ID card renewal for dependents Published July 5, 2011 By 28th Force Support Squadron ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- A sponsor may apply for renewal of a dependents' identification 10 to 20 days prior to expiration of the ID, per AFI 36-3026, paragraph 15.4. The sponsor must be present to sign the DD form 1172, or may sign the DD Form 1172 prior to the dependant coming in. A general Power of Attorney will work for signing the sponsor's signature. Spouses and dependants 21 and older must have two forms of ID at the time of request for a new ID card. For more information, call 28th Force Support Squadron Customer Service at (605) 385-2427.