• Walk-ins are for Active Duty/GS Civilians/Contractors for CAC initial issue, lost CAC, PIN resets, CAC expiring within 30 days, and emergency hardships (medical and mission stoppages).
• 2 Valid forms of Government ID

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

Please provide the following if your ID card is lost, stolen or confiscated.

• Police Report
• Report From an Installation Security Office
• Statement/Document(s) as Provided by the Service/Agency (e.g., Counseling Document)
• Letter or memo from the member's security manager, Commander, First Sergeant, or the sponsoring TASS Trusted Agent. The letter or memo must be prepared on the activity's letterhead, dated and signed with a wet signature or digitally signed using a CAC.

Please print the LOA (orders) and bring with you prior to arrival at MPF.

• Dependents must be accompanied by their sponsor. If not, a completed DD Form 1172-2 must be either wet signed by the sponsor and notarized or digitally signed (using a CAC) (within the past 90 days) or the dependent must have a current Power of Attorney.
• Two valid forms of government ID for any one over the age of 18.
• Renewals can be made at the kiosk or by making an appointment. 

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

• Provide your Medicare Part A & B Card (whichever applies)
• Two valid forms of government ID for any one over the age of 18.
• Renewals can be made at the kiosk or by making an appointment. 

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

• Age requirement for dependent children is now 14 years old. Exceptions apply to dual mil or single families. 

• If your child has an ID prior to this policy we will renew their card.

• Renewals can be made at the kiosk or by making an appointment. 

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

• Provide a school enrollment letter stating they are full-time and have their graduation date. If the sponsor is not accompanying the dependent, the DD Form 1172-2 must state in Item 21 (Remarks) that “the sponsor is 50% and over responsible for the dependent”

• 2 Valid forms of Government ID

• Renewals can be made at the kiosk or by making an appointment. 

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

• Unmarried biological, step-children and adopted children are eligible for TRICARE until age 21 (or 23 if: Your child is enrolled in a full course of study at an approved institution of higher learning and you (the sponsor) is still providing more than half of their financial support).

• Eligibility may extend beyond these age limits if he or she is severely disabled.

• At age 21 or 23, he or she may qualify to purchase TRICARE Young Adult.

• Provide a school enrollment letter stating they are full-time and have their graduation date. If the sponsor is not accompanying the dependent, the DD Form 1172-2 must state in Item 21 (Remarks) that “the sponsor is 50% and over responsible for the dependent”

• At age 23 (or after ending full time college) dependent will need to be enrolled in Tricare Young Adult

• 2 Valid forms of Government ID

• Renewals can be made at the kiosk or by making an appointment.

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

FORMS REQUIRED:

• DD214
• 2 FORMS OF ID
• VA letter stating you are 100% disabled and have commissary and exchange benefits (has to state this in order to get ID card)

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

FORMS REQUIRED:

• OLD CAC
• Retirement Orders/DD Form 214
• 2 Forms of ID

To ensure you have the necessary documents, please download the

- PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST -

Members must bring 2 Unexpired Forms of Identification (At least 1 must have a photo: Drivers License, Passport, Military ID) Another form of ID can be: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Voter’s Registration Card, etc.).

- DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS HERE-

For any DEERS record updates: Members must bring hard copy supporting documentation (such as: divorce decree, marriage license, Medicare Plan B card, college enrollment form (showing student is a full time student), etc.) ** if previous marriage was never terminated a Divorce decree/Death Certificate must be provided before we can update new marriage!

FORMS REQUIRED:

• Marriage Certificate
• Driver's License & Social Security Card (SSN) (If your SS card has the maiden name, the spouse will be added under that name)
• Divorce Decree (if the service member was previously married)

QUESTIONS: Please email us with any of your questions/concerns. Due to the volume of customers, please allow 24-48 hours for a Support Representative 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil

FORMS REQUIRED:

• Child's Official Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card for the new child

Email the documents to 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil

QUESTIONS: Please email us with any of your questions/concerns. Due to the volume of customers, please allow 24-48 hours for a Support Representative macdillafb.ids@us.af.mil

FORMS REQUIRED:

• Marriage Certificate
• Child's Birth Certificate (if you do not have the certificate yet, please provide proof of live birth from the hospital, i.e., certificate with your child's footprints.
• Social Security Card (if you do not have the SS Card yet, your dependent will be generated a Temporary Identification Number until we receive the card)

Email the documents to 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil

QUESTIONS: Please email us with any of your questions/concerns. Due to the volume of customers, please allow 24-48 hours for a Support Representative 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil

• The following services are available online through MILCONNECT

  • Update Your Contact Info
  • Update a Family Member's Contact Info
  • Update Your Email Address
  • Download Applications
  • Activate the PIV Authentication Certificate
  • ADD PCC to UPN

1. Must have been married for at least 20 years
2. Spouse must have served in the military for at least 20 years
3. 20 years of the marriage must overlap 20 years of the spouse’s military service

If a military spouse meets all of these qualifications, they get access to the same benefits as the military member for the rest of their life—as long as they don’t remarry. This means that they receive Tricare, commissary and exchange privileges, and a portion of the spouse’s retirement pay. They may lose these benefits if they marry someone who is not a military member.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• 2 forms of ID
• DD 214/Statement of Service
• Marriage Certificate
• Statement from former spouse that he/she does not have employer sponsored health insurance and has not remarried (this will also be put in the Remarks section of the DD Form 1172-2 and the applicant MUST INITIAL)
• Once documents are compiled.  Customer Support will send all the documents off to the applicable project office.  They have up to 60 days to approve/disapprove. 

1. Our team will e-mail you when your ID card is ready for pick-up!
   • Please allow up to 30 business days for your USID card to be created.
   • You will receive an e-mail from: 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil.
   • Please ensure you check your SPAM/Junk folder.
   • Either the sponsor or the dependent can pick up the card. Please see below on what the dependent needs to bring if picking up without the sponsor.
   • If more than 30 calendar days has elapsed, please contact us at: 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil.

2. When your new ID card is created, your old ID card will be terminated.
   • Please visit the MacDill AFB Visitors Control Center to receive a base pass. The Visitors Control Center is located next to the MacDill AFB Main Gate.
     • Address: 6901 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33621

3. Visit the 6 FSS Military Personnel Flight to pick up your new ID card!
   • Please ensure the following:
     • Bring your expired ID card to turn in.

• Bring your signed/notarized DD Form 1172-2 OR ensure that your sponsor is accompanying you to sign the DD Form 1172-2 OR bring your current power of attorney to sign the form.
• • MPF is located at: 8604 Hangar Loop Dr Bldg 411, Tampa, FL 33621
  • Hours of Operation for picking up an ID Card: Monday – Friday, 0800-1500 (unless holiday or other wing closure day)

The sponsor or the dependent can pick up ID cards after using the kiosk. If the sponsor DID NOT sign a Form 1172-2 then the sponsor will need to be present to sign the form when picking up the card. If the sponsor is not available, the dependent will need a current power of attorney to sign for them when picking up the card. If the DD Form 1172-2 was signed (digital signatures for CAC holders or notarized for wet signatures) and scanned at the kiosk or uploaded to DEERs beforehand, the dependent can pick up the ID card without the sponsor being present. The sponsor is always welcome to pick up on behalf of their dependent(s). 

Yes, bring the death certificate (in case it is not updated in DEERS). These members can utilize walk-in hours for this service. They will then become their own sponsor. 

Yes, the soonest you can apply for an ID card is 30 days on the kiosk and/or when the member receives their Medicare A or B cards which can be uploaded using the kiosk.