News From Our Partners: DoD Uniformed Services ID Card Reissuance

January 10, 2025

In July 2020, DoD began the transition from the paper-based Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card to a more secure, Next Generation USID card (https://www.cac.mil/Next-Generation-Uniformed-Services-ID-Card/). The Next Generation USID card incorporates an updated design and security features to deter counterfeiting and fraud, and is printed on plastic cardstock.

Retirees and their eligible dependents are encouraged to have their paper-based USID card replaced at their convenience. Please use the "ID Card Office Locator & Appointments" option on ID Card Office Online at: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/, to find ID card sites near you. After selecting the site you want to go to, use the "Schedule an Appointment" button. The "More Site Info" link may provide additional and pertinent site information. You also may want to check to see if that facility provides “walk-in” services. Some of our sites have appointments booked for several months in advance. In that circumstance, we encourage you to use alternate searches to find other sites with availability and please keep checking back as they update their calendars.

The Department is evaluating the possibility of phasing out valid paper-based USID cards with extended or indefinite expiration dates. Any decision reached will be shared through this newsletter and other forums well in advance of any planned implementation.

Article Source: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/newsevents/newsletter/September2024-Partners-DoD-Uniformed-Services-ID-Card-Reissuance/