Go to milConnect. You can also request documents with information about your service, such as your:. Call our National Cemetery Scheduling Office at Get more information about planning a burial. If the Veteran was discharged more than 62 years ago, you can order a copy of their military records.
The National Archives opens all records to the public 62 years after discharge. Learn how to access archived records. For a mail request, you can download the paper application here. Be sure that you mail your request to the proper location. The last page of the application has detailed instructions that will tell you which location is correct. Do not use the emergency fax number given elsewhere on this page.
Emergency Requests Funerals, Surgery, etc. The National Archives will expedite delivery of a DD under certain circumstances, usually in 1 to 5 days. They will work directly with the Archives to obtain the records necessary. Otherwise, download the paper form and state the nature of the emergency in the "Purpose" section.
PEP records document the military service of Presidents, members of Congress and the Supreme Court; famous military leaders; decorated heroes; celebrities; and other cultural figures. As part of the initial transfer of records, a selection of approximately records of Persons of Exceptional Prominence who had been deceased ten years or more were opened to the public. Additional records of eligible individuals have been added and will continue to be added as transfer agreements are reached with the respective military service departments.
To date, approximately individual PEP records are open to the public. See PEP Records for access. A Report of Separation is generally issued when a service member performs active duty or at least 90 consecutive days of active duty training. The Report of Separation contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans' organizations.
Learn more. If your request involves a service fee, you will be notified as soon as that determination is made. Response times from NPRC 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, - 5, requests per day.
Please do not send a follow-up request before 90 days have elapsed, as it may cause further delays. Records are accessioned into the National Archives, and become archival, 62 years after the service member's separation from the military. See more information on records older than 62 years.
Archival records are open to the public and can be ordered online for a copying fee. Your request must contain certain basic information for us to locate your service records.
This information includes:. While this information is not required, it is extremely helpful to staff in understanding and fulfilling your request:. Be sure to use the address specified either in the instructions on the SF or in our online system, eVetRec s.
Most, but not all records, are stored at the NPRC. See full list of Locations of Military Service Records. They will not be processed any faster than standard requests. See the section above on emergency requests and deadlines. See Other Methods to Obtain your Military Service Records for more details, or see more information on access to the general public. Special Note on Contacting by Email: Requests for military personnel records or information from them cannot be accepted by email at this time.
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