DD Form 1172-2, Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment
DD Form 1172-2 is the application for a uniformed services ID card and enrollment in DEERS, the eligibility database behind military benefits. Fill in the official PDF below and download it before your ID card office visit.
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What is DD Form 1172-2?
DD Form 1172-2, Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment, is the Department of Defense form used to enroll sponsors and their eligible family members in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and to issue uniformed services identification cards. DEERS enrollment is what unlocks benefits such as TRICARE and access to installations, so the form asks for the sponsor, the applicant, and the relationship between them.
The form is normally completed and verified at a RAPIDS ID card office, where a verifying official checks the supporting documents (such as marriage or birth certificates) and identity documents before the card is issued. If the sponsor cannot appear in person, the form can be signed in advance or accompanied by a power of attorney; your ID card office can confirm what it accepts.
Who files DD Form 1172-2?
- Service members enrolling a new spouse or child in DEERS
- Family members applying for a new, replacement, or renewal dependent ID card
- Retirees and their eligible dependents updating DEERS records or cards
- Eligible civilians and contractors who are issued a uniformed services ID card
How to fill out DD Form 1172-2
- Enter the sponsor section: the service member or other sponsor whose status creates the eligibility.
- Enter the applicant section for the person receiving the card, including their relationship to the sponsor.
- Gather the required documents, typically two forms of ID for the applicant plus the eligibility documents such as a marriage or birth certificate.
- Have the sponsor sign the form, or arrange a power of attorney if the sponsor cannot appear.
- Download the PDF and take it to a RAPIDS ID card office, where a verifying official completes the process and issues the card. You can find offices through the ID Card Office Online locator.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get an ID card without visiting a RAPIDS office?
Generally no. A verifying official has to check identity and eligibility documents before issuing a card. Filling out DD Form 1172-2 ahead of time shortens the visit but does not replace it.
Does the sponsor have to be present?
The sponsor normally signs the form, but many offices accept a pre-signed and verified form or a valid power of attorney if the sponsor is deployed or otherwise unavailable. Confirm with your ID card office before the visit.
What documents should family members bring?
Plan on two identity documents for the applicant, at least one with a photo, plus the documents proving the relationship, such as a certified marriage or birth certificate. The ID card office lists exactly what it accepts.