Do I need to physically bring a child to ID processing to get them into DEERS?

LTC Yinon Weiss — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:36:29 -0400

I have a child that I never added into DEERS. He's three years old now. Do I need to physically take him with me to the ID processing center, or is his birth certificate enough?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2016 9:55 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:55:54 -0400

Some offices would say yes while others say no. Case in point, the local DEERS/ID section at the NG Armory here in Pocatello only required me to bring in her birth certificate and SSN card.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 19 at 2016 11:09 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:09:33 -0400

Unless an ID card is being issued (not normally done for a young child) there is no requirements for the child to be present.
And if that is asked of you, please take a few moments to "Fix Them" You sir will likley be able to get them to see the error of their ways (Oh , he has to be here, ok, got you, so i can be better educated as a Army leader can you show me that requirement in the regulation? No?? Oh., ok then the post policy letter? no?? Oh, then the written policy from this section chief that requires the child to be present when no ID card is being issued?..Oh, not that either, outstanding, then can we dispense with making up rules that are not policy or regulation and get back to SERVICING the customer)

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Sep 22 at 2016 10:25 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:25:56 -0400

Birth certificate and social security card should be enough. As far as I remember, they don't get their own dependent ID card until they turn 10, so they shouldn't need to physically see the child since they won't be taking any pictures.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2020 6:03 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:03:48 -0500

It will depend on the DEERS office. The one here in Pocatello doesn't require the child to be present unless they are like 13 or so. Birth Cert and the Sponsor was all that was needed for my now 7 year old.