News From Our Partners: Uniformed Services
ID Cards for Retirees, Spouses, & Dependents

DoD has not issued a mandate for retirees and others with legacy paper-based Uniformed Services identification (USID) cards to have them replaced.  Any articles publicizing a December 31, 2025 deadline are inaccurate.

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 all remain valid until DoD determines when those legacy paper-based cards will be terminated.  The Department intends to execute a positive communications plan formally announcing the termination well in advance of the actual termination date.

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 of those communications.  Additionally, 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.  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: It may be necessary to create a myAuth account 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 using the “Schedule an Appointment” option under the “More Site Info” header for any of the sites presented in the search results.

 

https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/newsevents/newsletter/September2025-DFAS-Retiree-Newsletter-News-From-Our-Partners-Uniformed-Services-Identification/