Reentry and Integration Division
Reentry
Identification Document Processing
The Reentry and Integration Division (RID) orders certified birth certificates and replacement social security cards for eligible offenders.
Eligibility criteria for initiating the identification document process includes:
- Must be within 2 to 6 months of projected release
- Must not have any active felony or ICE detainers ( excludes State Jail detainers)
- Must be a legal resident of the United States
If an offender meets this criteria, a Reentry Casemanager or other designated unit staff will contact the offender to discuss their individual document needs. The following provides a brief overview of document ordering eligibility:
- If an offender’s driver license is eligible for renewal after release, they will be sent a letter noting their eligibility status. An application for a birth certificate will not be completed for them since the driver license is eligible for renewal.
- If the driver license is not eligible for renewal due to expiration or infraction issues, a birth certificate application will be prepared and submitted. If the offender was born in Texas, the agency will cover the cost of the birth certificate. For offenders born outside of Texas, the offender or family will be responsible for covering the cost.
- An application for a replacement social security card will be prepared and submitted for any offender meeting the eligibility criteria.
- The identification documents will be provided to the offender at time of release from incarceration.
In the event the documents are not provided to the offender at release or at their first parole visit, they can contact RID at their toll free number or by mail.
Toll Free Number 1-877-887-6151
Reentry and Integration Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 280
Austin, Texas 78757