Thursday, December 31, 2009

How long does it take for paper work to get processed in the Army after getting married?

My fianc茅 who is in the Army and I are getting married in May. How long should it take for our paper work to go through? He is being sent to another base in July. Should it be finished by then? Then what should we expect after that?How long does it take for paper work to get processed in the Army after getting married?
Depends on what your situation will be. There are several things involved here. You'll have to get an ID card, get enrolled in Deers and Tricare right away just to cover the basics.





However, should you want to move into housing, you'll have to apply for that as well, and that can take anywhere from a day to months depending on the waiting list.





Then, and this is the biggest issue, you'll have to wait for him to receive orders. If he's being reassigned within the USA, you'll be fine. However, if he's going overseas on an accompanied tour, you'll have to apply for that first. That can take a while, so you might not get to move with him right away. Like I said, that is for posts where dependents are allowed. If he's going to get a restricted tour, you'll have to remain in the USA by yourself.How long does it take for paper work to get processed in the Army after getting married?
You can take the marriage certificate to DEERS and you should be good to go that same day. However the only problem I see is if he already has orders he needs to get them amended to bring you along at military expense.





You husband will then start to collect BAH when he turns in the paperwork to finance as well though it may take one pay cycle to kick in. It will get back dated though. After that when you get to the next base he can request PTDY for 10 days to look for housing. Base housing usually has a waiting list. He also will need to get you enrolled in Tricare.
Immediately as soon as the AD member goes to Personnel and shows the clerk the marriage certificate, your birth certificate and SSN card. If you are together then you can get an ID card right then. You are automatically entered into DEERS so there for qualify for Tricare Standard. If he already has his orders then he needs to get those amended to include you. If it is an overseas (OCONUS) location then that means you need command sponsorship. To get cs you need to go through a medical and dental screening (EFMP).
It's usually processed right then and there. The first process is to get enrolled in DEERS, then you should receive a check list. The sooner you get it all checked off, the better. GOOD LUCK!
It shouldn't take too long, me and my wife got married in Oct. and our paperwork was through in about 2 weeks. Hope that helps.

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