Welcome to the Navajo Nation Tribal I.D. Card Information Page

As part of honoring our Veterans on Veteran’s Day, The new Navajo Nation Identification Card was officially announced on November 11, 2011 at the Navajo Nation Museum. At the dinner on Friday night (please CLICK on the DINNER link to view photographs of the dinner), those instrumental in developing and implementing the new NNID were honored. Ms. Bonnie Arellano, Boarder Security Program Manager and Tribal Liaison, with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tucson Field Office, was the keynote speaker. A special thanks goes to Ms. Arellano for her assistance and guidance in the final development of the NNID. President Shelly spoke of the great advancement the NNID represents in advancing the sovereignty of the Great Navajo Nation. He recognized the Navajo Nation as a “Nation within a Nation” and the need to promote cooperation and continuity between the nations. President Shelly pointed out, as did Ms. Arellano, that the new Navajo Nation I.D. Card can be used as identification for U.S. Customs when crossing in to Mexico or Canada. As well, the new NNID can be used for Security Clearance at the airport and for access to all U.S. Federal, State and Local Government Offices. Please click on the SAMPLE link to view a sample of the NNID card layout.

Please CLICK on the PRESENTATION link for Mr. Benally's presentation and speech.


The issue announcement event was a great success and well received. Please CLICK on the MUSEUM link to view pictures of the Museum event.

President Shelly, the First Lady and Vice President Jim were honored with the first issue of the Navajo Nation I.D. Card on November 08, 2011. Please CLICK on the FIRST ISSUE link to view photographs of President Shelly, the First lady and Vice President Jim receiving their I.D. Card.

Full implementation of the new NNID will begin in late January 2012. Watch for the release announcements in the NAVAJO TIMES and other publications.

Beginning in late January 2011, All Enrolled Members of the Navajo Nation are eligible for the new NNID. A fee of $17.00 in the form of a Money Order made payable to the Navajo Nation will be collected prior to issue of the NNID. In addition, a completed APPLICATION FOR SERVICES form is required. In order to have the VETERAN recognition symbol printed on the NNID, a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 is required. For additional information or to have a copy of the APPLICATION FOR SERVICES form emailed to you, please CLICK on the INFORMATION button above.