Does my Retired ID card prove that I am a US Citizen?

2021-02-08T17:48:49-05:00

In accordance with Federal Law, only Citizens of the United States can be granted a Commission in the Armed Forces. I served and retired at a senior grade, and therefore have a DD Form 2, yes the Retired ID. In light of these facts, is my Retired ID proof of my citizenship?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 5:57 PM

2021-02-08T17:57:54-05:00

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis No. Colonel, do you have your Birth Certificate or one of the documents mentioned in the link below:

https://www.usimmigration.org/articles/how-to-prove-your-us-citizenship#:~:text=Ways%20to%20provide%20proof%20of%20citizenship%201%20US.,became%20an%20American%20citizen%20via%20a%20U.S.%20

How to prove your US Citizenship? | U.S. Immigration

There are only 4 documents that have been approved by U.S. immigration services. Find out which documents prove that you are an american citizen.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 6:07 PM

2021-02-08T18:07:51-05:00

I feel like you would have had to at some point provided a birth certificate or naturalization certificate to prove citizenship but I don't know how long ago you retired.

I know that the last 16 years at minimum you couldn't get a clearance without being a citizen.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 8 at 2021 6:08 PM

2021-02-08T18:08:57-05:00

No. According to the NC DMV, anyone can get one. lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 7:35 PM

2021-02-08T19:35:52-05:00

No, because it is a reference document. Most government entitles require the source document to validate your citizenship.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Feb 9 at 2021 8:47 AM

2021-02-09T08:47:26-05:00

I am in Arizona, I was not an officer. I ad to prove my citizenship when I renewed my drivers license. They would not accept a retired ID DD2A. I had to bring a BirthCertificate stomach the state

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Feb 9 at 2021 9:03 AM

2021-02-09T09:03:05-05:00

No, because non-citizens can serve and retire. I found, that even though there is no expiration date, it is considered a real ID.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Feb 9 at 2021 10:16 AM

2021-02-09T10:16:57-05:00

Proof for what purpose? Government agencies requiring proof of citizenship normally list the acceptable forms of identification. The standard is often a US Passport. It’s harder to fake than the laminated ID cards. CAC with chip are more secure.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Feb 9 at 2021 12:06 PM

2021-02-09T12:06:32-05:00

I have never heard of it being acceptable as proof of citizenship - or even the Active Duty CAC. I would depend, I guess, on the purpose, as Lt Col Jim Coe said.

Response by Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis made Feb 9 at 2021 12:45 PM

2021-02-09T12:45:13-05:00

I would like to thank everybody who responded. It seems like the answer is "No." It was kind of philosophical to begin with, anyway, but I nonetheless appreciate the considered responses. At this time, I consider the question answered. Thank you, all.