Are you a military retiree looking for information on your ID card? Here are the basics:
-Retiree ID cards now have an expiration date due to a recent system update.
-To add children to DEERS, the sponsor must bring the child’s birth certificate, social security card, and marriage certificate (if applicable).
-To add a spouse to DEERS, the sponsor must bring the spouse’s birth certificate, social security card, marriage certificate (if applicable), and photo ID.
-For first time DoD 100% DAV ID issuance, the following documents are required: DD214, VA Award Letter/Award Packet, State or Federal Government Issued Photo ID and Social Security Card.
-All foreign documents must have a certified English translation (if applicable) AND an Apostille or Consular certification.
-Full time student IDs are now issued to the end of the current semester, graduation date (if information is provided on school letter) or 23 if occurs sooner.
-To cancel or reschedule an appointment, the customer will need their confirmation number.
-If you have any questions that are not answered by this information, please call the ID Card Office BEFORE arriving to ensure the DoD requirements will be met for your requested DEERS transaction to take place. For more detailed information, visit www.tricareonline.com/deers/default.aspx or www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/.
Source: RAPIDS Website
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