You can request a copy of your DD214 and other military service records from the National Archives. Learn more about how to make a request.
You can request your military service records to get information like this:
You can request records from the National Archives online, by mail, or by fax.
Note: If you’re submitting an application for VA benefits, we’ll request your DD214 for you when we receive your application. You don’t need to do this yourself through the National Archives.
You can request your military service records online using the National Archives’ eVetRecs tool. When you get to eVetRecs, select Make a new request.
Note: You’ll receive an email letting you know that we’ve received your request.
Fill out a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form 180).
Mail or fax your completed form to the appropriate address or fax number listed on the last page of the form. To find the right address or fax number for you, you’ll need to use the first chart on that page to find your branch of service, separation date, and type of record.
If you were discharged after any of these dates, you can request your records from the DOD through the milConnect website:
Note: You’ll need a Premium DS Logon account to request your records through milConnect. If you don’t have a Premium DS Logon account, you can learn more about creating DS Logon accounts on the DS Logon website.
Contact your personnel command for your records.
You can also request your records from the National Archives and they’ll send your request to your personnel command.
If you don’t have the Veteran’s records to provide to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, they will try to locate the records they need to determine eligibility for burial benefits. You don’t need to request the Veteran’s military service records yourself.
Call our National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
You may be considered the next of kin if you’re related to the Veteran in any of these ways:
You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records from the National Archives online, by mail, or fax.
You can also request their military records in any of these ways:
When you request the Veteran’s records, you’ll need to provide a copy of one of these documents:
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.
If the Veteran was discharged less than 62 years ago, you may be able to request limited information from their Military Personnel File. You’ll need authorization from the Veteran’s next of kin to request their full military service record.