You can also request documents with information about your service, such as your:. Call our National Cemetery Scheduling Office at Get more information about planning a burial. If the Veteran was discharged more than 62 years ago, you can order a copy of their military records.
The National Archives opens all records to the public 62 years after discharge. Learn how to access archived records. If the Veteran was discharged less than 62 years ago, you may be able to request limited information from their Military Personnel File. Find out about general public access to military records. Louis, Missouri, and how to reconstruct your records to support a VA disability compensation claim. For a mail request, you can download the paper application here.
Be sure that you mail your request to the proper location. The last page of the application has detailed instructions that will tell you which location is correct. Do not use the emergency fax number given elsewhere on this page. Emergency Requests Funerals, Surgery, etc.
The National Archives will expedite delivery of a DD under certain circumstances, usually in 1 to 5 days. They will work directly with the Archives to obtain the records necessary. Otherwise, download the paper form and state the nature of the emergency in the "Purpose" section.
Fax the form to the Archive Customer Service Team at The next morning, around 7am Central time, call the Customer Service Team at The process to get a replacement DD Form varies depending on a variety of factors including volume of requests, staffing, federal funding, and other variables. Prequalify today! It is important that all information is filled out correctly and that all paper forms are printed, signed and dated in order to expedite the process and prevent any delays.
The NPRC receives thousands of requests per day which can account for a lengthy response time. However, the website states that the majority of requests are responded to in just ten days. Unfortunately, for older records that involve reconstruction efforts due to the fire at NPRC, the wait time may be 6 months or longer due to extensive search requirements. Once you obtain your official copy of the DD make sure it is stored alongside other critical documentation such as your birth certificate and social security card in a safety deposit box or fire proof case in your home.
Copies 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 have blocks 25 separation authority , 26 separation code , and 27 reentry code redacted. These copies are also known as the short form. Government Agencies and employers often ask for the long form because discharge status is relevant.
Quick Tip: If you only have a long form DD but need the short form, simply copy the the undeleted long form without the bottom 1. Both these forms are identical long form copies and contain all of the necessary information to show proof of military service and honorable discharge. If a veteran needs to obtain a long form copy of their DD, the Service 2 Copy is what will be provided.
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