News From Our Partners: Uniformed Services Identification (USID) Cards  for Retirees,
Spouses, & Dependents

Legacy paper-based USID cards with extended expiration dates issued to specific populations – e.g. Reserve Retirees and Former Members eligible for retired pay and benefits at age 60 – as well as cards with indefinite expiration dates issued to retirees, dependents over age 65, and Permanently Incapacitated dependents, will remain valid until DOW determines when those legacy paper-based cards will be terminated – no termination date has been set.  Individuals with extended or indefinite (INDEF) expiration dates on their legacy paper-based USID card may replace those cards with a plastic-based USID card at their convenience.

Sponsors are encouraged to access their identification (ID) card records via the ID Card Office Online (https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/) “My Profile” option to ensure their record reflects both their current mailing and email addresses in advance. There are several ways to obtain a new USID card:

• Visit the ID Card Office Online website (https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/), select “Continue” under the “Family ID Cards” header and follow the prompts for Online USID Renewal.  Note: A myAuth account is required for logon, or

• Visit the RAPIDS ID Card Office Locator website (https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator) to find the closest ID card office and schedule an appointment.