The National Personnel Records Center has announced that Veterans may now gain access to their DD-214’s online. The NPRC is working to make it easier for Veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Both Military Veterans and the next of kin of a deceased veteran vet can use this online system to request documents.
The Veterans Administration has become very attuned to the need to provide better and swifter service to the veteran community. Virtually all needs, from the commencement of a claim, eligibility, medals, heath records can be accomplished online. All forms can be found at “va.gov,” and the DD-214’s can be obtained by visiting the website; www.vetrecs.archives.gov.
I am a volunteer service officer with the Marana Marine Corps League. Feel free to ask me about any questions about the process or about any snags you have encountered. Mike 520-540-7000.
The title of this report gives the false impression that veteran’s DD-214’s are online, when in fact the article states that veterans can APPLY for their DD-214’s using an online form.
P.S. The VA/NARA vetrecs service for obtaining DD-214’s has been online for 10 years since 1998.
— Roger Simpson
PIO, The American War Library
You are correct Roger. However,many of the forms are “fillable” online where they were not in 1998. The form to correct records for instance can be completed online. I am told the reason the SRF- 180 needs to be mailed is because they are given a different priority status for processing. Comment please.
My recent desire to receive a copy of my DD214 was met with several communications from National Personnel Records Center that required orpgona; signature be faxed twice before informing me that they were working on my request of 10 Jan 2010. I am still awaiting receipt although I have been assured it is being expedited. The SF180 is necessary but can be faxed as long as original signature and seperate authentication statement is provided.
I would like to get an extra copy of my DD214 because it shows I was awarded the conduct medal twice but I only received it once. I was the Navy from Nov. 1951 until June 1961. F.R.M.
I would like an extra copy of my dd214 because it shows I should been awarded the good conduct medal twice but only received it once. I served in the US Navy from Nov.1951 until June 1961. F.R.M.
Hey Francis: Two good conduct medals? WOW! And I’ll bet that the Skipper’s shoes shined like a mirror too. <g>
I don’t know anything about good conduct medals, but the floors at the Diciplinary Barracks in the Military Stockade at Manheim, Germany sure shined after I got through with them.
Pvt. (and PLO) Ferrari Bubba
Yer pal, Ferrari Bubba
I am trying to locate a copy of either of my grandfathers DD214’s. Unfortunately the only things I know about them are their names, the branch they served, and where they were stationed during WWII. Is there a way to even locate them.
June, your grandfathers’ names and a certifcate of death (if they have passed) or official obituary should be enough to make a request. However, you will need to have a next of kin (son, daughter, wife) make the request for you.
I really like this site and DD 214 Copies Now Available Online – Veteran Veritas . I read about you on another site I found on Yahoo and thought they had great views as well.