1 Apr 2021
5 Commentsexcelsior pass: your vaccine passport
New York State has introduced the Excelsior Pass, a free and secure way to provide digital proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test results.
Think of it as a passport to gain entry to sporting events, art performances and more. The Pass can be stored digitally on your smartphone with the Excelsior Pass Wallet app, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for free.
With this Pass, businesses and venues can scan and validate your pass to ensure you meet the guidelines for entry. You will be asked to show a photo ID with your name and birthdate to prove the pass belongs to you.
The Pass does not eliminate the need to follow NY State and CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, the wearing of face masks and hand hygiene.
You will be able to show alternate proof of vaccination or testing.
To receive your Pass, you’ll need to complete some information to verify your identity. To get started with that, click here. Please note that you will have to be two weeks out from your last dose to sign up for the Pass. You will also need to visit the website BEFORE you download the app from the app store. Once you complete the information asked on the website, you will be directed to a page that enables you to print your Excelsior Pass. From that page, you can place your smartphone camera up to the QR code to download the pass on to your phone. The QR code looks something like this:
To download the Excelsior Pass from the Apple App Store, click here.
To download it from the Google Play Store, click here.
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November 22, 2021 @ 1:37 pm
[…] If you don’t yet have the app on your phone, check out our previous article on how to register for the Excelsior Pass. […]
May 10, 2021 @ 10:51 am
Tks for the link. It was easy to get the pass and it is also a good reminder that this pass is only valid for 6 months.
May 10, 2021 @ 11:13 am
Booster shots then, presumably! But mark your calendar… we are holding our Booming Better Expo on Sunday, October 24, 2021 because in this new world, we will need to connect and socialize in person. That’s also important for our health. You can register at https://boomingbetter.com/ In the meantime, enjoy the Spring!!
May 10, 2021 @ 9:20 am
I attempted this several times. I had my vaccines in February, I have the card from the vaccination center but each time I try to get the Excelsior Pass I get a message saying it can’t be found.
May 10, 2021 @ 9:28 am
I’m not sure what the issue is but you do need to register on their website before trying to download the app.