Identification

Proper identification is required for all transactions. To be issued any ID card, 2 forms of unexpired identification are required for adults, one of which must be a current photo ID. Children under 18 years of age, only one form of ID is needed. (Ex. SSN card, birth certificate, school ID or current military ID card).

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Lost/Stolen/Confiscated CAC/ID Card

If you lost your ID card, you will need to fill out a Lost ID Letter in our office and have two forms of ID. For lost/stolen CAC cards, you will need a police report in addition to two forms of ID, one of which must be an unexpired photo ID.

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Contractors CAC/ID Card

Ensure your Trusted Agent (TA) has you in the TASS system. Contractors must have TWO unexpired forms of ID. One must be a state/government issued photo ID. If going overseas, please ensure you have your current (within 30 days) LOA.

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For First CAC/ID card, please ensure you have arrangements to access the installation.

Military/Civilian Retirees 

Military Retiree Requirements: 

• Retirement Orders 

• If Medicare eligible, the Medicare Card

• TWO unexpired forms of ID

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Turning 65 - Tricare For Life:

• You must provide your Medicare card showing Part A

• TWO unexpired forms of ID

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Civilian Retiree Requirements: 

• SF Form 50

• TWO unexpired forms of ID (NO Badges). One must be a state/gov issued photo ID 

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Change of Marriage Status

Married - Enrollment of Spouse:

• The sponsor must be present or new spouse has a valid Power of Attorney

• A valid State/Federal government issued photo ID

• Original/Certified copy of marriage certificate that reflects the file number

• Court document that establishes common law marriage is also acceptable

• Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

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Foreign National Spouse:

• Original Marriage Certificate

• Birth Certificate

• Driver License

• Social Security Card (if applicable)

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Name Change for Spouse:

• The spouse must provide at least one identity source document such as a Social Security Card or valid Driver’s License reflecting the name change.

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Divorce:

• Please provide your Original State Field Divorce Decree OR Certified State Filed Copy to update DEERS. (State Filed Decree that reflects the State File number).

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Change of Dependency Status

Adding Newborn/Children/Stepchild to DEERS:

• Birth certificate/Certificate of Live Birth authenticated by the attending physician

• Social Security Card

• Marriage Certificate (Only when adding stepchild)

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Children Born Out of Wedlock Female Sponsors:

• Court order establishing paternity or an approved dependency and residency determination (reflecting over 50% support)

• Child's Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

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Adoption of Children Pre-Adopted State:

• Sponsor will need a Placement Letter for Adoption from the court in process

• Child's Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

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Final Adoption

• Adoption Decree

• Child's Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

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Incapacitated Child:

• The child must be unmarried

• An approved medical sufficiency stalemate from a Military Treatment Facility

• An approved dependency determination (over 50% support) from a Uniformed Service approval agency

• Birth Certificate (if not already enrolled in DEERS)

• Parent’s marriage certificate

• If the sponsor is not on active duty, a statement from the Social Security Administration certifying non-eligibility to Medicare, Part A, to continue eligibility to CHAMPUS/TRICARE benefits.

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Ward of The Court:

• Birth Certificate

• Financial Dependency Determination

• Placement Agreement or Court Document that places the child with the Sponsor for at least 12 consecutive months

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Full TIme College Students:

• Students 21 years of age must bring a letter on letterhead from the school registrar’s office stating Full Time Status and Anticipated Graduation Date in an Accredited College in pursuit go an Associate Degree or higher or a printout from the National Student Clearinghouse containing the same information

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Parent/Parent In-Law Enrollment:

• Sponsor’s or Spouse’s birth certificate

• Adoption Decree

• Financial Dependency Determination

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PLEASE NOTE: All documents must be Original/Court Certified Copies. Photocopies are NOT acceptable.