What Information Do I Need to Request a DD214? | GetMyDD214
DD214 REQUEST GUIDE What Information Do I Need to Request a DD214? You do not need to know every detail of your military service to request a DD214, but providing accurate identifying and service information can make it easier for the appropriate records custodian to locate your file. The current Standard Form 180 asks for […]
How to Request Military Service Records | GetMyDD214
MILITARY RECORDS GUIDE How to Request Military Service Records Veterans and eligible family members can request DD214s, personnel records, service history, awards information, and other military records through official government systems. The correct request method depends on the type of record, branch of service, separation date, and who is making the request. Last reviewed: August […]
How to Prove Military Service Without a DD214
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE How to Prove Military Service Without a DD214 If you do not have a copy of your DD214, you may still be able to document parts of your military service using other official records. What is accepted depends on why proof of service is being requested, so replacing a missing DD214 is […]
How to Use a DD214 for a VA Home Loan
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE How to Use a DD214 for a VA Home Loan Veterans applying for a VA-backed home loan may need their DD214 when establishing eligibility for the benefit. For many Veterans, the discharge document is used when requesting the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) that confirms to a lender that they qualify for the […]
How to Use a DD214 for Burial Benefits: A Guide for Families
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE How to Use a DD214 for Burial Benefits A Veteran’s DD214 can be an important document when arranging military funeral honors, determining eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery, or applying for certain memorial benefits. If the DD214 cannot be located, families may still have options for verifying the Veteran’s military […]
What Benefits Require a DD214? A Guide for Veterans and Families
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE What Benefits Require a DD214? A DD214 is one of the most important records a Veteran can keep after leaving active military service. It is commonly used to establish service history for VA health care, disability claims, VA home loans, federal Veterans’ Preference, burial and memorial benefits, and other programs. However, not […]
Why You Need a DD214 for VA Benefits
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE Why You Need a DD214 for VA Benefits Your DD214 documents important details about your active military service and discharge. That information can play a major role in VA eligibility decisions, but Veterans do not always need to personally obtain or upload a DD214 before applying for benefits. Last reviewed: August 27, […]
Who Can Legally Request a Veteran’s Military Records?
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE Who Can Legally Request a Veteran’s Military Records? Who can access a Veteran’s military records depends on whether the Veteran is living or deceased, when they separated from military service, and whether the requester has authorization. Veterans and qualifying next of kin generally have greater access than members of the public. Last […]
Can a Spouse Request a DD214?
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE Can a Spouse Request a DD214? A spouse may be able to request a Veteran’s DD214, but the rules depend on whether the Veteran is living or deceased. A spouse of a living Veteran generally needs the Veteran’s authorization, while an un-remarried surviving spouse may qualify as next of kin after the […]
How to Correct a DD214: DD215 Explained
DD214 RESOURCE GUIDE How to Correct a DD214: DD215 Explained Errors on a DD214 can sometimes be corrected, but the process has changed. Although DD Form 215 has historically been used to document corrections to a DD214, the National Archives no longer creates DD215s. Correction requests are now generally handled through the appropriate military service […]