MERLIN ID Help

The MERLIN ID is your 8-digit EMPLID number (or student number)
(e.g. The UMKC EMPLID 12345678 becomes the MERLIN ID 12345678)

How to find your EMPLID

  • UM Faculty and Staff

    • Look at your pay stub.
    • Log in to myHR to find your ID on your paycheck stub.
      1. Enter your email ID and password.
      2. Click on HOME if the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) Registration screen appears
      3. On the left-hand side of the screen:
        • Click on Self Service
        • Click on Payroll and Compensation
      4. Select "View Paycheck" in the middle of the screen.
      5. Your Employee ID number appears under the General heading with the blue background.
    • Ask in the administrative office of your department, school, or college. Staff can track down personnel information.
  • UM Students

    Campus Find your EMPLID
    Missouri S&T MST ID Number
    MU MU MyZou system
    • Select Self Service
    • Select Campus Personal Information
    • Select Demographic Information
    • Locate your MyZou ID (EMPLID)
    UMKC Summarized from the UMKC Student ID Number Lookup page:
    • The Student ID number (EMPLID) was emailed to you when you applied for admission to UMKC
    • If you no longer have that email, you may bring picture ID to:
    UMSL Summarized from the UMSL Explain ID nums page:
    • The Student ID Number (EMPLID) is located on your ID card

  • Courtesy & Proxy borrowers

    Please inquire at your campus library circulation desk.