City officials say nearly 3,000 people have already signed up for the municipal ID card program in New York City.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was among those who signed up for the program, which is known as IDNYC. It is expected to provide proof of identity for many New Yorkers, including immigrants.

The program will give residents the opportunity to use their ID cards for access to government services. The new card comes with other perks including free admission to some of the city's museums and cultural landmarks until the end of the year.

The ID card program is open to all New Yorkers regardless of one's immigration status, but there are some guidelines. Applicants must be over 14 years old, and they need to prove their identity and New York residency.

Acceptable forms of identification include a New York state driver's license, passport, green card or work permit.

Pop-up enrollment sites are expected to open at the end of the month with one location in Sunset Park.

Officials say that starting on Wednesday, people will need to make an appointment to obtain an identification card by calling 311 due to the high demand.