Military ID Guidelines and Renewal

Here are the necessary procedures to follow to obtain a new identification card:

Dependents: Must provide their expired ID card and one of the following:
* Sponsor present
* Power of Attorney
* DD Form 1172, signed by the sponsor
To be issued a new ID card, the current card must be within 30 days prior to the expiration date.

Lost or Stolen ID Card
Dependents need photo ID and one of the following:
* Sponsor present
* Power of Attorney
* DD Form 1172, signed by the sponsor

Family Members
Here are the necessary procedures to follow to obtain a new identification card:
Must be between the ages of 10 and 21
Family Members must have either of the following:
a. His/Her sponsor present with ID card
b. General Power of Attorney
c. Original DD form 1172 signed by sponsor & verified by a DEERS representative
Note: DD form 1172 is only valid for 90 days
Children with dual military parents are eligible for an ID cards no matter what the age.
Children of single parent Soldiers are eligible for ID cards no matter what the age.

Dependents Age 21-22
Here are the necessary requirements to obtain a new identification card:
Unmarried children 21 or 22 years of age (must not have attained the age of 23).
Enrolled full time in an accredited institution of higher learning.
Dependent on the sponsor for over 50% of their support (or was at the time of the sponsor's death).
If enrolled in DEERS, a letter from the school registrar certifying full-time course of study leading to an associates degree or higher, beginning date, and anticipated graduation date will be necessary.
Note: The letter from the accredited institution must be signed by the registrar and must have the schools raised seal available.
If not enrolled in DEERS, a birth certificate and parent's marriage certificate is required, in addition to documentation listed above.

Children Born Out of Wedlock
Here are the necessary procedures to follow to obtain a new identification card:
1. Married couples must provide the following:
a. Marriage certificate
b. Child's birth certificate or confirmation of birth
c. Social security card
2. Single Soldier (Male) must provide the following:
a. Child's birth certificate
b. Social security card
c. Court order stating paternity has been established by a judge
3. Single Soldier (Female) must provide the following:
a. Child's birth certificate or confirmation of birth
b. Social security card

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