- NO. There is no official ID card that establishes Veteran status.
- The Livingston County Clerk's Office offers a County Veteran's ID for $10 with a copy of your discharge papers and a state ID.
- The Michigan Secretary of State will add the word "Veteran" to your Michigan state ID or Michigan Driver's License for the cost of a renewal.
- If you retired from the military you can obtain a DOD retiree ID from the nearest DEERS office. (Blue)
- If you are active duty then you will have a DOD Common Access Card.
- Most veterans use the VA health care enrollment card as an ID card.
If you are trying to get a discount at Lowe's, Home Depot, or other retailers, you will need to inquire with the particular retailer as to acceptable forms of identification.
The Livingston County Department of Veterans' Services does not issue any sort of ID. We have no authority over any business to require that they accept your ID for the obtaining a discount if they should offer such a discount. No business is required to offer a discount.
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
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Department of Defense ID CARDS
DD Form 2 (Reserve)
Armed Forces of the United States Geneva Conventions Identification Card
Members of the Individual Ready Reserves and Inactive National Guard
DD Form 2 (Retired)
United States Uniformed Services Identification Card
Retired members entitled to retired pay
DD Form 2 (Reserve Retired)
United States Uniformed Services Identification Card
Retired members of the Reserves and National Guard under the age of 60
DD Form 2765
Department of Defense/Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card
Medal of Honor recipients
100% disabled veterans
Armed Forces of the United States Geneva Conventions Identification Card