Schedule an Appointment USID Cards

Documents:

1. Marriage certificate with license or state filing number (original or certified copy)

2. Social Security Card (original)

3. Birth Certificate  (original or certified copy)

4. Primary Identity Source Document (Acceptable Identity Documents)

5. If spouse being enrolled is prior service, a copy of the DD Form 214 Copy 4 is needed

6. If previously married, provide an original or certified copy of the divorce decree

Documents: 

Sponsor must be present with a certified copy of all pages of the divorce decree.

Documents:

1. Marriage certificate with license or state filing number (original or certified copy)
2. Social Security Card (original)
3. Primary Identity Source Document (ACCEPTABLE IDENTITY DOCUMENTS)
4. If spouse being enrolled is prior service, a copy of the DD Form 214 Copy 4 is needed
5. If previously married, provide an original or certified copy of the divorce decree
6. Translation of documents can be done at military one source for free.  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Documents:

1. Birth certificate (original)

2. Social Security Card (original)

** Please be advised, Verification of Birth Facts or Hospital Proof of Birth can no longer be used in lieu of a Certified Birth Certificate.

** Please note, if male sponsor is NOT MARRIED to the mother of the child, please provide a court order, and / or an Approved Dependency Packet from DFAS, or an Acknowledgement of Paternity.

Documents:

1. Birth certificate (original)

2. Social Security Card (original)

3. Marriage certificate (stepchildren only; original or certified copy)

** Please be advised, Verification of Birth Facts or Hospital Proof of Birth can no longer be used in lieu of a Certified Birth Certificate.

Documents:

1. Certified Final Adoption Decree Certified Court Order (Sponsor's name must be the primary on court order)

2. Birth Certificate (New Original)

3. Social Security Card (New Original)

Documents:

1. Certified Court Order Document Showing Legal Guardianship with Sponsor's name.

2. Child’s Birth Certificate (Original)

3. Child’s Social Security Card (Original)

College students remain eligible for a Family Member ID card between the ages of 21 and 23 as long as they remain unmarried, a full-time college student, and the sponsor provides over 50% of the student's support.  All ID card benefits for college students end at age 23 – no exceptions.  Continued medical benefits after the age of 23 is through the TRICARE Young Adult Program.  More information can be found on the TRICARE website.

Documents: 

1. All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2. Valid State or Federal Photo ID (Original) of College Student

3.  Second Form of Valid State or Federal ID (Original) of College Student (No School ID).  Click to view Acceptable Primary and Secondary Identity Documents

4.  Full Time students Present letter from school REGISTRAR, it must state: Full-Time, associate degree or higher, and anticipated graduation date. Must present TWO forms of ID, One MUST be an unexpired photo with matching names as appears in DEERS. ENROLLED IN A DEGREE PROGRAM, PREVIOUS AND CURRENT ENROLLMENT DATES, EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE ANNOTATED AS FOLLOWS: (MM/DD/YYYY). BRING TWO UNEXPIRED FORMS OF ID. SPONSOR MUST PROVIDE OVER FIFTY PERCENT OF SUPPORT

1. All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2. DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4 on bottom right of form)

3.  Copy of retirement orders

4.  Active Duty CAC turn-in

5. Primary Identity Source Document

If the date has passed on your DD 2214, you will need to bring in additional unexpired forms of ID.  Regular Retirees must be issues new ID card within 7 days from Retirement date.  Medical Discharge must be issued new ID card day of or day after discharge date.

Click to view Acceptable Identity Documents 

Documents:

1. VA Commissary Letter (located at https://eauth.va.gov/accessva/)

2. DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4)reflecting honorable discharge.

3. Primary Identity Source Document

4. 2nd Primary Identity Source Document or Secondary Identity Source Document

Click to view:

Acceptable Primary and Secondary Identity Documents

Documents:

1. Approved Secondary Dependency Packet from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

2. Sponsor’s Original birth certificate 

3. Parent's Original Birth Certificate 

4. Valid State or Federal Valid Photo ID of Parent

     Click to view Acceptable Identity Documents

4. Social Security Card (Original) of Parent

Documents:

1. Approved Secondary Dependency Packet from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

2. Sponsor’s Original Birth certificate

3. Spouse’s Original Birth Certificate

4. Spouses' Parent's Original Birth Certificate

5. Sponsor’s Marriage Certificate

6. Valid State or Federal Valid Photo ID of Parent-in-Law

     Click to view Acceptable Identity Documents

5. Social Security Card (Original) of Parent-in-Law

Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS.

Documents Required:

1. All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2. Two (2) valid unexpired forms of identification (original) from the DoD List of Acceptable Identity Documents, one of which must be a federal or state issued photo ID.

3.  Family Members approaching age 65 must enroll in MEDICARE PART A and B, and be in possession of the MEDICARE card to update DEERS and to receive a new ID Card.  See information below "ID Card Information for Individuals Approaching Age 65" and "ID Card Information on MEDICARE and TRICARE for Life".

Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS.

Documents:

All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

Children ages 10 to 17 need only one (1) valid unexpired form of identification from the DoD List of Acceptable Identity Documents.

Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS.

College students remain eligible for a Family Member ID card between the ages of 21 and 23 as long as they remain unmarried, a full-time college student, and the sponsor provides over 50% of the student's support.  All ID card benefits for college students end at age 23 – no exceptions.  Continued medical benefits after the age of 23 is through the TRICARE Young Adult Program.  More information can be found on the TRICARE website.

Documents:

1.  All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2.  Two (2) valid unexpired forms of identification (original) from the DoD List of Acceptable Identity Documents, one of which must be a federal or state issued photo ID.

3.  Full Time students Present letter from school REGISTRAR, it must state: Full-Time, associate degree or higher, and anticipated graduation date. Must present TWO forms of ID, One MUST be an unexpired photo with matching names as appears in DEERS. ENROLLED IN A DEGREE PROGRAM, PREVIOUS AND CURRENT ENROLLMENT DATES, EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE ANNOTATED AS FOLLOWS: (MM/DD/YYYY). BRING TWO UNEXPIRED FORMS OF ID. SPONSOR MUST PROVIDE OVER FIFTY PERCENT OF SUPPORT

Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS.

(Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS. (Active-Duty Retirement earliest card can be issued 7 days before Retirement date or on Retirement Date or after) Medical Retirement earliest card can be issued same day or after Medical Retirement Date.)

Documents:

1.  All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2. Two (2) valid unexpired forms of identification (original) from the DoD List of Acceptable Identity Documents, one of which must be a federal or state issued photo ID.

3.  Retirees who were temporarily retired as a result of a physical disability (Temporary Disability Retired List - TDRL) and are later permanently retired (Permanent Disability Retired List - PDRL) must provide orders indicating the permanent retirement.

4.  Military Retirees approaching age 65 must enroll in MEDICARE PART A and B, and be in possession of the MEDICARE card to update DEERS and receive a new ID Card.  See Information below "ID Card Information for Individuals Approaching Age 65" and "ID Card Information on MEDICARE and TRICARE for Life".

Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS.

Documents:

1. All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2. UPDATED VA Commissary Letter (located at https://eauth.va.gov/accessva/)

3. DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4)reflecting Honorable Discharge

4.  Two (2) valid unexpired forms of identification (original) from the DoD List of Acceptable Identity Documents, one of which must be a federal or state issued photo ID.

Documents required for renewing or replacing an expiring, lost or stolen card assumes that the individual is already enrolled in DEERS.

Documents:

1.  All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2. Parents and Parents-in-law are only approved for a period of 4 years or less.  Each subsequent ID card will require a new Approved Secondary Dependency Packet from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

3.  Two (2) valid unexpired forms of identification (original) from the DoD List of Acceptable Identity Documents, one of which must be a federal or state issued photo ID.

Note: If the sponsor has a change in status, (as an example, retirement or transition to National Guard or Reserve) the renewal process for the parent or parent in law must be reinitiated.

Understanding MEDICARE and TRICARE for Life

If the information below pertains to you please go to either the "Spouse" or "Military Retiree" section above to review the documents needed and to make an appointment.

The window for enrollment for MEDICARE spans seven months (3 months prior to birth month, birth month at age 65, and 3 months following). If you do not enroll at age 65, there is a penalty, and could limit access to Tricare Prime or Tricare select coverage until you eventually enroll in MEDICARE.  Although the MEDICARE window spans several months, BE ADVISED, if you are approaching age 65, check the expiration date of your ID card; it should expire on the last day of the month preceding your birth month. At that time your medical benefits under regular TRICARE will also expire. Enrollment in MEDICARE PART A and B, and possession of your MEDICARE card is required for update in DEERS and issuance of a new ID card which enrolls you in TRICARE FOR LIFE. It is best to enroll in MEDICARE at the earliest possible date to ensure seamless transition of medical benefits. To enroll in MEDICARE parts A and B, contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 (online at www.ssa.gov) or MEDICARE at 800-633-4227 (online at www.medicare.gov). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call the Social Security TTY number (800) 325-0778. You can also visit your local Social Security office. If you apply online, once approved, you can print your own MEDICARE card. If you are enrolled in MEDICARE when you are first eligible, but do not yet receive Social Security, MEDICARE will bill you for your MEDICARE Part B premiums. MEDICARE Enrollment and TRICARE for Life TRICARE for Life (TFL) is available to TRICARE retirees, family members and beneficiaries, regardless of age or where you live. If you have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, you’re eligible for TFL on the first date you have both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital care, hospice care, inpatient skilled nursing facility care, and some home health care.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines your entitlement to Medicare Part A based on your work history or your spouse’s (this includes divorced or deceased spouses) work history.

Medicare Part B covers provider services, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Medicare Part B has a monthly premium, which may change yearly and varies based on income.

BE ADVISED, if you are approaching age 65, check the expiration date of your ID card; it should expire on the last day of the month preceding your birth month.

If the information below pertains to you please go to either the "Spouse" or "Military Retiree" section above to review the documents needed and to make an appointment.

The window for enrollment for MEDICARE spans seven months (3 months prior to birth month, birth month at age 65, and 3 months following). If you do not enroll at age 65, there is a penalty, and you lose TRICARE coverage until you eventually enroll in MEDICARE. Although the MEDICARE window spans several months, BE ADVISED, if you are approaching age 65, check the expiration date of your ID card; it should expire on the last day of the month preceding your birth month. At that time your medical benefits under regular TRICARE will also expire.

Enrollment in MEDICARE PART A and B, and possession of your MEDICARE card is required for update in DEERS and issuance of a new ID card which enrolls you in TRICARE FOR LIFE. It is best to enroll in MEDICARE at the earliest possible date to ensure seamless transition of medical benefits.

To enroll in MEDICARE parts A and B, contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 (online at www.ssa.gov) or MEDICARE at 800-633-4227 (online at www.medicare.gov). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call the Social Security TTY number (800) 325-0778. You can also visit your local Social Security office. If you apply online, once approved, you can print your own MEDICARE card. If you are enrolled in MEDICARE when you are first eligible, but do not yet receive Social Security, MEDICARE will bill you for your MEDICARE Part B premiums.

Documents Required

1.      All customers must have two valid forms of ID on hand (not including their current CAC)

2.      Marriage Certificate

3.      Entire Final Divorce Decree

4.      DD 214

5.      SSN card

6.      If on Active Duty -Statement of Service from Soldier Command.

7.      Reservist:  FS of USAR must include a final or current 5016 (point of statement).

8.      National Guard: FS of National Guard sponsors must include a final or current NGB 23.

9.      Statement from former spouse that he/she does not have employer sponsor health insurance and has not remarried.

10.      Two Forms of Photo Identity:  Driver License, Passport or State ID

Once all the documents have been collected email to site below: Please include the sponsor information in the email.

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-ask-hrc@army.mil

Contact Information for HRC: 1-888-276-9472, make sure you choose the DEERS option. Please allow 30 days to process before contacting our office.​​​​