Each ID card features a digital photo of the child, along with their personal information. Both the image and the personal data are entered into a statewide Operator's License/Identification database, where it can be accessed by authorized law enforcement officials through the Ohio Attorney General's secure website. This information can be extremely helpful when a child goes missing, especially during the critical early stages of a search.

Any child under the age of 18 can receive a card. They must be accompanied by a parent to provide proof of name, birth date, and social security number.