Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Online

1. Click Here.

2. Upload a color picture of yourself.

Pictures MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Taken within the last 6 months;

• White or off-white background;

• Eyes are open, without your hair covering your eyes or ears;

• Full front view of your face (no hats, head coverings, face coverings, headphones, or eyeglasses); and

• Be cropped: Picture should be a square shape from your shoulders up (like a passport photo).

3. Upload a picture of your valid Federal, state, or local government-issued photo ID showing your name, address, and date of birth.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The address on your ID MUST match the address that the VA has for you!

  • If your address is out of date click Here to update it.

• Pictures must be saved as a .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .gif, or .tiff file.

In-person

1. Schedule an appointment with your Nearest VA medical center's enrollment coordinator.

2. Bring a valid Federal, state, or local government-issued photo ID showing your name, address, and date of birth to your appointment.

Note:

• If your ID doesn’t show your CURRENT address, you’ll need to bring a separate document to confirm your address. This could be a utility bill, voter registration card, or another mailed letter.