Resident ID Card

Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card

If you are a resident of Sunny Isles Beach, it pays to get your Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card! Discounted rates for fishing on the Newport Pier, free gifts, reduced pricing on programs and activities, advanced registration for programs, free entrance to select events, and access to Gateway Center amenities are just some of the benefits of having this unique Resident ID Card.

Proof of Residency Requirements for Obtaining Your Resident ID Card

SIB Resident ID cards are required for ALL program registrations and events at the resident rate. SIB Resident ID cards issued for verified residents are valid for 1 year and must be renewed annually.

Apply or Renew Online

Follow the link below to apply for or renew your Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card.

Renew or Apply for a Resident ID Card
Resident ID Card Application

Apply In-Person

Residents can apply and pick up their cards at any one of our three facilities during regular business hours:

Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
Visitor Center Desk
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 6 pm

Pelican Community Park
18115 North Bay Road
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am – 5 pm (Front desk services offered in gymnasium only.)

Gateway Center
151 Sunny Isles Boulevard
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm

Application Requirements

To apply for a new Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card, you will need:

  • Government-Issued Photo Identification (i.e. driver’s license, passport)
  • Current Deed (for owners) / Lease (for renters – duration must be 1 year)
    • *Lease must be accompanied by a letter from the condo/management office stating who resides in the unit.

Along with two of the following items:

  • Current Vehicle Registration AND Insurance
  • Utility Bill (i.e. electric, home phone, cable) – within last 3 months
    • (Note: mobile phone bills will NOT be accepted)
  • Credit/Debit Card Statement – within last 3 months

To renew your Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card, you will need:

  • Government-Issued Photo Identification (i.e. driver’s license, passport)
  • Current Deed (for owners) / Lease (for renters – duration must be 1 year)
    • *Lease must be accompanied by a letter from the condo/management office stating who resides in the unit.

All document addresses must match the address on your Resident ID Card application. Also, please note that all SIB Resident ID cards issued moving forward will be effective for one year from the date of issue. Each year you will need to renew your Resident ID Card before it expires to continue receiving all of the fantastic benefits.

How Much Does it Cost?

Nothing! The Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card is absolutely FREE for SIB residents! Not only, does the card get you advanced registration for programs and activities, it also gives you discounts and in some cases, free admission to City events.

Additional Information

Anyone who registers for a program at the non-resident rate, but claims to be a resident, must bring in proof of residency and apply for a Resident ID Card within 5 business days of the sale in order to be considered for a refund of the difference in price. A refund will be processed if and when an SIB Resident ID Card is approved.

*Please allow 5-7 business days to receive notice of SIB Resident ID Card approval.

For more information, call Cultural & Community Services at 305.792.1706.