The DD 214 Report of Separation is often required to establish veteran benefits or verify military service for employment. Information on this document includes dates of service, military education, military job, awards and decorations, and separation information. Once a service member has been discharged from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, personnel records including the DD 214 are stored at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Veterans may request a copy of their DD 214 from NARA electronically using the eVetRecs system or by mailing or faxing Standard Form SF 180.

Electronic Request

Request a DD 214 electronically using the eVetRecs at vetrecs.archives.gov. The online request requires information including name, branch of service, social security number, date of birth, approximate date of separation, place of birth and where the records are to be sent. Once the request is completed, a signature verification form will need to be printed, completed, and mailed or faxed to the NARA within 30 days of making the request.

Request by Mail

Use Standard Form SF 180 to request a DD 214 by fax or mail. The form may be downloaded and printed from NARA, picked up from local Veteran Administration Offices and veteran service organizations, or requested by mail by writing to the National Personnel Records Center. Once completed, mail the Standard Form SF-180 to the NPRC. National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132

Checking the Status of the Request

Check on the status of the request by email through the NPRC Customer Service Center at mpr.status@nara.gov or by phone at (314) 801-0800. Processing the record requests is typically completed within 10 days upon completion of the request.

Source:

How to Request Military Service Records or Prove Military Service

Military Service Records and Official Military Personnel Files

DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents

More Information:

Electronic Request for Veteran Records

SF 180