Increased security changes ID card issue requirements

  • Published
  • By Renetta A. Araiza
  • 17th Force Support Squadron
Due to increased identity theft and credential counterfeiting, the Department of Defense added more protection to the identity of its personnel with the Personnel Identity Protection program.

PIP requires a person's identity to be verified with two forms of identification before issuing or reissuing a DOD identification card. One identifying document must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture ID.

Some examples of acceptable forms of identity verification include a valid:

· DOD-issued ID card
· Driver's license with photograph
· U.S. passport
· Photo ID issued by state, federal or local agency
· Foreign passport

Individuals replacing a lost or stolen DOD ID card will need identity documents before they can receive a replacement.

Those needing to create or change a record may need additional eligibility documentation such as:

· Properly certified birth certificate
· Properly certified marriage certificate
· Properly certified final decree of divorce
· Retirement orders for entitlement to retired pay
· Certification from the Veterans Administration of 100 percent disabled status
· Proof of college registration to continue benefits for family members ages 21-23

To schedule an appointment or for specific documentation requirements, call (325) 654-3428 or go to www.FamilySupportGoodfellow.org.