Stores and verification services accept different proof. Here is every option, how to get it, and what to do when a check fails.
After enrolling in VA health care, request a Veteran Health Identification Card online through AccessVA or at a VA medical center. For an in-person photo appointment, bring current photo ID. A VHIC can support retail discounts, but each store decides which proof it accepts.
Request the card once; duplicate applications can delay it.
The Veteran ID Card is a digital photo card for eligible veterans with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions. Apply online with discharge paperwork, current government photo ID and a recent photo. It does not provide base access or replace a VA health card.
VA sends the approved digital card by email. Unknown or uncharacterized discharge records may need additional review.
All 50 states and Puerto Rico offer a veteran mark on a license or state ID. Ask your state motor vehicle agency which discharge papers, additional documents and fees apply.
The VA Health and Benefits app includes a Proof of Veteran Status screen. Download it through the VA link below. Confirm that the retailer accepts the screen before relying on it; it is not a universal checkout credential.
Request a DD214 from the National Archives online or by mail or fax. Most basic non-archival requests by veterans are free; older archival records can have fees. Use a copy that contains the fields requested by the particular verifier.
For the Exchange review, Member Copy 1 is insufficient. AAFES lists Member Copies 2 through 8 and says not to redact that submission. Follow the secure verifier instructions rather than sending records to a store or to Claim Raven.
A DoD card may already provide proof for discounts. Active personnel, retirees and some Guard and Reserve members qualify under DoD rules. Apply through a RAPIDS office using DD Form 1172-2. A veteran who does not qualify for a DoD card can consider a VIC, VHIC or state designation.
Showing a card at a register and uploading a copy are different. ID.me does not accept uploaded CAC or Uniformed Services ID cards.
ID.me accepts several veteran documents, including DD214, NGB22, VHIC, VIC, VA eligibility letters and a state or county veteran ID. Names must appear on the document. Uploads of CAC and Uniformed Services ID cards are not accepted.
The store sets discount eligibility. Verifying a military credential does not mean every store includes your group.
SheerID proof requirements depend on the retailer. Nike asks for government proof with name, branch and service status, while The North Face lists documents such as DD-214, VA ID and a license with a veteran mark. Use the retailer's verification link and instructions.
Nike and Foot Locker describe document checks of up to 20 minutes. Do not assume that timing applies to every retailer.
Use the brand page to identify its verification service. Compare the name on your account and service record, read the requested document fields, and use the verifier's support route for a document problem. Ask the retailer about an excluded product or checkout problem. Do not send service records to Claim Raven.
| Brand | Proof | Without a smartphone |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports | No military proof is needed for ordinary public deals. Seasonal document requirements must be checked when an offer returns. | Bring a qualifying competitor ad to a store for price-match review. |
| Adidas | ID.me lists DD214, NGB22, VHIC, VIC and state veteran identification. Adidas links to ID.me rather than publishing its own military document list. | Generate the relevant store code in a computer browser before visiting. Confirm how the store needs the code presented. |
| AMC Theatres | Valid photo military ID | No phone is needed. Buy at the box office and show your photo military ID. |
| American Airlines | Active duty: U.S. military ID at the check-in counter, plus your orders when traveling on orders. Dependents on orders: military dependent ID and a copy of active orders. Veterans: American does not list documents for the WeSalute+ route. | Bag and boarding benefits use your physical military ID. Military fares are booked by calling Reservations. |
| Apple | ID.me lists DD214, NGB22, VHIC, VIC and a state veteran designation for veterans. Apple does not publish a separate document list. | Start from a computer browser. Any additional identity-check requirements are set by ID.me. |
| Ariat | Ariat says some checks need extra documents but does not list them. SheerID asks for a government-issued document showing your name, branch, current affiliation and, if it applies, your discharge date. If your last name has changed, Ariat asks for a government-issued document with your current last name along with your other document. | Create or sign in to your Ariat Insider account and verify through SheerID on a computer. |
| ASICS | SheerID requests a government-issued service document showing name, branch, affiliation and discharge date when applicable. | Online shopping works in a computer browser. |
| AT&T | Paystub dated within the last 90 days (active duty, reserve members, and spouses of active-duty members with proof of marriage); DD214 showing honorable discharge (veterans); NGB Form 22 or 22A (Army or Air National Guard); Driver's license with a veteran designation (veterans) | Call 855-830-7190, visit an AT&T store, or use the form in a computer browser. |
| AutoZone | DoD ID card or uniformed services ID card. Veteran ID Card (VIC) or Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). State ID card or driver's license with a veteran designation. A copy of your DD214. DoD dependent ID (DD Form 1173 or 1173-1). AutoZone says this list is not complete. | No phone is needed. The discount is in-store only and uses a physical card or document. |
| Avis | An active WeSalute+ subscription and the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number it gives you. At pickup, the same driver's license and payment card any renter needs. Avis does not list a military ID check for this rate. | Avis' WeSalute+ partner page lists a phone number for joining WeSalute+, (866) 838-2774. Avis does not describe booking the military rate by phone. |
| Bass Pro Shops | Military ID card, active or expired (in store); State-issued ID, such as a driver's license, that shows veteran status (in store); DD 214 discharge papers (in store) | Shop in a store with proof of service, or verify on a computer and then order by phone. |
| Birkenstock | Birkenstock does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for each military group. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Use birkenstock.com/us on a computer and verify with ID.me at checkout. |
| Boot Barn | Boot Barn does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for each military group. For veterans, ID.me accepts documents such as a DD214, a VA eligibility letter, a Veteran Health Identification Card or a Veteran ID Card. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me in the cart on bootbarn.com from a computer, or shop in a store and bring identification. |
| Brooks Running | Brooks does not publish its own document list. ID.me's help pages count veterans in its military group and list the DD214, VA eligibility letters, the VHIC and the VIC as veteran proof, so ID.me may verify a veteran. Brooks itself does not say veterans qualify for this discount. ID.me does not accept CAC or Uniformed Services ID cards. | Verify through ID.me and shop at brooksrunning.com in a computer browser. |
| Carhartt | Carhartt does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for each military group. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me during checkout on carhartt.com from a computer. |
| Columbia Sportswear | Columbia does not list documents. It links ID.me's military eligibility list, and ID.me sets the proof for each group. ID.me lists the DD214, VA eligibility letters, the VHIC, the VIC and a state ID with a veteran mark as veteran proof. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me in the columbia.com bag from a computer. |
| Costco | Costco does not list documents. The SheerID form asks for military status, branch of service, name, date of birth and email. | Join on costco.com from a computer. |
| Crocs | Crocs does not publish its own document list. ID.me's help pages count veterans in its military group and list the DD214, VA eligibility letters, the VHIC and the VIC as veteran proof, so ID.me may verify a veteran. Crocs itself does not say veterans qualify for this discount. ID.me does not accept CAC or Uniformed Services ID cards. | Verify through ID.me and shop at crocs.com in a computer browser. |
| Darn Tough | Darn Tough says a document proving your status is generally enough. It does not list which documents VerifyPass accepts. | Open Darn Tough's discount page on a computer and select Get Code. |
| Dell | Government-issued proof with name, branch, affiliation and discharge date if applicable, per SheerID. | Use Dell My Account on a computer. |
| Delta Air Lines | Active duty military ID for pre-boarding. A military email address to receive the Delta Vacations eCertificate. | Book military fares and Delta Vacations packages by phone. Delta Vacations still needs a military email address for the eCertificate. |
| Discount Tire | ID.me lists veteran proof such as DD214 and NGB22. | Use the website on a computer; no separate offline route is confirmed. |
| Disney Cruise Line | Valid US military ID for active or retired members. Active Guard and Reserve members: military ID plus active duty orders dated as of January 1 of the previous year. Spouses: their own valid, active US military ID. | Book by phone or through a travel advisor, then show your ID at check-in. |
| Disney+ | Disney+ does not list documents. You must be an authorized shopper verified through The Exchange, and The Exchange decides what proof it accepts. | Every step runs on The Exchange and Disney+ websites, so a computer browser works. |
| Disney parks | Valid qualifying military ID | A ticket office handles purchase; park reservations still apply. |
| Disneyland | Valid military identification to buy any military ticket. Valid military identification to use 3-Day and 4-Day tickets. Valid military identification at hotel check-in for the military room rate. | Buy at a base ticket office. Disney says a MyDisney account and phone are needed for Lightning Lane Multi Pass features. |
| Dollywood | Dollywood says valid military personnel IDs and dependent IDs are verified online using ID.me. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card, so check ID.me's own document list. | Verify with ID.me from a computer on the military discount page. |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | Valid driving license held for at least a year, photo ID and payment card; military or government ID may be requested. | Pickup uses physical documents; no separate discount-booking procedure is stated. |
| Fanatics | ID.me military verification; Veterans: DD214, NGB 22, VA eligibility letter, VHIC or VIC through ID.me's upload route | Not stated by Fanatics. |
| FIGS | ID.me military verification; Veterans: DD214, NGB 22, VA eligibility letter, VHIC or VIC through ID.me's upload route | FIGS gives desktop checkout steps, so you can verify from a computer. |
| Finish Line | U.S. Military Services Privilege and Identification Card; Uniformed Services ID card; DD214; VA Veteran ID Card; VFW membership card; American Legion membership card; VetRewards card from Veterans Advantage | No phone is needed. Bring one of the listed IDs to a Finish Line or JD Sports store. |
| Foot Locker | Government proof showing full name, service branch and military status. Upload PDF, JPG, PNG, BMP or GIF. | Show your ID at checkout in a store, or use the website. |
| Ford and Lincoln | Veterans: DD214, NGB22, VHIC, VIC or state ID with a veteran designation. | Use the website and bring a copy of the confirmation email. |
| GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) | Veterans: DD214. Active duty: a Leave and Earnings Statement from the last 30 days. Activated Guard or Reserve: current orders that show activation dates. Retirees: retiree account statement, retiree pay letter, retiree separation orders, retiree or DAVPRM uniformed services ID card, a VA letter showing a 100 percent service-connected evaluation, or a VA card. At the dealer: the authorization number and a copy of your driver's license with the license number blacked out. | GM offers no route around ID.me, and ID.me requires an email address. For help with the GM site, call the automated line at 1-866-902-1902. |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Great Wolf does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for its military group. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me from a computer on the lodge's Howling Heroes page. |
| Hertz | Government or military ID may be requested at pickup for the military code. USAA membership, validated on USAA.com, for the USAA rate. | USAA members can book by phone at 1-800-654-9141. Hertz does not list a phone route for the military code. |
| Hilton | A current, valid U.S. or Canadian military ID card, shown at check-in. | Book by phone at 1-800-HONORS (1-800-445-8667) in the U.S. or Canada and ask for the Military Family Rate plan. |
| HOKA | ID.me lists the DD214, NGB 22, VHIC, VIC, VA eligibility letters and a state ID with a veteran mark. It does not accept CAC or Uniformed Services ID cards as military proof. HOKA does not publish its own document list. | Verify from the hoka.com cart in a computer browser. |
| The Home Depot | Most people verify from data checks without a document. If SheerID asks for proof, upload a government-issued document showing your name, branch, military status and discharge date if you have one. Currently serving members and federal employees cannot upload a military ID. Use a different document. | Enroll on HomeDepot.com from a computer, then give the cashier the phone number on your account. |
| Honda | Honda does not list documents on its offer page. Honda Financial Services approves eligibility, so ask the dealer which proof HFS needs before you visit. | Honda's offer page names no online verifier, so the check happens with the dealer and HFS. |
| HP | HP does not list documents. It requires a valid ID.me account with a military group affiliation. ID.me lists DD214, NGB form 22, VHIC, VIC, a state or county veteran ID, or a license with a veteran mark for veterans. ID.me does not accept Common Access Cards or Uniformed Services ID cards. | Select Verify with ID.me on the HP Frontline Heroes page from a computer, then finish the HP store registration. |
| Hulu | Hulu does not list documents. You need an Exchange account verified as an authorized shopper, and The Exchange decides what proof it accepts. | Every step runs on The Exchange and Hulu websites, so a computer browser works. |
| Hyundai | Hyundai does not list documents. ID.me's help page names the DD214, VIC, VHIC, NGB 22, VA eligibility letters and a state license with a veteran mark for veterans. | Hyundai offers no route outside ID.me. You need an email address, which you then give to the dealer. |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler (Stellantis) | Stellantis says you may be asked for qualifying documentation and does not list it. SheerID's FAQ asks for a government-issued document showing your name, branch, current status and discharge date if you have one. | The pages offer no route outside the online verification link. Deployed members overseas are pointed to Military AutoSource instead. |
| Kohl's | A military identification card. A state-issued identification indicating veteran status. Form DD 214. | No smartphone is needed. Bring your ID to a Kohl's store on a Monday. |
| LEGOLAND (US parks) | Valid military or Department of Defense ID card; Government-issued ID showing veteran status, named by LEGOLAND California; Valid military ID at a base ITT office, named by LEGOLAND Florida | Buy discounted tickets at a base ITT ticket office with your military ID. |
| LG | ID.me military verification; Veterans: DD214, NGB 22, VA eligibility letter, VHIC or VIC through ID.me's upload route | Not stated by LG. |
| Lowe's | Store photo ID: driver's license, state or federal ID, DoD ID, passport or passport card. Online military proof requirements are not listed here. | Enroll on a computer; give the cashier your phone number and photo ID. |
| Lululemon | Valid ID at the store after online approval. For document review, use credentials whose name matches the verification form; the brand does not list every accepted document. | Use the website on a computer to verify, then shop in store with ID. |
| Medieval Times | Medieval Times does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for its military group. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Buy at a participating military base, or verify with ID.me from a computer on the military discounts page. |
| Michaels | A government-issued document showing your full name, branch of service and current military status. In store, a valid military ID. Michaels does not list which IDs count. | Show your military ID at a store register, or verify from a computer through your Michaels Rewards account dashboard. |
| Microsoft | Microsoft asks for the email address on your personal Microsoft account, not a work or school account. It does not publish a document list or name an outside verifier. | Check eligibility and shop on microsoft.com from a computer. |
| New Balance | ID.me lists DD214, NGB22 and veteran-marked state ID. | Verify from a computer browser. |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | ID.me lists DD214, NGB22 and veteran-marked state ID. | Use a computer browser. |
| Nike | Government service proof showing name, branch and current status. | Use Nike.com on a computer, or show ID in a participating store. |
| Nissan | Surviving spouses, children and parents: a photocopy of the DD-214, a Summary of Benefits letter or a death certificate. Everyone else: Nissan requires proof of eligibility and a valid U.S. driver's license but does not list which documents count. | No smartphone is needed. Nissan's page links to no online verifier, so you bring proof to the dealer. |
| Oakley | Government ID for identity verification; ID.me military proof can include DD214 or NGB22. | The account instructions allow a webcam in place of a smartphone. |
| On | On does not publish its own document list. It refers eligibility questions to the ID.me Help Center. ID.me's help pages count veterans in its military group and list the DD214, VA eligibility letters, the VHIC and the VIC as veteran proof, so ID.me may verify a veteran. On itself does not say veterans qualify for this discount. ID.me does not accept CAC or Uniformed Services ID cards. | Verify through ID.me and shop at On.com in a computer browser. |
| Oura | A verified GOVX ID. Oura does not list which service documents GOVX accepts. | Not stated by Oura. |
| Paramount+ | Paramount+ first checks your name, military status, branch and date of birth against SheerID's records. If there is no match, SheerID asks you to upload documents; Paramount+ does not list which ones. | Use the verification link in a computer browser. |
| Peacock | The linked SheerID FAQ requests government-issued proof showing name, branch, service affiliation and discharge date when applicable. | Use Peacock and its linked verifier in a computer browser. SheerID may request a mobile number if its form requires one. |
| Peloton | Peloton does not list documents. It says ID.me asks for the documents needed to confirm your status. ID.me lists DD214, NGB form 22, VHIC, VIC, a state or county veteran ID, or a license with a veteran mark for veterans. ID.me does not accept Common Access Cards or Uniformed Services ID cards. | Start at Peloton's special pricing page from a computer and complete ID.me there. |
| PUMA | PUMA does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for each military group. ID.me's veteran documents include the DD214, VA eligibility letters, the VHIC and the VIC. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me and shop on PUMA.com in a computer browser. |
| Royal Caribbean | Active duty, Guard and Reserve: white uniformed services ID card. Retirees: red (Reserve retired) or blue (active duty retired) ID card. 100 percent disabled veterans: tan uniformed services ID card. Veterans: DD 214 plus a current photo. Spouses of deployed or deceased members: pink or tan dependent ID. | Proof is a card or paper document shown at the pier. Royal Caribbean also lists phone, email and travel agent help for booking. |
| Salomon | Salomon does not list military documents. The Pro Club asks for a supporting document that proves eligibility, such as proof of employment or qualification, and says an outdated card will not be approved. | Apply at amersportsproclub.com and shop salomon.com from a computer browser. |
| Sam's Club | Active or retired DoD military ID; Common Access Card (CAC); DD214 with valid photo ID; Veterans Identification Card (VIC); Military organization membership card (American Legion, VFW, DAV) with photo ID; VA medical benefits card | Open the membership offer on a computer. |
| Samsung | Active members: qualifying .mil email; Veterans: ID.me document route, including DD214 or NGB22 | Create a Samsung account on a computer before ID.me verification. |
| San Diego Zoo | Common Access Card (CAC) or Uniformed Services ID card for active duty, Guard and Reserve; Valid dependent ID card for spouses and dependents | No phone is needed. The benefit works by showing a physical ID in person. |
| Six Flags | Six Flags does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for its military group. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me and buy from a computer on your park's military page. |
| Stanley | Stanley does not list documents. ID.me sets the proof for each military group. ID.me lists the DD214, VA eligibility letters, the VHIC and the VIC as veteran proof. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card. | Verify with ID.me on stanley1913.com from a computer. |
| Subaru | Subaru does not list documents. ID.me's help page names the DD214, VIC, VHIC, NGB 22, VA eligibility letters and a state license with a veteran mark for veterans. | Subaru offers no route outside ID.me. For program help, email vipprogram@subaru.com. |
| T-Mobile | DD214, leave and earnings statement or orders; Veteran proof must show qualifying service and discharge. | Bring documents to a T-Mobile store. |
| Target | DD214, NGB22, veteran-marked state ID, VHIC, VIC or VA disability letter; LES or reserve activation orders for current service; Honorable discharge certificate, reserve separation orders or Retiree Account Statement (eRAS) for veterans and retirees; Record brief or enlistment contract for current members | Use Military verification in Target.com account settings. |
| The North Face | Veterans: DD-214, VA ID, VA benefits letter, DD256 or a license with a veteran designation. | Use a computer or show military ID in a store. |
| Tractor Supply | ID.me veteran proof includes DD214 and NGB22. | Enroll on a computer; the quarterly barcode is also emailed. |
| UGG | UGG says you may be asked to upload documentation but does not list which documents it accepts. | Verify with SheerID and shop at ugg.com in a computer browser. |
| Under Armour | ID.me accepts DD214, NGB22 and veteran-marked state ID. | Use a computer at UA.com. |
| United Airlines | If prompted, a pay statement (LES) from the last 90 days or orders issued within the past year, showing your name, branch and current status. For United Vacations: a redacted DD214 or NGB 22, retirement orders, relocation orders or a VA statement of service. Veterans also include a veteran or retirement card. | Verification and fare booking happen on united.com or the United app. United Vacations works by email. United does not describe a phone route for the fare discount. |
| Universal Studios | Current qualifying military or Department of Defense ID | Purchase and activation use ticket offices. |
| Valvoline Instant Oil Change | A military ID. Valvoline does not list other documents. | Show your military ID at the service center. Valvoline describes no app or online verification. |
| Verizon | ID.me accepts veteran documents such as DD214, NGB22, VHIC, VIC and a state veteran designation. Verizon explicitly names DD214 for Gold Star next of kin. | Use the website on a computer or ask a Verizon retail store to handle enrollment. |
| YETI | Government-issued ID in YETI stores; ID.me lists DD214 and NGB22 for veterans. | Visit a YETI store with government-issued ID. |
| YouTube TV | YouTube does not list documents. ID.me's help page names the DD214, NGB 22, VIC, VHIC and a veteran-marked state license for veterans, and says it does not accept CACs or uniformed services ID cards. | Not stated by YouTube. The offer needs a Google account and ID.me verification online. |