antonio Police Department HOPE Team
• St. Mary’s School Of Law
• Corazon Day Center

In this article, you will learn about each of these nonprofits and how they can help you to get a replacement ID, birth certificate, or Social Security card if you have lost yours. 

Christian Assistance Ministry

SA Hope Center

Are you in San Antonio, Texas, and in need of ID and Birth Certificate Recovery services? SA Hope Center can help.

If you have lost your ID card or have recently been released from prison, they can help you to get a new ID or birth certificate.

For more information, you can contact 210.732.3776 or 210-271-2704. The ID recovery hours are on Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The SA Hope Center is located Downtown at First Presbyterian Church, 404 N Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205.

You can also visit their main campus located at 321 General McMullen, San Antonio, TX 78237, during their regular hours of operation from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

SAPD HOPE Team (Homeless ID Assistance San Antonio) 

The San Antonio Police Department has a special program called the HOPE Team (Homeless Outreach Positive Encounters). They provide supportive services to homeless individuals in San Antonio, like ID recovery services. In order to get assistance obtaining an ID, you need to be referred to them by your case manager. 

To learn more about this San Antonio ID assistance program call them at 210.207.6329. 

St. Mary’s University School of Law (ID Recovery Bexar County Texas)

Another way to get help obtaining a lost ID in San Antonio is through a law school like St. Mary’s University School of Law. They offer a ID recovery program that helps homeless individuals in San Antonio to get their state ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, marriage license, and more. 

To get assistance you will need to call The Center for Legal and Social Justice at 210.431.2596. They are located at 2507  NW 36th Street, San Antonio, TX 78228, but they do not accept walk-in appointments. 

San Antonio Library (Enhanced Library Card) 

When trying to prove your identity, every photo ID card you can find helps. Even a library card. 

The San Antonio Public Library offers something called an Enhanced Libardy Card that can be used to help you obtain your lost Texas ID or birth certificate. This library card is a picture ID that you can use to prove your identitify and help you obtain those missing ID’s that you need. 

To get a San Antonio Enhanced Library identification card you will need to visit one of the following locations: 

• Bazan Branch – 2200 W Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207 – 210-207-9160
• Carver Branch – 3350 E Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78220 – 210-207-9180
• Johnston Branch – 6307 Sun Valley, San Antonio, TX 78227 – 210-207-9240
• Westfall Branch – 6111 Rosedale Ct, San Antonio, TX 78201 – 210-207-9220

You can learn more about the Enhanced Library card by visiting the San Antonio Public Library’s website. 

Corazon Day Center

This nonprofit offers a homeless ID assistance program in San Antonio. In addition to helping you to navigate the process of getting a new birth certificate, Social Security card, or state, ID, they also cover the costs of these documents. The case management team at Corazon Day center can also help you connect to other supportive services like medical care, housing, substance abuse programs and more. 

To learn more, you can call 210.226.8341. The location is at 230 E. Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205. 

Bexar County ID Recovery

Relection International Ministries is another nonprofit that can help you obtain a Texas ID, Social Security card, or birth certificate.

You can call them at 210.365.5250 or visit their website for more information on their ID recovery program. This nonprofit is located at 10250 John Saunders, San Antonio, TX 78246.  

Conclusion

If you need help obtaining an ID in San Antonio you can contact nonprofits like Christian Assistance Ministry, SA Hope Center, St. Mary’s School of Law, and more. Each of these organizations can help you to get a new birth certificate or state-ID even if you don’t have an ID to prove your identity.  

Many times figuring out what alternative ID’s are accepted is the hardest part about trying to get a new ID when yours is lost or stolen. That’s exactly the kind of help that these San Antonio ID recovery programs offer. 

If you have questions about how to start the process, call any of the agencies listed above. 

You can also comment below, and I can answer any questions you may have. I have assisted over 7,000+ clients with connecting to basic needs programs like ID assistance, so please let me know if you have any questions. 

Similar Articles That May Interest You:

• 42 Low Cost Medical Clinics In San Antonio Texas That Treat The Uninsured
• Carelink San Antonio: Healthcare Coverage For The Uninsured In Bexar County
• Operation ID: How To Get A Homeless ID In Houston