Veteran Resources
Explore clear, practical guides designed to help veterans and their families understand DD214 requests, replacement discharge papers, military records, benefits, and common documentation questions.
Learn how to begin a DD214 request online, what information you need, and what to expect during the process.
Replacement RecordsLearn how to request another copy when a DD214 you previously received was lost, damaged, or misplaced.
Online AccessLearn when online access may be available and why many DD214 requests still require processing.
Missing RecordsLearn why a DD214 may never have been issued for some service periods and what other separation records or request options may apply.
Processing TimeUnderstand what affects DD214 processing times and what veterans and families can do to avoid delays.
DD214 CostsLearn when government DD214 requests are generally free, when archival fees may apply, and how private request assistance differs.
Learn how the process differs for a living parent versus a deceased parent and when authorization or next-of-kin access may apply.
Next of KinLearn how qualifying next of kin can request a deceased Veteran’s records, including proof-of-death and burial-related situations.
Spouse RequestsLearn when a spouse may request a DD214, including authorization for a living Veteran and next-of-kin rules after death.
Records AccessUnderstand who may be eligible to request military records and why access rules can vary by situation.
Explore seven practical situations where a DD214 or other service documentation may become important.
VA BenefitsLearn how VA uses military service and discharge records when evaluating benefits, and when Veterans may not need to obtain a DD214 first.
Benefit EligibilityReview common benefits and programs that may require military service documentation and when a DD214 may be relevant.
Burial BenefitsLearn how a DD214 or other accepted discharge record can support military funeral honors and Veteran burial benefits.
VA Home LoanLearn how a DD214 can help verify military service when applying for VA home loan eligibility.
Proof of ServiceLearn about alternative documentation that may help verify military service when a DD214 is unavailable.
Learn how service records are requested and what information helps locate a veteran’s file.
Request ChecklistReview the details that can help make a DD214 request more complete and easier to process.
Form ComparisonCompare DD214 separation records, DD215 corrections, and how current military record correction procedures work.
CorrectionsLearn how DD214 corrections work today, where correction requests are handled, and when a DD215 or reissued DD214 may apply.
Guard RecordsLearn what an NGB Form 22 documents, how it is used, and why National Guard members may also have a DD214.
Record ComparisonCompare the service documented by a DD214 and NGB Form 22 and learn why a National Guard member may have both.
Personnel FileLearn what an Official Military Personnel File may contain, how it differs from a DD214, and how to request broader service records.
Military MedalsLearn how Veterans and eligible family members can request authorized replacement medals through the appropriate military service.
Learn when emergency DD214 procedures may apply, what faster electronic options may exist, and why same-day access is not guaranteed.
DelaysTroubleshoot an existing DD214 request, including record-location issues, missing information, workload, and fire-related reconstruction.
Missing InfoLearn what other identifying information may help locate records when a service number is unavailable.
Lost RecordsLearn how NPRC may reconstruct military service when the government personnel file itself was damaged, destroyed, or cannot be located.
Records StorageLearn how military record custody varies by branch, service status, separation date, and the type of record being requested.
GetMyDD214.com helps Veterans and eligible family members organize service information, prepare military-record requests, and identify the appropriate request path.
Start My DD214 RequestGetMyDD214.com is a private paid records-request assistance service. Our service fee is $99.95. We are not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, National Archives, or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans and eligible family members may also request basic non-archival military records directly from the appropriate government agency, generally at no cost.
