Provider Identification Badges

All eligible IHSS Providers can request and receive an IHSS Provider identification (ID) badge. To obtain an IHSS Provider ID badge, follow the steps below.

1. Visit one of the following locations:
   Department of General Services – Security Office
   5560 Overland Ave., Ste. 210
   San Diego, CA 92123
   (858) 694 – 2387
   Same-day Service
   
   Public Authority
   401 Mile of Cars Way, Ste. 200
   National City, CA 91950
   (866) 351 – 7722
   Please note: The Public Authority location cannot print ID badges; your ID badge will be sent by mail at a later date.
2. Fill out the Provider ID Badge Registration Form at one of the locations
3. Provide an official unexpired US Federal or State valid photo ID
4. Bring your most recent IHSS Provider paystub
5. Have your picture taken at one of the locations
6. You will receive your ID badge based on the following:
   – If you request your badge at the Security Office location, you will receive your ID badge same day
   – If you request your badge at the Public Authority office, staff will submit the form on your behalf, and you will receive your ID badge in the mail