In accordance with 32 CFR Part 161 Subpart D 161.23 {b}(3), the Hospital Proof of Birth Letter is NOT an acceptable document for enrolling newborns. The ONLY acceptable documents are:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Live Birth
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)

A definition for a certificate of live birth is a certificate authenticated by an attending physician or other responsible person from a U.S. hospital or a military treatment facility showing the name of at least one parent.

If questions arise concerning legal requirements of a Certificate of Live Birth, those questions should be directed to the hospital's supporting legal office.​

The ID Cards/DEERS section is an appointment based system. We accept walk-ins on a first come, first served basis as manpower allows. Appointments can be scheduled 30 days prior to card expiration. Cards can be renewed 90 days prior to expiration. you can schedule an appointment by visiting the rapids id card office online.

Sign-in for walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 - 11 a.m. and from  1 - 3 p.m. Time subject to change due to increased volume and may be restricted by priority. Note: Lost CACs are required to provide a MP report to have CAC replaced.

Sponsor Information

Sponsor must be present unless:

Foreign Documents

  • All Foreign Documents must be translated to English by a certified translation service.
Military/Retired Members

Uniformed Services ID Card Renewal

  • Two forms of valid ID - Acceptable documents list (PDF)
  • Applicable documents:
    • Promotion Order
    • Reenlistment Contract or Extension orders
    • Oath of Office (If transferring branches i.e. enlisted member to officer)
    • Must be of Military Appearance
    • Soldiers name change: must complete change with unit, please call ahead of time to confirm change in DEERS system

Retiree (Reg. Active Duty)

Retiree and Spouse (65 Years Old)

Reserve Retiree (60 years of age)

Lost ID Card for Soldiers

Lost Retiree ID Card

Damaged CAC Card

  • Unserviceable CAC
  • Second Form of valid ID – Acceptable documents list (PDF)

  • Counseling statement (Soldiers) / command memorandum (contractors/civilians)

Uniformed Services exiting Military other than Retirement

  • Current CAC
  • Final DD 214, Member 4 Copy (no worksheet)
  • Separation order
  • Installation clearing papers if applicable

Disabled American Veteran Initial/Renewal/Lost

Dependents

New Marriage

  • Sponsor must be present or dependent must have valid general or special power of attorney
  • Marriage certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Two forms of valid ID – Acceptable documents list (PDF)
  • See Sponsor Information
  • Social Security Card must be one form presented
  • Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Final divorce decree, if applicable (original or certified copy)
  • Under initial enrollment of spouse, name can be changed without identification showing married name

Dependent ID Card Renewal

Spouse and Child (18 Years or Older)

Child (Under 18 Years of Age)

  • No ID required from Child
  • Note: Children under 10 years of age do not receive an ID card unless the following condition(s) exist:
    • Single parent family, Joint military family, or residing outside of household

Child Born Out of Wedlock

  • Court order establishing paternity or voluntary acknowledgement of paternity
  • State birth certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Social Security card

Dependents/Full-Time Students, Children (Ages 21-23)

  • Sponsor MUST be present to validate 50% of dependent’s support
  • School certification with the following information:
    • Form must be on official letter head from an accredited school.
    • Date start of school
    • Expected date of graduation
    • Must state full time student status
    • From School Registrar official
  • Two forms of valid ID – Acceptable documents list (PDF)
  • See Sponsor Information

Dependents (Ages 21-26) TRICARE Young Adult Program

Newborn/Stepchild/Adoption/Custody

  • Sponsor must be present or dependent must have valid general or special power of attorney.

Newborn

  • State Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy)
  • Social security card

Enrollment of Stepchildren

  • State Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy)
  • Social security card
  • Marriage certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Divorce Decree required if spouse was previously married to a Service Member

Pre-adoption

  • Court Order of Adoption in process signed by Judge
  • State birth certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Social Security Card

Adoption

  • Final Adoption Decree signed by Judge
  • New Birth Certificate
  • New SS Card

Custody/Guardianship

  • Custody Court Order signed by the Judge (Must state for 365 consecutive days or longer if Temporary Court Order).
  • State Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy)
  • Social Security Card

Lost Dependant ID Card

Gold Star Family Member/Unremarried Widow

Unremarried Former Spouse 20/20/20 & 20/20/15

  • Only Former Spouses meeting 20/20/20 or 20/20/15 Status may possibly receive continued benefits.
  • Initial Enrollment Documents:
    • Final Divorce Decree
    • Marriage Certificate
    • Old ID card
    • Social Security Card
    • DD214 or Statement of Service
    • Letter of Insurance Status
  • Renewal:
  • It can take up to 60 business days for these requests to be processed.

Other dependents (e.g., parents, grandparents, siblings)

DOD Civilians, Contractors and NAF Employees

New Hire/Renewal

  • Must already be loaded in DEERS, please call to verify prior to coming to appointment
    • CPAC/HR for DOD Civilians and NAF Employees
    • Contracting company’s TASS Trusted Agent for Contractors
  • Two forms of valid ID – Acceptable documents list (PDF)
  • See Sponsor Information

DOD Civilian/Contractor/NAF: Lost/Stolen ID

Damaged CAC Card

Regulations