Library Card Issuance

Methods of getting a library card issued

Visit the Library See “Visit the Library”
- Description: Create an account at the Seoul Metropolitan Library website, bring required documents, and visit the 2F of the library (Digital Collections)
- Services available upon issue : The physical plastic card and the mobile library card will be issued making all services available
Online Issue(Untact qualification confirmation) See “Online Issue”
- Description: Create an account at the Seoul Metropolitan Library website, and proceed with the untact qualification confirmation process
- Services available upon issue : Only the mobile library card, All services are available for [Authenticated as a Seoul Citizen]. Services limited to e-books, audio books, and electronic magazines for [Authenticated for Company/School in Seoul, overseas Korean]

※ You must visit the library in person to get a physical plastic card issued. Even if you issued your library card online, your documentations will be checked again when issuing a physical card. Please make sure to check the required documents and bring them when visiting the library.

Mobile Library Card

Mobile library card issued for visiting in person or online issue
In the Seoul Metropolitan Library website/app, go to the main page, click the [Mobile Library Card]. (Or in the Seoul Metropolitan Library app, shake your phone)
Use : Mobile library card can be used to check out physical books (if you only have the mobile library card, and it is [Authenticated for Company/School in Seoul, overseas Korean], you cannot borrow physical books)
(These menus are only provided in Korean)

Subjects of Issuance(Qualification)

Those who are registered as residents of Seoul City (online issuance possible)
Those who work at companies in Seoul or are enrolled at a school in Seoul (online issuance possible)
Overseas Koreans residing in Seoul, those reporting domestic residence, and registered aliens (online issuance possible)

Description

Create an account at the Seoul Metropolitan Library website, then visit the Library (Bring ID)
Click here to create an account

Location

2F, Digital Collections

Hours

Membership hours : Weekdays 09:30~20:30, Weekends 09:30~17:30

Required Documents

The following documents are required to confirm your identification and qualifications for issuing a library card.

Required Documents-Sort, Required Documents
Sort	Required Documents
Adult, Seoul Citizen	ID (The current address must be written. If not, bring a resident registration certificate with your ID)
Adolescent, Seoul Citizen (Middle/High School)	1. ID (ID that can verify your identification and your current address (Youth ID). If the address is not written, bring a resident registration certificate with your ID) 2. The guardian cannot issue by proxy 3. Applies in accordance with regulations for preschool and elementary school students
Preschool, Elementary School	A guardian (legal representative) must accompany the child. Bring the ID, and other documents that can prove the family relationship such as medical insurance card or resident registration certificate
Employee of a Company in Seoul or its Owner	ID (Identification) + employee card, certificate of employment or business registration certificate (ID that can be used to confirm the address of the workplace)
Student Enrolled at a School in Seoul	ID (Resident registration card, youth ID) + student ID (ID that can be used to confirm the address of the school)
Registered Alien	Alien registration card, overseas Korean resident card (ID card that can be used to confirm identity and address)

Matters to Note

You must present the original copy of the identification and supporting documents required to verify your identity and qualifications.
Identification cards that are recognized in accordance with the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Confirmation of Personal Signature, etc. are:
– resident registration card, driver's license, disability registration card (address written), Korean passport, alien registration card, and overseas Korean resident card
Passports do not have addresses on them, and therefore you must bring a resident registration certificate with you
The certificate of employment (employee card) must have the address written on it
The business registration certificate must be in the name of the applicant

Issuance of Library Card by Proxy

In accordance with the Seoul Metropolitan Library's membership management regulations, people with disabilities, seniors over 65 years of age, and pregnant women can designate a proxy for issuance of the library card.

Issuance of Library Card by Proxy-Sort, Required Documents
Sort	Required Documents
Disabled	Disability card or Identification of Person with Disabilities
Pregnant	Disability card or Identification of Person with Disabilities
Recently Gave Birth(Within 12 months of giving birth)	Maternity note or doctor's note

Issuance by proxy is not available in other cases, and you must come to the library in person to issue and receive a library card.

For issuance by proxy, you must present the following documents: The power of attorney (attached below) with the signature of the delegator, the identification card of the delegator and the delegated person, the certificate indicating the relationship, and the documents specified above (disability card, identification of person with disabilities, maternity note, doctor's note, etc.)
Power of Attorney (Download)

Reissuance

Lost or damaged, etc. (You can immediately receive the replacement after reporting the loss or damage to the library card)
Reissuance fee : Adult 2,000 KRW / Middle/High school students 1,500 KRW / Elementary school student or younger 1,000 KRW
If you have changed your name, you can get the library card reissued for free. Bring your ID and resident registration certification

Subjects of Issuance and Description

Subjects of Issuance and Description
Subjects of Issuance	Description
Those who are registered as residents of Seoul City (Korean, Foreigner)	Immediate online issuance (Utilization of untact qualification confirmation services of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s Public Information Sharing System)
Those who work at companies in Seoul or are enrolled at a school in Seoul, overseas Koreans residing in Seoul	Issued after verification of required documents

Description

Create an account at the website (no need if you already have an account) > Log in, go to My Page > My Information > Untact Qualification Confirmation(Online Membership Issuance)
Click here to create an account

◆ Online library card issuance for those who work at companies in Seoul or are enrolled at a school in Seoul (Residents of other cities/provinces), overseas Koreans residing in Seoul ◆

○ Required documents

◆Online library card issuance for those who work at companies in Seoul or are enrolled at a school in Seoul (Residents of other cities/provinces), overseas Koreans residing in Seoul ◆
Sort	Required Documents	Required Fields
Employee of a Company in Seoul or its Owner	Certificate of employment, business registration certificate, certificate of history of membership of 4 major insurances (Choose 1) (Must be issued within 3 months)	Name, date of birth, address of the company
Student Enrolled at a School in Seoul	Certiciate of enrollment (Must be issued within 3 months)	Name, date of birth, address of the school
Overseas Korean residing in Seoul	Alien registration card, overseas Korean resident card	Name, address of residence

※ The business registration certificate must be in the name of the applicant

※ The last 7 digits of the resident registration number must not be visible. Only the first 6 digits (Date of birth) should be visible (Issuance will be rejected if not complied)

※ As for alien registration card and overseas Korean resident card, the last 7 digits of the registration number must not be visible. Both the front and the back side should be submitted (Issuance will be rejected if not complied)

○ Using the Library Materials

Available : e-books, audio books, electronic magazines
Not available : Borrowing physical book, request for preserved materials, reservation of checked out books, book requests

※ To use the restricted services, visit the 2F of the Seoul Metropolitan Library, Digital Collections, with your ID, and get a physical library card issued.

○ Membership hours

Membership hours, Target Applications, Days
Hours	Target Applications	Days
Before 18:00	Those submitted between 16:00 of the day before and 16:00 of the day	Weekdays(Tue~Fri)

※ Applications submitted on weekends, legal holidays, and regular closing days will be processed on the next opening weekday

Log in, go to My Page > My Information > Untact Qualification Confirmation(Online Library Card Issuance)

If you are registered as a resident of Seoul City, click 'Authentication as a Seoul Citizen.' If you work at companies in Seoul or are enrolled at a school in Seoul, or an overseas Korean residing in Seoul, click 'Authentication for Company/School in Seoul, overseas Korean.’

About the Online Library Card Issuance Service (Details)