Yes, an individual cardholder can log in to Emerald Online through their MyBlock account to authorize the addition of a joint cardholder and allow that person to apply during the same online session. An individual cardholder could also authorize the addition of a joint cardholder in the tax office, and that person could present a driver’s license or another accepted form of identification and apply while in the tax office with the individual cardholder. If the new individual is approved, they will share equal ownership of the funds in the Card Account. Approved joint cardholders who applied through Emerald Online will receive a new personalized Card in the mail within 7-10 business days. Approved joint cardholders who applied in the tax office can receive an instant-issue Card immediately or they can order a personalized Card to be mailed to them.