Military Records Request

On-Line Standard Form 180 request for DD-214, through the National Archives:

eVetRecs or alternate eVetRecs
Also see below for other ways of requesting Military Records from the National Archives

Standard Form 180 - Request Pertaining to Military Records

You may download and print the Standard Form 180 - Request Pertaining to Military Records.

or you may submit a request for military records by letter:

• Mail requests must contain enough information to identify the record.
• Certain basic information is needed to locate military service records. This information includes the veteran's complete name used while in service (Last, First, MI), service number or social security number, branch of service, and dates of service. Date and place of birth may also be helpful, especially if the service number is not known.
• Federal law [5 USC 552a(b)] requires that all requests for records and information be submitted in writing.
• Each request must be signed and dated.
• The SF 180 may be photocopied as needed. Please submit a separate request (either SF 180 or letter) for each individual whose records are being requested.

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