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 Do you have your DD214?

How to Request Military Service Records or Prove Military Service

Military personnel records can be used for proving military service, or as a valuable tool in genealogical research. Most veterans and their next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records several ways:

1. The Internet - https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.asp

or

2. Mailing in a Military Record Requests: Standard Form SF-180

Download and print a copy of the SF-180 in PDF format.

  1.  Standard Form 180

  2. Mail to The National Personnel Records Center
    9700 Page Avenue
    St. Louis, Missouri 63132

    You may also be able to obtain the SF-180:

  3. From Federal Information Centers

  4. From local Veterans Administration offices

  5. From veterans service organizations

2. Write a Letter to Request Records

If you are not able to obtain SF-180, you may still submit a request for military records. Requests must contain enough information to identify the record among the more than 70 million on file at NPRC (MPR). Certain basic information is needed to locate military service records. This information includes:

  • The veteran's complete name used while in service
  • Service number or social security number
  • Branch of service
  • Dates of service
  • Date and place of birth may also be helpful, especially if the service number is not known
  • If the request pertains to a record that may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include:
    • Place of discharge
    • Last unit of assignment
    • Place of entry into the service, if known.
  • While this information is not required, it is extremely helpful to NPRC staff in understanding and fulfilling your request:
    • The purpose or reason for your request, such as applying for veterans benefits, preparing to retire, or researching your personal military history.
    • Any deadlines related to your request. We will do our best to meet any priorities. For example, you may be applying for a VA-guaranteed Home Loan and need to provide proof of military service by a specific date.
    • Any other specific information, documents or records you require from your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) besides your Report of Separation (DD Form 214).

Please submit a separate request (either SF 180 or letter) for each individual whose records are being requested.



Have you been awarded all of your medals?

Do you feel your entitled to addition medals/awards/etc?

Do you have your Service Medical Records?

Do you have a disability percentage?

Have you filed a disability percentage?

If you are less than a 100% disabled, when was the last time you filed your claim?

Do you have a copy of your compenstation letter with your current percentage?

If you have a percentage of disability, do you have a LEAP certificate?

If you have a percentage of disability, have you applied for Voc Rehab?

Do you want to go back to school?

Are you in need of employment?

In San Joaquin County, if you are currently employed Veteran; Does your employer know he gets grant money for keeping you employed?

Are you looking to work with the State?

Are you looking to work with the Federal Government?

Are you in need of Medical services?

Do you need dental care?

Do you need eye care?

Do you want information about Veteran Home Loans with the VA?

Do you want information about CALVET Loans with the State of Ca?

Am I eligible for the VFW?

Am I eligible for the AMVETS?

Am I eligible for the DAV?