Card Services

Replacement Cards

Lost or Damaged Cards

If your MIT Card is lost or damaged, contact the MIT Card Office immediately. To get a replacement card, please stop by the office during regular business hours. Replacement cards cost $15/card and you must pay by check or cash.

Stolen Cards

If your ID card is stolen, first file a report with the MIT Police. Then bring the police report to the Card Office to receive a replacement card and we will waive the $15 replacement fee.

Expired Cards

If your MIT ID expires, you will need to renew it right away or it will become inactive. Here's how:

• Students, Employees, and Alumni—Stop by our office during regular business hours.
• Visitors Sponsored by a DLC—Contact the DLC administrator and request that they renew your card.
• Spouses and Partners—The MIT student or employee who is requesting a renewal for a spouse/partner ID must first make sure their card is valid. As long as the student or employee has a valid ID card, the spouse/partner can bring the MIT student or employee card to the Card Office to renew their spouse/partner ID card.
• Visiting Students—Check with the International Student Office to see if you are eligible for renewal.

Protecting Your Identity

Follow these safety tips:

• Do not give or loan your card to anyone for any reason
• Do not leave your card as collateral
• If you lose your card, report it to our office immediately; do not assume that you have misplaced it—we can always reactivate your ID if you find it later.