All Dependents
Your sponsor must be present with you at the time of the appointment, in order to get or renew a Dependent ID, as well as the proper documents.
If your sponsor cannot be present, you must have a signed DD Form 1172 from the sponsor. Service members can access a DD Form 1172 online or printed by a MPS technician. DD Form 1172 are only valid 90 days after printed by a technician.
Power of Attorney
If the military sponsor is unable to accompany you to the visit, a valid General Power of Attorney to allow you to conduct business on the sponsor’s behalf. You may get this document at the Legal Office.
Marriage
- Original marriage certificate to update DEERS.
- 2 Forms of acceptable ID (including MIL-to-MIL marriages)
Foreign National
If your spouse is a foreign national:
- Marriage certificate
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate
NOTE: All documents must be certified and translated into English.
Child Dependent ID
- MIL-to-MIL dependents can receive an ID as a newborn.
- All other dependents are eligible for an ID at the age of 10. Sponsor must be present.
Adding Newborns to DEERS
The sponsor must bring:
- Original birth certificate
- Social security card
* Proof of birth from the hospital, is permitted if the sponsor hasn’t received them.
Adding Step-children to DEERS
The sponsor and spouse must bring:
- Original marriage certificate
- 2 Forms of acceptable ID of the new spouse
- Child’s or Children’s social security card(s)
- Child’s or Children’s Birth Certificate(s)
* If originals cannot be provided, ONLY certified copies will be accepted.
Full-time College Students
- College students between the ages of 21-23 must bring:
- 2 Forms of acceptable ID
- DD Form 1172
- Letter from their school registrar’s office, showing proof of current full-time enrollment (12 credits or more). Letter must be from an accredited institution of higher learning in pursuit of an Associate Degree or higher.
* Initial college student IDs must be issued on or after the 21st birthday.
** If the student is 23 or older the sponsor must contact Tricare to apply for the Young Adult Program until age 26. 1-877-988-9378.
Dependent Ward
- DFAS letter of approval
- Court Documents placing the child in the member’s household for 12 months
- Ward’s Birth Certificate
- Ward’s Social security card
- DD Form 1172
NOTE: All documents must be certified and translated into English.
Dependent Parent
- DFAS letter of approval
- Service member’s Birth Certificate
- Parent’s Valid Photo ID
- Parent’s Social Security card
- DD Form 1172
NOTE: All documents must be certified and translated into English.
Dependent Parent-in-Law
- DFAS letter of approval
- Spouse’s Birth Certificate
- Service member and spouse’s marriage certificate (if spouse is not in DEERS)
- Parent’s Valid Photo ID
- Parent’s Social Security card
- DD Form 1172
NOTE: All documents must be certified and translated into English.