

Contact a Veterans Service Organization, the DoD, National Personnel Records Center, Federal Information Centers, or Veteran Administration Offices for further information and assistance. The official address of the organization is 9700 Page Avenue St. Mail or fax a filled-out Standard Form 180 to the National Personnel Records Center.

Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, is used to facilitate the process both when filing digitally and sending requests by mail. The simplest to request a copy of any of your military records is to visit the National Archives Website and file an online application.The process of replacing a lost or stolen certificate by the veteran, authorized representative, or next-of-kin takes three to four weeks. A DD Form 215 can be used to correct any mistakes found on the certificate. The certificate is given out to each soldier on the day of discharge.

The DD Form 214 is necessary for obtaining VA benefits, applying for new jobs, getting subsidized loans, enrolling in Veterans organizations, etc. A finalized DD Form 214 will be available on the day of discharge. The document will not be given to the soldier until the actual separation date. This document is sent to the retiree, who has to complete and thoroughly check the form before submitting it to the person in charge.
