ID Card Section

2234 Huber Road
Main office: (301) 677-9586
Current wait times: (301) 677-3342
mpd.help@conus.army.mil

Hours of operation

  • Common Access Card: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Retirees and family members: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Closed the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for training

Appointments

Appointments are for all personnel who are entitled to receive a Common Access Card or ID card. We also issue CAC and ID cards on a walk-in basis. Click here to make an appointment. Please note the appointment system is operated through a Navy website. The ID card office does not control it. Please, only one appointment per family. A valid email address is necessary to make an appointment. You will receive a confirmation of your appointment with additional requirements to obtain the CAC/ID card.  Please bring that confirmation number and all other required documents to your appointment.

Acceptable forms of primary photo I.D. (All documents must be unexpired)

  • Military I.D.
  • Driver's license
  • Passport
  • State, federal or local government I.D. card (Badges are not accepted)

    Note:  For reissuance of an expired ID card, when the a CAC sponsor or family member presents a valid (expired) state or federal photo I.D. as a primary source of identification, the secondary form can be expired.  A future directive will provide definitive guidance on acceptance of expired I.D. cards.

Acceptable forms of secondary I.D. (All documents must be unexpired)

  • Social security card
  • Birth certificate must have a file number
  • Voter's registration card
  • Permanent resident card
  • School I.D. with photo (For students only and must be current)
  • INS Form 1-151 or 1-551
  • Foreign national I.D. with picture

Important notices

The Department of Defense is in the process of removing Social Security Numbers from I.D. cards. Family members who receive new cards as their old ones expire will see their SSNs replaced by "xxx-xx-xxx." Sponsors' SSNs, however, will still appear on their I.D. cards and their family members' I.D. cards, until the Department of Defense issues new guidance to allow the cards to be printed with no SSNs. That new guidance, which had been expected last year, is still under review. In 2012, DoD plans to remove SSNs from barcodes on I.D. cards. All changes will be made as old I.D. cards expire and replaced by new ones.

Civilian contractors must be entered into the Contractor Verification System and must have a government issued email address prior to receiving I.D. cards

Click here to visit the DEERS website.

Requirements to issue Active Duty Common Access Card:

  • Renewal/expired cards: Extension or reenlistment documents (if applicable) and two forms of valid I.D., as stated above.
  • Name change: Approval memorandum
  • Grade change: Promotion order

Requirements for lost or stolen Common Access Card:

  • All customers must provide a police report or a letter from the CAC sponsor confirming that the CAC was lost or stolen. (Download a sample letter for CAC sponsor) 
  • Soldiers of specialist rank and below must also have counseling from first sergeant or chain of command.
  • Two forms of valid I.D. (See acceptable forms of primary and secondary identification listed above.)

Requirements for lost or stolen I.D. cards for family members and retirees:

  • Eligible dependents of military sponsors and retirees whose military I.D. card is lost or stolen must have a one valid photo I.D. and a second form of identification as proof of identity prior to reissuance of a new I.D. card as stated above.
  • Sponsor must fill out lost or stolen dependant I.D. memorandum provided by the I.D. card office.

Requirements for lost or stolen I.D. cards for family members and retirees:

  • Eligible dependents of military sponsors and retirees whose military I.D. card is lost or stolen must have a one valid photo I.D. and a second form of identification as proof of identity prior to reissuance of a new I.D. card as stated above.
  • Sponsor must fill out lost or stolen dependant I.D. memorandum provided by the I.D. card office.

Reserve/National Guardsmen (Prior service)

  • Initial issue of ID card requires the two forms of I.D. listed above and enlistment contract.
  • A DD Form 214 can be used if it reflects the reserve obligation date.

Individual Ready Reserve

  • Enlistment contract, Assignment Commissioning Oath and/or DD Form 214.

100% disabled veteran

  • Require a letter from the Veterans Administration stating he/she is 100% disabled service-connected and authorizes PX and Commissary privileges.
  • The letter must state whether the disabled veteran is scheduled for future exams.
  • A DD 214 and two forms of I.D. are also required.
  • If enrolling a spouse or child, please bring documents required in initial issue requirements as listed above.

DoD civilian employee

  • Requires two forms of identification as stated above and a government e-mail address or work email address.

Civilian contractor

  • Requires two forms of identification as listed above and a government e-mail address.

Civilians (Non-CAC)

  • All organizations whose employees are in need of a DA Form 1602 (non-CAC ID card) will maintain a current DD Form 577 (Signature Card) on file with In/Out Processing.
  • For contractors to be issued a DA Form 1602, they will need to provide the verified DD Form 1172, the DES Form 109-RE-l and picture identification.
  • For government employees and retirees to be issued a DA Form 1602, they will need to provide the verified DD Form 1172, their latest SF 50, and a picture identification. The DD Form 1172 for retirees will be provided and verified by the issuing officer at In/Out Processing.
  • Contractors will be issued a DA Form 1602 for a period of one year. Government employees and retirees will be issued a DA Form 1602 for a period of four years. For mission essential personnel, a memorandum signed by the Director of the sponsoring agency must be brought in with the DD Form 1172 and other necessary documents.
  • The issuance of the DA Form 1602 will be issued on an appointment basis by the In/Out Processing Office. The office is located in Building 2234 Huber Rd, Room 101, Fort Meade, MD. Appointments are scheduled on Thursdays only from 0800 to 1100. Call (301) 677-9589 / 9377 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

Spouse, child under 21 years of age (renewal)

  • For renewal, the sponsor must be present to sign DD Form 1172 (ID Card Application) or the spouse must have the sponsor's Power of Attorney to sign for the sponsor in his/her absence or the spouse must have a DD Form 1172 not more than 90 days old signed by the sponsor and his/her servicing ID Card Office.
  • Children must be 10 years of age to be issued an identification card with the exception of dual military and single military service members' children (Card can be renewed within 90 days of expiration).

Initial enrollment

  • New spouse:
    • Sponsor-military member or retiree must be present or customer must present a valid Power of Attorney (POA), special or general.
    • Original/ certified copy of marriage certificate with seal
    • Social Security card
    • Verification of Social Security Number memo from SSA Office (not the receipt)
    • Sponsor’s divorce decree (if applicable)
    • Two valid forms of identification
  • Newborns:
    • Sponsor-military member or retiree must be present or customer must present a valid Power of  Attorney (POA), special or general.
    • Birth certificate or verification of live birth documentation
    • Social Security card 
    • Note: If the spouse is entering the child or children into the system, he/she will need to be in DEERS under the sponsor and have a general POA.
  • Stepchildren:
    • Sponsor-military member or retiree must be present or customer must present a valid Power of  Attorney (POA), special or general.
    • Original/ certified copy marriage certificate
    • Original/ certified copy marriage certificate
    • Original birth certificate
    • Social Security card
    • Two valid forms of identification (18 years and older)
    • Note:  Single male Soldier, if you are not married to the mother you must present a court order paternity test signed by a judge stating you are the father or acknowledgement of paternity from the state where the child resides must be certified.  If the spouse is entering the child or children into the system, he/she will need to be in the DEERS under the sponsor and have a general power of attorney.
  • Wards & foster children:
    • Sponsor-military member or retiree must be present or customer must present a valid Power of  Attorney (POA), special or general.
    • Court documentation (legal and physical custody)
    • Original birth certificate
    • Social Security card
    • Two valid forms of identification (18 years and older)
    • Note: If the spouse is entering the child or children into the system, he/she will need to be in the DEERS under the sponsor and have a general power of attorney.

Renewal of CACs

  • Geneva Convention Identification Card and civilian CAC:
    • Update CAC 30 days prior to expiration
    • Two valid forms of identification
  • Contractor CAC and other federal affiliate CAC:
    • Updated information in CVS with a new expiration date.
    • Two valid forms of identification
    • Note: Contact POC to ensure that information has been updated in CVS.

Renewal of retiree and dependent ID cards

Early issue of DD Form 1173, U.S. Identification and Privilege Card for dependents. 

Sponsors can apply for DD Form 1173 10 to 20 days before the card expires. In situations where the sponsor is not near an ID card facility and wants to renew their dependents IDs, we can issue the ID 90 days prior to expiration of the card.

An online, fillable DD 1172 form may be accessed by clicking here.

  • Spouse:
    • Sponsor-military member or retiree must be present; or customer must present a special or general Power of Attorney; or a DD Form 1172 (see note below)
    • Two valid forms of identification
    • Note: The DD Form 1172 should be generated from a DEERS office (which can be faxed from I.D. office to I.D. office) or filled out, signed, dated and notarized by the sponsor.
  • Children (10 to 20 years old.):
    • Sponsor-military member or retiree must be present; or customer must present a special or general Power of Attorney; or a DD Form 1172 (see note below)
    • Note: The DD Form 1172 should be generated from a DEERS office (which can be faxed from I.D. office to I.D. office) or filled out, signed, dated and notarized by the sponsor.
    • School letter (The letter should state that the individual is enrolled as a full time student and his/her expected graduation date.)
    • Two valid forms of identification
    • The DD Form 1172 must state the sponsor is providing over 50% of the annual support for the dependent child/children.

Other transactions

  • DOD Beneficiaries (Former Spouse 20/20/20 or 20/20/15) 
    • A former spouse of a military service member may continue to receive benefits under his/her own record when the following conditions are met: 
      • The former sponsor/military service member had at least 20 years of creditable service,  
      • The marriage was at least 20 years and
      • The marriage and creditable service time overlapped by at least 15 years.
    • Note:  If there are breaks in service on the DD Form 214 (s) presented, the applicant’s information will be forwarded to the Army Project Office for final determination. Please contact the I.D. Card Office for additional information.
  • Divorced sponsor - Army personnel only
    • Statement of Service or DD 214 or dates of inclusive service from the servicing personnel.
    • Final divorce decree
  • Divorcees (dependents) - Army personnel only
    • Social Security card
    • Current address
    • Driver’s license
    • Original / certified marriage certificate - sworn statement
    • Sponsor’s DD 214/ Statement of Service
    • Final divorce decree
    • Two valid forms of identification

Civilians (Non-CAC)

  • All organizations whose employees are in need of a DA Form 1602 (non-CAC ID card) will maintain a current DD Form 577 (Signature Card) on file with In/Out Processing.
  • For contractors to be issued a DA Form 1602, they will need to provide the verified DD Form 1172, the DES Form 109-RE-l and picture identification.
  • For government employees and retirees to be issued a DA Form 1602, they will need to provide the verified DD Form 1172, their latest SF 50, and a picture identification. The DD Form 1172 for retirees will be provided and verified by the issuing officer at In/Out Processing.
  • Contractors will be issued a DA Form 1602 for a period of one year. Government employees and retirees will be issued a DA Form 1602 for a period of four years. For mission essential personnel, a memorandum signed by the Director of the sponsoring agency must be brought in with the DD Form 1172 and other necessary documents.
  • The issuance of the DA Form 1602 will be issued on an appointment basis by the In/Out Processing Office. The office is located in Building 2234 Huber Rd, Room 101, Fort Meade, MD. Appointments are scheduled on Thursdays only from 0800 to 1100. Call (301) 677-9589 / 9377 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

Child, age 21-23

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college as a full-time student leading to an associate degree or higher. Requires a letter on school letterhead from the school registrar's office or National Clearinghouse certifying full-time enrollment and anticipated date of graduation. Two forms of required I.D. as listed above. If I.D. card is lost or stolen, you must bring the letter from the school.

Incapacitated child over 21, parent/parent-in-law/ward dependency (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps)

  • Dependency determination can be done for a child 21 years of age who is incapacitated; parents, and parent-in-laws, provided the sponsor is supporting these dependents with at least 50% of their living expenses. All packets must be renewed every four years or as required by the approving authority.

Incapacitated child 21 years of age

  • DD Form 137-5 which can be obtain from the I.D. Card Section, birth certificate, medical statement verifying the dependent's medical incapacitation is permanent or temporary, retirement order (if sponsor is retired), letter from the Social Security office verifying whether the child is receiving Social Security benefits, and if so, whose Social Security number the benefits are being received under.

Parent/parent-in-law/ward

  • DD Form 137-3 or DD Form 137-7, which can be obtained from the I.D. Card Section, sponsor's birth certificate, if it is the sponsor's parent, spouse's birth certificate and marriage certificate, if the spouse's parent. If the parent has medical problems, a medical statement is required. If the sponsor is retired, retirement order or DD Form 214 is required in addition to the other document listed.

College students 21-23 years old (U.S. Marine Corps only)

  • DD Form 137-6, which can be obtained from the I.D. Card Section, completed and notarized, a letter on school letterhead from the school registrar's office or National Clearing house certifying full-time enrollment and anticipated date of graduation must be mailed to HQMC for all initial and renewal I.D. cards. Sponsor must be providing over 50% support. (Download Sample Letter for Students over 21 but under 23).

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