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Any person residing in Leon
County who can show proof
of residency of the type
listed in this policy is eligible
for a library card.

Children under the age of 18 must have parental
or guardian co-signature on the card application. Cards
are issued to individuals, not groups.

Individuals who live outside Leon County but who own property in Leon County or are employees of Leon County: Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Courts, Tax Collector, Public Defender, State’s Attorney and Court Administrator, are eligible for a library card. Leon County employees must provide a current pay stub, and Leon County property owners who reside outside Leon County must provide a tax receipt as evidence of eligibility.

Other individuals who do not meet these two eligibility criteria and who do not reside in Leon County must pay for a card at a rate of $10 for three months; $20 for six months or $30 for a year.

Lost cards may be replaced by the library upon presentation of the required proof of residency and payment of $2 for adults and $.50 for children under the age of 18.

Proof of residency in Leon County may be in the form of any one of the below listed documents:

1. Florida drivers license
2. Florida identification card
3. Personal check with name and address imprint
4. Current lease agreement or rent receipt
5. Current utility, cable or phone bill
6. Automobile registration                          Leon County Policy 98-11

Cardholder's responsibilities:

• Protect your card!

• Cardholders are responsible for all materials checked out on their cards.

• Address and phone number changes must be reported immediately by coming to the library with proof of new address.

• Lost or stolen cards must be reported immediately.

Renewals

• Every two years your library card will need to be renewed. 
  At that time, library staff will confirm or update your address, phone numbers, e-mail address and other information in our records.  There is no charge to renew library cards.

• Non-resident fee cards can be renewed as needed. 

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