To create your own ID card you have to determine the information you want the ID card to contain and how you want it to look, gather accurate and complete information, input the information into the computer and make the layout, print the card, and use a protective covering.

Identification cards, or ID cards, serve various purposes for organizations, schools, the workplace or events. ID cards are important in establishing the identity of an individual and grant him or her access to places, information or any other exclusive material. For an organization or group, ID cards help enforce security measures. If you are planning to have an ID card for your group or company, you can have one made at a store or create it on your own. You will only need fairly common materials like paper and plastic sleeves for identification cards and a basic knowledge of some computer programs that you can use for designing the layout. Here are steps you can follow in making an ID card:

Step 1: Determine the information you want the ID card to contain and how you want it to look

Depending on the purpose and personal preference, you should determine what details should be present on the ID card. If the card is to be used for an organization and its members, information that could be displayed are the name of the member, address, contact information, the member