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

1. Department of Veterans Affairs

a. Veterans Identification Card (legacy physical card)

b. VA Healthcare ID for those enrolled in VA Health Care

c. Digital VIC available at https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

2. Department of Defense

a. Active

b. Retiree

c. Dependent

3. State-issued ID with Veteran identifier

Wisconsin State Statute is the authority for a 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. 

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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 are developing updates to the law to include Guard and Reserves.  

State Statute 45 - Veterans

From experience only, the best location for DoD ID cards (Active Duty, Retiree, Dependents) is in Green Bay. They open their calendar at the beginning of the month and appointments fill up quickly. If you are bringing a dependent, be sure to schedule the same number of appointments as ID cards. 

The online scheduler can be found at: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ 

If you select the "Locator," you can put in your ZIP code. You may have to expand the radius. 

NOTE: The Green Bay RAPIDS site has closed permanently. No further information at this time. 

Appleton does have a RAPIDS site at the 2-127th Infantry HQ; however, they are very difficult to reach for appointments. We have addressed this issue with Congressman Tony Weid's office. Please call (920) 832-2712. They MIGHT get back to you.

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