Veteran & DoD ID Cards

It depends. There are many factors. There are basically three types of Veteran ID cards. All have different requirements.

1. Department of Veterans Affairs
   1. Veterans Identification Card (legacy physical card)
   2. VA Health Care ID card for those enrolled in VA Health Care
   3. Digital VIC available
2. Department of Defense
   1. Active
   2. Retiree
   3. Dependent
3. State-issued ID with Veteran identifier

Wisconsin State Statute is the authority for the Veteran identifier on the Wisconsin Driver's License. Since there are several unique situations, we encourage you call our office to walk through a few questions. If you qualify, we would be happy to fill out the form during a walk-in appointment at our office.

• DMV
• WDVA

Many National Guard and Reservists do not qualify for the identifier according to current law. Due to the overwhelming support for change, several state legislatures worked on an amendment to support Guard and Reserve members. That law is ready for Governor Tony Evers signature in Spring 2026. The bottom line, if you meet the qualifications for a federal VA Home Loan, you will meet the qualifications for the Veteran Identifier.  

• State Statute 45 - Veterans

Besides a Department of Defense Identification Card for dependents, there is no such thing as a "Spouse" or "Dependent" Veteran ID card currently.

Note: The Green Bay RAPIDS site has closed permanently. Appleton is now the only RAPIDS location in Northeast Wisconsin. 

How to schedule a DoD ID card appointment in Appleton. Walk in appointments are NOT guaranteed.

• 1. Call for an appointment: 1-920-832-2717
• 2. Bring in all the required documentation (for 100% Service Connected Veterans who are not retirees, there is only ONE form they’ll accept and it’s ONLY found on https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-health/); the VA Notification Letters will NOT be accepted.
• 3. If you or your dependent’s photo is current within the past 12 years, you can request a new ID card online and they will mail it to you within a few weeks.

Address: 

HQ 2-127th Infantry

2801 W. 2nd St., Appleton, WI 54914

(920) 832-2712

M-F 8:00am – 3:30pm

For other locations, visit https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil and search by area:

• Ft. McCoy (Call 1-502-898-3049)
• Madison Air National Guard
• Naval Station Great Lakes

You are responsible for ensuring you have all your documentation they require.

Many companies offer discounts to Veterans for their products and services. More and more of the corporate organizations are moving to verification through ID.me instead of just showing your ID card like previously.

Check with your local organization management for more information.