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The Hampton Roads Chapter of MOAA (HRCMOAA) has introduced a Military ID Card Notification Program to help you remember to renew your ID card and your dependent’s ID cards in a timely fashion. This voluntary program is totally free to those wishing to participate. A database will be maintained and participants will be notified in sufficient time to renew their military ID cards prior to expiration. Once you and your dependents are enrolled, you need do nothing more. You will be notified of your impending ID card expiration date in sufficient time for renewal prior to the expiration date. Here are some of the basic criteria to determine when you need to renew your ID card:

Active Duty; Active duty officers receive new ID cards with promotion changes. In between promotions ID cards generally expire in 36 months. A DD 1172 form is needed at renewal.

Active Duty Dependents; Dependents ID cards expire in 48 months. A DD1172 form, signed by the sponsor, is needed. If the sponsor is deployed, a General Power of Attorney is needed and the card will be issued so as to expire at the end date of the General Power of Attorney. Children’s ID cards generally expire with the 21st birthday, except College students can be extended to the 23rd birthday with proof they are attending college.

Retired Officers; Their ID cards medical information expires on their 65th birthday and the card should be renewed.

Retired Officers Dependents; Dependent's ID cards generally expire in 48 months or upon the 65th birthday, whichever comes first. Remember, it is important to purchase Medicare Part B in order to qualify for Tricare for Life (TFL). If you draw Social Security Retirement Benefits prior to age 65 or the normal retirement age, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part B. When the retired officer’s dependent reports for renewal of their ID card, the retired officer is required to accompany them. No special forms are required. When a retired officer becomes deceased, his or her dependents need to report in person to the military ID office of their choice to replace their current ID card. They will need a copy of the death certificate.

Deers; Renewal of your military ID card automatically updates your DEER’s information, which is critical in receiving military medical benefits.

Handicapped; Dependents that are handicapped upon reaching their 21st birthday will need a Doctor’s certification that they are handicapped and the extent of the condition in order to renew their military ID card. BUMED and the Project Office in Memphis, TN will jointly decide the expiration date of the military ID card.

To enroll in this voluntary program, fill in the form at the link below for each dependent and email or mail to: Military ID Card Notification Program, HRCMOAA, P.O. Box 4612, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-0612.

Military ID Card Notification
Program Form
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Your military ID card can be renewed at any of the military installations in the local area. If you have access to the internet, you can make an appointment at an ID Card office at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/.

The ID Card Office Online will come up on your screen.

Select ID Card Office Locator & Appointments. (Use this for both the military member's ID card and for family members.)

Enter your location and click on Search. This will display a map and list of area ID Card Offices. (Scroll down to see all area offices.)

Select a convenient office.

Scroll down and click on SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT to see a calendar showing availability.

Click on a date with available appointments. Scroll down to see available time slots.

Finally, Click on BOOK THIS APPOINTMENT and follow the prompts to complete registering for your visit. You will be asked for your personal information to confirm and save the appointment.

If there are no dates available, try a later month or go back and try a different location.

Photo by Winifred Brown/Army

Your ID Card Questions Answered
From Military Officer magazine, March 2026

Do you have a Uniformed Services ID card with an “indefinite” expiration date? Are you worried you may need to update or replace it?

Recent messages have led to confusion among some cardholders. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions; for more details on other types of ID cards, including eligibility and renewal guidelines, visit MOAA’s ID Card page.

Q. I have an older, paper-based, “INDEF” identification card. Do I need to renew/replace it?

A. No. Per official guidance, these cards “will all remain valid until DoD determines when those legacy paper-based cards will be terminated.”

Q. Should I renew/replace it anyway?

A. Cardholders may replace the legacy card with a plastic-based card “at their convenience,” per official guidance. Doing so in advance of any expiration announcement may be a smoother process, although officials say any termination of the older cards will be announced “well in advance of the actual termination date.”

Q. How do I renew/replace it?

A. Cardholders have two options:

Online: Go to the ID Card Office Online website and click “Continue” under the “Family ID Cards” box. Follow the prompts to request a new card.

In Person: Go to the ID Card Office Online website and click “Continue” under the “ID Card Office Locator & Appointments” box. Follow the prompts to set up an in-person appointment. You may renew/replace your card at any of the offices listed; consider widening the search area if those nearby have limited spaces available.

Q. I have questions about the renewal/replacement process.

A. Visit CAC.mil for more information, or call the Defense Manpower Data Center customer service line at (800) 538-9552.

Q. I was told/I read the deadline to get a plastic card is Dec. 31, 2025. Is this true?

A. No. As one Army webpage explains, “The Department of Defense (DoD) has not set a termination date for legacy paper-based Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards with ‘INDEF’ (indefinite) expiration dates. Despite earlier reports, including a now-corrected DFAS newsletter citing a December 31, 2025 deadline, no such cutoff currently exists.”

Many of the reports were later cited in social media messaging and other platforms, leading to confusion among some cardholders.

Q. How can I be sure I don’t miss an update on the termination date?

A. MOAA will continue to provide updates as we receive them regarding any changes to ID card policy. Officials recommend visiting the ID Card Office Online website and clicking “Continue” under the “My Profile” box, then following the prompts to check (and update, if necessary) your contact information, so you will receive such updates as they are issued.

Q. Are military IDs with "INDEF" expirations accepted at airports?

A. Yes. All military IDs are accepted in this instance, but MOAA members have reported problems or delays at airports, up to and including rejected IDs. a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) told MOAA that military ID holders who experience any such issues should ask for a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO). Learn more about REAL ID rules.

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