What do I do if I lost my military ID card?
Jackson Reed
Updated on February 04, 2026
If you are a military member, report lost/stolen cards to your base security officer or through your chain of command. If you find a military ID card, return it to the nearest ID card office.
How do I replace my lost military ID?
If you lose your Uniformed Services ID Card, you should go to the nearest Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site and obtain your new card. You can use the RAPIDS Site Locator to find your nearest RAPIDS site.
Can I get a VA ID card online?
How do I apply for a Veteran ID Card? You can apply online now.
What do I need to get a new CAC card?
Answer: If you need a new CAC because your card was lost, stolen, confiscated, or destroyed, you shall be required to provide (1) a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture ID, and (2) documentation from the local security office or CAC sponsor confirming that the CAC has been reported lost or …
Can I get my military ID online?
To get any military ID card – including the CAC, the Uniformed Services ID Card and the Civilian Retiree Card – you must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. You can submit the form through the ID Card Office Online or in person at a RAPIDS site.
Why is it important not to lose your military ID?
Your military ID card is military property and belongs to the government. On a more personal note, identify theft is a real problem, and losing your ID card could enable thieves to gain access to your personal data and financial information.
Can I use my VA ID card to get on base?
To get base access there, eligible veterans first need to get their Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) from the enrollment office of their local VA. Only with a VHIC can the veteran get access to the base.
How long does it take to get a VA ID card?
Veterans who apply for a card should receive it within 60 days and can check delivery status of their cards at vets.gov. A digital version of the VIC will be available online soon.
Where do I go to replace my military ID card?
Get or Replace a Military ID Card. Use the ID Card Office Locator to find an ID card office near you. Be sure to check a location’s details or call that office to verify ID card issuing hours. Some locations allow or require you to make an appointment. Be sure to bring the required identification documents to the ID Card office.
Where can I get a new uniformed services ID card?
If your Uniformed Services ID Card is stolen, you can get a replacement at a RAPIDS office. For dependents, the DD Form 1172-2 serves as the supporting documentation for a lost or stolen Uniformed Services ID Card.
When do I need to update my Retired ID card?
ID cards for retirees need updating only if the card was lost, stolen or damaged, or if the retiree undergoes a change in status. Retirees’ family members and survivors age 75 or over may receive a permanent ID card.
How to replace a dependent ID card after?
Make a phone call to your nearest RAPIDS office. Since options for replacing the ID without your mother present may differ location to location, they will be best able to tell you what to do. Not sure what your veteran health care benefits are?