Students may apply for their Gator 1 Card in person by bringing a driver’s license or passport to the Gator 1 Card office located in the Welcome Center of the Reitz Union.

Students may apply online by completing the following steps and visiting
ufl.to/gator1apply

Employees must obtain a Staff and Faculty Authorization form from their department payroll administrator or office manager in order to receive a new or replacement Gator 1 Card.

1. To set up an account, send an email to idcardbilling@bsd.ufl.edu with the following information:
   • Complete Chart Field
   • PO Box Number
   • Telephone Number
   • Name and UFID of the Department Contact
   • Name and UFID of Additional Authorizers
     • Departments will be able to view their monthly invoices online.
2. To authorize a new or replacement card for an employee:
   • Only department authorizers are able to login to myUFL > Quick Links > Gator 1 Central and select the “ID Card Authorization” link from the pull down box on the top of the page;
   • The authorizer will enter the employee’s UFID and any additional information needed on the card as follows;
   • Title: Faculty, Staff, Student/Staff (Graduate Assistant)
   • Department/College: Name of the department/college
   • Credentials: PhD, MD, DVM, EdD, etc.
   • Select the payment option: Either the appropriate Chart Field or “employee pays”.
   • Department authorizers should notify the employee (Graduate Assistant) when the authorization has been submitted.
3. To obtain a new or replacement Gator 1 Card:
   • The employee needs to bring a photo ID (eg, driver’s license or passport) to the Gator 1 Central office.
   • Employee needs to be sure to inform the ID Card staff of an existing authorization. Without an authorization submission, the student/staff employee will not receive a Gator 1 Card.
   • Departments will be charged, or employee must pay, $15.00 for ID Cards as authorized on Step 2 above. An employee may pay for new or replacement card with cash, check, debit card, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card. If a person logs in and does NOT see an authorization form, they are not an authorizer.

For students who are NOT located in the Gainesville area, you can request a Gator 1 Card online and have it mailed to you.

The cost of the Gator 1 Card is $15.00, plus a $5.00 shipping and handling fee.

You must have a valid UFID number and Gatorlink username and password to request a Gator 1 Card remotely. Fill out an application

Photo Guidelines for the Distance Learning Gator 1 Card
You are required to submit a photo to be used on your Gator 1 Card for identification purposes. Please follow the below guidelines for selecting a photograph to submit:

• The photo should be a head shot, facing directly to the camera. Side poses are not accepted.
• The photo must be in the JPEG image file format.
• Avoid photos with a “busy” or complicated background. A photo against a solid color or plain surface is best.
• Do NOT submit photos that feature you wearing sunglasses, hats, or anything covering the face (including hands covering the face in any way).

Spouse/Domestic Partner Cards – Student, Faculty & Staff:
To obtain a spouse card of a faculty/staff member, both the UF employee and spouse must be present. You will be asked to present the following documentation:
Married Couples:

• Gator 1 Card
• State issued photo ID (both people)
• Marriage certificate

Domestic Partners:
If you do not have a marriage certificate, note that we will need additional documentation demonstrating shared residency and joint financial obligations. You will be asked to present 2 of the following pieces of documentation:

• Driver’s licenses showing the same address for both parties
• Joint renter’s or homeowner’s policy
• Joint mortgage or lease
• Durable property power of attorney or healthcare power of attorney granted by either party to the other.
• A will, retirement plan or life insurance policy designating the domestic partner as the primary beneficiary
• Joint credit or charge card (statements)
• Joint renter’s or homeowner’s policy
• Common ownership of an automobile

Option 1: To receive a Gator 1 “Retiree” Card prior to your official retirement, you will need a letter from your Department HR Personnel, verifying your retirement date.

Option 2: To receive a Gator 1 “Retiree” Card after you have officially applied through UF Human Resources, the customer can call the Gator 1 Central office to verify their retirement status has posted in the UF Management Directory System. This includes those seeking “Professor Emeritus” status.

Please email the Gator 1 Card team at gator1card@bsd.ufl.edu or call 352-392-8343.