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. A Service 2 Copy should be equally acceptable when proof of service is required. The Service 2 Copy has the full legal force and effect as the original Member 4. At the time of this writing, a move to bring the DD Form online and fully electronic is projected for the year , so those who currently require paper versions of the document should not anticipate an immediate change.
According to some sources, the proposed move to an all-electronic version of this paperwork would be the first major revision to military discharge paperwork since the s.
If a veteran is deceased, the surviving next-of-kin may request a copy of the DD using the online order form that can be filled out on the National Archives Website. The form must bear the signature of the next of kin and mailed in along with any other required documents. Contact your nearest VA branch office to learn where to get the form and how to fill it out properly and get the process started.
Any errors on the replacement DD form were on the original DD and should be corrected as soon as possible. A replacement DD takes time to process and send. When submitting a request for a replacement DD, be sure to mention any special circumstances that may require faster processing. The National Archives makes no promises for any particular request but circumstances permitting, your application may be given precedent in some cases where justified.
In most cases, no. If a fee is required, the National Personnel Center will let you know as soon as possible. Most veterans and their families will not have to pay a fee to get a replacement DD In many cases you are required to have a DD to claim benefits post-retirement or separation.
Credit guidelines are set by the lender, typically with a minimum FICO score requirement. Military guidelines, regulations, and benefits are introduced each year for everything from Military Pay Charts to your VA Loan benefits. We can help you stay informed. Contact Us. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of your DD Look here for common problems and solutions involving the DD Provide as much information as possible and send copies of any service documents available- this will help the process and leave little room for error.
Authorized Third Party Requesters: lawyers, doctors, historians, etc. State their relation to the individual and the purpose of the request. All authorizations should specify exactly what the veteran or next-of-kin is allowing to be released to a third party. The veteran or next-of-kin if the veteran is deceased must authorize the release of any information available to the public.
Make sure you double check through the deceased documents as a copy may already be there. If providing authorization, the authorization must 1 be in writing, 2 specify what additional information or copies that the NRPC may release and 3 include the signature of the veteran or next-of-kin. The NPRC can only release limited information. For more information click here. If your request is urgent e.
If the veteran is not going to be interned at a National Cemetery, the requester may fax the SF or signature page from eVetRecs including signature of the next of kin and proof of death to the Customer Service Team at For Status Checks beyond 90 days from request : mprstatus nara. Our vision is that every service member, veteran, and their family can easily access the full range of comprehensive services required to achieve their unique goals, and to provide a first-class service experience to match service member and veterans' first class military service.
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