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How to report a lost or stolen military or veteran ID card

Where you report your lost or stolen military or veteran ID card depends on the type of card. Learn how and where to report your missing card.

Report a lost or stolen military or veteran ID

Common Access Card (CAC)

Active-duty service members and civilian Department of Defense employees must report a lost or stolen Common Access Card (CAC) to their command or local security office.

Uniformed Services ID (USID) card

USID cards are typically used by retired military members, reservists, and military dependents. Use the RAPIDS self-service ID office online to report a lost or stolen ID.

If you are a dependent, you will also need to complete a Form DD 1172-2. Submit this form to the ID office when you request a replacement card.

Veteran ID Card (VIC)

Email vetidcard@va.gov to report your VIC as lost or stolen.

Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC)

Report a missing VHIC to the local VA medical center where you got the card.

How to replace a missing military or veteran ID card

Visit Get or replace a military or veteran ID card for instructions on how to replace a missing card.

LAST UPDATED: December 6, 2023

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