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<div class="region region-content"> <section id="block-system-main" class="block block-system clearfix"> <h1>Request Military Service Records</h1> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> function Launch_RecServ() { var the_url = "https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html"; Onlink_App=window.open(the_url,"Onlink","width=800,height=600,left=0,top=0,scrollbars=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,resizable=no,status=no,toolbar=no,source=no"); } </script> <p>Recent military service and medical records are <strong>not online</strong>. However, most veterans and their next of kin can obtain <strong>free copies</strong> of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and the following military service records any of the ways listed below.  </p> <div class="nwidget nlayout ncolumns row " data-columns="2x1_2"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="nwidget ncallout clearfix outline width100 #ff0000" data-additional-classes="#ff0000" data-alignment="" data-style="outline" data-version="1" data-width="100"> <p><strong>Looking for records?</strong></p> <p><a class="nwidget nbutton btn btn-primary " data-additional_classes="" data-link="https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html" data-size="" data-style="btn-primary" data-title="<strong>Start Request Online<strong>" data-version="1" href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html"><strong>Start Request Online</strong></a> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/dd-214?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">DD 214/ Separation Documents</a></li> <li><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/ompf-background?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) </a></li> <li><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/replace-medals.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Replacement Medals</a></li> <li><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/medical-records.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Medical and Health Records</a></li> </ul> <hr> <ul> <li><u><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/emergencies?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Burials and Emergency Requests</a></u> </li> <li><u><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/natural-disaster-requests?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Natural Disaster Requests</a></u></li> </ul> <hr> <p>If you are unable to start the form online and prefer to submit a traditional request form, you can mail or Fax it:</p> <p><a class="nwidget nbutton btn btn-default" data-additional_classes="" data-link="https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html" data-size="" data-style="btn-default" data-title="Mail or Fax Form" data-version="1" href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Mail or Fax Form</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="nwidget ncallout outline width100 " data-additional-classes="" data-alignment="" data-style="outline" data-version="1" data-width="100"> <p><strong>How can I check on the status of my request?</strong></p> <p>Allow us time to receive and process your request before checking your request status.</p> <p>To check the status of your request, please click the following button:  </p> <p><a class="nwidget nbutton btn btn-primary " data-additional_classes="" data-link="https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/forms" data-size="" data-style="btn-primary" data-title="<strong>Check Request Status</strong>" data-version="1" href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/forms?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB"><strong>Check Request Status</strong></a></p> <p>You may also telephone the <strong>NPRC Customer Service Line</strong> (this is a long-distance call for most customers): <strong>314-801-0800</strong>. <strong>Note: </strong>Our peak calling times are weekdays between 10:00 a.m. CT and 3:00 p.m. CT. Staff is available to take your call as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 5:00 p.m. CT.</p> <p><a name="privacy"></a>*<a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/global-pages/privacy.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Please see our Privacy Statement</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <h6><em>Click "+" to display more information:</em></h6> <div class="nwidget naccordion" data-expand_first="true"> <div class="widget-placeholder" data-accordion-id="70584" data-additional-classes=""> Accordion </div> <div class="dynamic-widget"> <div id="accordion70584" class="panel-group "> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_72212" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_72212" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class=""><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>What if I’m not the Veteran or next-of-kin? Can I still access files?</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_72212" class="panel-collapse collapse in"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li><strong>It depends on the date</strong> the service member separated from the military. Military personnel records are <strong>open to the public 62 years after</strong> they leave the military. <em>(To calculate this, take the current year and subtract 62.)</em> Records of any veteran who separated from the military 62 (or more) years ago can be ordered by <em><strong>anyone</strong></em> for a copying fee (detailed below under “cost”). See <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/st-louis/military-personnel/public/general-public.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Access to Military Records by the General Public</a> for more details.</li> </ul> <p><strong>But what if it's been less than 62 years?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Records of individuals who left service <strong>less</strong> than 62 years ago are  subject to access restrictions and only limited information or copies may be released to the general public within the provisions of the law. The <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/foia-info?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)</a> and the Privacy Act provide balance between the right of the public to obtain information from military service records and the right of the former military service member to protect his/her privacy. See <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/military-personnel?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Federal Records Center Program to access these records</a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70577" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70577" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>Cost: Most basic requests are free but it depends on the discharge date. (Learn more)</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70577" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <p><strong>Free if Discharge Date is LESS than 62 years ago:</strong></p> <p>Generally there is no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next of kin and authorized representatives from Federal (non-archival) records.</p> <p>Some companies advertise DD Form 214 research services and will charge a fee for obtaining copies. <strong>This is provided as a free service by the National Archives and Records Administration.</strong></p> <p><strong>Costs for Discharge Dates MORE than 62 years ago:</strong></p> <p>There is a fee for records that are considered "Archival," which depends on the discharge date. If the request is made 62 years after the service member's separation from the military, the records are now open to the public and subject to the public fee schedule (44 USC 2116c and 44 USC 2307). This is a rolling date, the current year minus 62 years. <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/ompf-access-public?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Learn more</a>.</p> <p>These archival requests require the purchase of the COMPLETE photocopy of the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF):</p> <ul> <li>A routine OMPFs of 5 pages or less: $25 flat fee</li> <li>A routine OMPF of 6 pages or more: $70 flat fee (most OMPFs fall in this category)</li> <li><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/st-louis/pep?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Persons of Exceptional Prominence (PEP)</a> OMPF: $.80 cents per page ($20 minimum)</li> </ul> <p>If your request involves a service fee, you will be notified as soon as that determination is made.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70578" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70578" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>Response Time (Learn more)</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70578" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Response times from <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">NPRC</a> vary depending on the complexity of your request, the availability of the records, and our workload.  We work actively to respond to each request in a timely fashion, keep in mind we receive approximately 4,000 - 5,000 requests per day.  </p> <p>Please do not send a follow-up request before 90 days have elapsed, as it may cause further delays.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70580" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70580" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>Who may request military service records?</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70580" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <p>You may request military service records (including DD 214) if you are:</p> <ul> <li>A <strong>military veteran</strong>, or</li> <li>Next of kin of a <strong>deceased</strong>, former member of the military.<br> The <strong>next of kin</strong> can be any of the following: <ul> <li>Surviving spouse who has not remarried</li> <li>Father</li> <li>Mother</li> <li>Son</li> <li>Daughter</li> <li>Sister</li> <li>Brother</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>Public access depends on the discharge date:</strong></p> <p>Records are accessioned into the National Archives, and become archival, 62 years after the service member's separation from the military. This is a rolling date, the current year minus 62 years. See more information on <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/st-louis/military-personnel-archival?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">records older than 62 years</a>.<br><br> Archival records are open to the public and can be ordered online for a <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#cost">copying fee</a>. See <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/ompf-access-public?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Access to Military Records by the General Public</a> for more details.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70581" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70581" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>What information do I need for the request?</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70581" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <p><strong>Required Information:</strong></p> <hr> <p>Your request must contain certain basic information for us to locate your service records. This information includes:</p> <ul> <li>The veteran's complete name used while in service</li> <li>Service number</li> <li>Social Security number</li> <li>Branch of service</li> <li>Dates of service</li> <li>Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known).</li> <li>If you suspect your records may have been involved in the <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/fire-1973?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">1973 fire</a>, also include: <ul> <li>Place of discharge</li> <li>Last unit of assignment</li> <li>Place of entry into the service, if known.</li> </ul></li> <li>All requests must be <strong>signed</strong> and <strong>dated</strong> by the veteran or next of kin.</li> <li><strong>If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran</strong>, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.</li> </ul> <hr> <hr> <p><strong>Recommended Information (optional):</strong></p> <hr> <p>While this information is not required, it is extremely helpful to staff in understanding and fulfilling your request:</p> <ul> <li>The <strong>purpose or reason</strong> for your request, such as applying for veterans benefits, preparing to retire, or researching your personal military history.</li> <li>Any other specific information, documents, or records you require from your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) besides your Report of Separation (DD Form 214).</li> </ul> <p>For additional details on what information may or may not be included, please see the <strong><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/record-request-notice?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Special Notice to Veterans and Family Members regarding requests for copies of military personnel and/or medical files</a></strong>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70579" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70579" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>Where to Send My Request</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70579" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> function Launch_RecServ() { var the_url = "https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html"; Onlink_App=window.open(the_url,"Onlink","width=800,height=600,left=0,top=0,scrollbars=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,resizable=no,status=no,toolbar=no,source=no"); } </script> <p>You can mail or fax your <strong>signed</strong> and <strong>dated</strong> request to the National Archives' National Personnel Record Center (NPRC). Be sure to use the address specified (either in the instructions on the <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">SF-180</a> or in our online system, <a href="javascript:Launch_RecServ()?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">eVetRec</a>s). Most, but not all records, are stored at the NPRC. (See full list of <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/locations?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Locations of Military Service Records.</a>)</p> <p><strong>NPRC Fax Number :</strong><br> FAX: 314-801-9195</p> <p><strong>NPRC Mailing Address:</strong><br> National Personnel Records Center<br> Military Personnel Records<br> 1 Archives Drive<br> St. Louis, MO 63138<br> PHONE: 314-801-0800*<br> *Our peak calling times are weekdays between 10:00 a.m. CT and 3:00 p.m. CT. Staff is available to take your call as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 5:00 p.m. CT.<br><br><em>Please note that requests which are sent by Priority Mail, FedEx, UPS, or other "express" services will only arrive at the NPRC sooner. They will not be processed any faster than standard requests. See the section above on emergency requests.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70583" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70583" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>Other Methods to Obtain Military Service Records</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70583" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Other potential methods to obtain your records include:</p> <ul> <li>Writing a letter</li> <li>Contacting your state or county</li> </ul> <p>See <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records/other-request-methods.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Other Methods to Obtain your Military Service Records</a> for more details, or see more information on <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/st-louis/military-personnel/public/general-public.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">access to the general public</a>. </p> <p><strong>Special Note on Contacting by Email:</strong> Requests for military personnel records or information from them <strong>cannot</strong> be accepted by email at this time. The <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/about/laws/privacy-act-1974.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a)</a> and Department of Defense directives require a written request, signed and dated, to access information from military personnel records. Our email address should only be used only to request general information (hours of operations, procedures and forms) or to submit compliments, complaints, or concerns.</p> <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If you send messages using WebTV or a free-email service, you will not receive our response if your mailbox is full. Messages sent to full mailboxes are returned to us as "undeliverable." You may wish to include your mailing address in your message so that we may respond via the U.S. Postal Service.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingpanel_70582" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/veterans/military-service-records?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB#collapsepanel_70582" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#70584" class="collapsed"><i class="fa fa-minus-circle"></i><i class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i>How Can I Check on the Status of My Request?</a></h3> </div> <div id="collapsepanel_70582" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Allow us time to receive and process your request, then you may check on the status.  If you know your request number, click the Check Status button below to go to the check status page.</p> <p><a class="nwidget nbutton btn btn-danger " data-additional_classes="" data-link="https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/status.html" data-size="" data-style="btn-danger" data-title="Check Status" data-version="1" href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/status.html">Check Status</a></p> <p>If you do not know your request number, please provide the following information using the <a href="https://www-archives-gov.translate.goog/personnel-records-center/forms?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Online Status Update Request form</a>.</p> <p>Please provide:</p> <ul> <li>the name, address and phone number of the requester, and</li> <li>the veteran's branch of service to aid us to finding your request in our system.</li> </ul> <p>You may also telephone the<strong> NPRC Customer Service Line</strong> (this is a long-distance call for most customers): <strong>314-801-0800</strong>.  <em><strong>Note:</strong> Our peak calling times are weekdays between 10:00 a.m. CST and 3:00 p.m. CST. 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