Merced County Library
Library function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]www.countyofmerced.com
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Before you start
- Information & documents · Published registration verification rule; retain original wording about two forms/photo ID
- Come into your local Merced County branch library or a member of the San Joaquin Valley Library to register for a library card, and access a world of unlimited information. In order to register you must provide two forms of verification of your current address and/or a photo ID. [3]
- Information & documents · Additional current-address verification when not on photo ID
- Please note: If your current address is not on your photo ID, please bring in one item to verify your current address. [4]
- Information & documents · Juvenile must be present; parent/guardian identification
- Please note: A parent's or guardian's identification is required for a juvenile's registration. The juvenile must be present to receive a card. [5]
- Information & documents · Adult without photo ID — two listed verification items
- Please note: If an adult does not have a photo ID, two of the items noted may be used. [6]
Fees
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Forms & documents
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Sources & last checked3 source pages · 9 citations
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- [1] MERCED COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
MERCED COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library page — provider identity and services
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Merced County Library
- [2] Public Library Administrative Headquarters Directory — live 2025 report (opens in a new tab)
California State Library · Live 2025–26 administrative headquarters report — MERCED COUNTY LIBRARY
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
MERCED COUNTY LIBRARY2100 O ST.MERCED953403637(209) 385-7484(209) 385-7484(000) 000-0000info@mercedcountylibrary.orghttp://www.mercedcountylibrary.orgAmyTaylorCounty Librarian
- [3] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 p0
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Come into your local Merced County branch library or a member of the San Joaquin Valley Library to register for a library card, and access a world of unlimited information. In order to register you must provide two forms of verification of your current address and/or a photo ID.
- [4] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 p1
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Please note: If your current address is not on your photo ID, please bring in one item to verify your current address.
- [5] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 p2
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Please note: A parent's or guardian's identification is required for a juvenile's registration. The juvenile must be present to receive a card.
- [6] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 p4
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Please note: If an adult does not have a photo ID, two of the items noted may be used.
- [7] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 reviewed card topic
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Come into your local Merced County branch library or a member of the San Joaquin Valley Library to register for a library card, and access a world of unlimited information. In order to register you must provide two forms of verification of your current address and/or a photo ID.
- [8] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 local card contact
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
For additional questions or information on how to obtain a library card, please contact (209) 385-7484.
- [9] Register for a Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Merced County Library · Register for a Library Card — 06047 form 0
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Library Card Application