| How can I get a copy of my DD
Form 214 The DD Form 214, Report of Separation, is
filed in the Official Military Personnel File. 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, and
dates of service.
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This form
will need to be completed and mailed to:
National Personnel Records
Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Or you may call the National
Records Personnel Center telephone information lines:
Army Reference Branch: (314) 538 - 4122
Air Force Branch: (314) 538 - 4218
Navy Reference Branch: (314) 538 - 4200
Marines Reference Branch: (314) 538 - 4200
Coast Guard: (314) 538 - 4200
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Costs.
Generally there is no charge for military personnel and health
record information provided to veterans, next-of-kin, and authorized representatives. If
your request involves a service fee, you will be notified as soon as that determination is
made.
Response Time.
Response time varies dependent upon the complexity of your
request, the availability of records, and our workload. Please do not send a follow-up
request before 90 days have elapsed as it may cause further delays
Tip
To expedite the process, you can Fed-Ex the document to
NPRC with a pre-paid self-addressed return Fed-Ex envelope, with a letter stating you are
in escrow and need a copy of your DD214 ASAP. |
