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    • Home
    • Town Website
    • Director's Bio
    • Western Mass Vets Radio
    • Chapter 115 Program
    • Federal Benefits
    • State Benefits
    • Vets Tax Work off Program
    • Veterans Assistance Fund
    • In Memoriam
    • Veterans ID Cards
    • Veterans Organizations
    • Veterans Memorials
    • Veteran of the Year
    • Purple Heart Town
    • Chair of Honor
    • SGT. DESFORGES RUN/WALK
    • Memorial Day
    • Veteran's Day
    • Wreath Across America
    • Forms
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Town Website
  • Director's Bio
  • Western Mass Vets Radio
  • Chapter 115 Program
  • Federal Benefits
  • State Benefits
  • Vets Tax Work off Program
  • Veterans Assistance Fund
  • In Memoriam
  • Veterans ID Cards
  • Veterans Organizations
  • Veterans Memorials
  • Veteran of the Year
  • Purple Heart Town
  • Chair of Honor
  • SGT. DESFORGES RUN/WALK
  • Memorial Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Wreath Across America
  • Forms
  • Contact Us
LUDLOW DEPARTMENT 
OF VETERANS SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICESDEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

Veterans ID Cards

Veteran ID Cards

How to apply for a Veteran ID Card


A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores and other businesses. 


Please note: Retail vendors volunteer to take part in this discount program. If a business decides to provide discounts to Veterans, it doesn't mean we're recommending or favoring that business.


Am I eligible for a Veteran ID Card?


You may be eligible if you meet of both of the requirements listed below:

Both of these must be true. You:


  • Served on active duty, in the Reserves or in the National Guard (including the Coast Guard) and 
  • Received an honorable or general discharge (under honorable conditions)


You'll need to provide a copy of your discharge papers when you apply for a VIC to prove your character of discharge.


How do I apply for a Veteran ID Card?

You can apply online by going to www.va.gov and following the instructions. 

When you apply, be sure to have these on hand:


  • Your Social Security number
  • A digital copy of your DD214, DD256, DD257 or NGB22 that you can upload. This could be in a pdf, jpeg or png file format.
  • A copy of a current and valid government-issued ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued identification card.
  • You'll also need a current digital color photo of yourself from the shoulders up, uploaded as a jpeg, png, bmp or tiff file. No head coverings or headphones and show you with your eyes open. Photo must be square and have a white or plain color background.
  • A mobile device on which you can receive emails or text messages.
  • Your email address and log-in information (password associated with that email address)


What happens after I apply for a Veteran ID Card?


Once you've submitted your VIC application, they will verify your eligibility and send you an email letting you know the status of your application.


How do I check the status of my application after I've applied?


You can sign in to your online Access VA account to check the status of your VIC application.


What if I have questions or need help with my application?

If you have questions or need help, please send us an email at:

vic@va.gov or call the Veterans Service Office at: (413) 583-5600 x1291 


Replace your Veteran ID Card if it gets lost or stolen

To request a new card, please send us an email.


Email us at vetidcard@va.gov


Get help with your application

If you have any questions or need help, please send us an email.
Email us at vetidcard@va.gov



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  • Home
  • Director's Bio
  • Chapter 115 Program
  • Federal Benefits
  • State Benefits
  • Vets Tax Work off Program
  • Veterans Assistance Fund
  • Veterans ID Cards
  • Veterans Organizations
  • Veterans Memorials
  • Purple Heart Town
  • Chair of Honor
  • Contact Us

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