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We help you prepare a complete and accurate request packet, avoiding common mistakes that can slow down or derail the process.
We help veterans and family members prepare a complete DD214 request packet with clear instructions— no guessing, no confusing government forms, and no dead ends.
Our team has helped thousands of veterans and their families obtain service time records for $99.95.
GetMyDD214.com is a private service and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. We help you prepare and submit your request to the proper records center.
We help you prepare a complete and accurate request packet, avoiding common mistakes that can slow down or derail the process.
No confusing government forms or lost paperwork. We walk you through exactly what’s needed with plain-language instructions.
Veterans and families rely on our team when records are delayed, misplaced, or destroyed. You're in experienced hands.
We turn a confusing, paperwork-heavy process into three clear steps. You answer a few questions, we prepare your request packet, and we submit it to the correct records center on your behalf.
Share basic details about your military service or your loved one’s service—branch, dates, name, and anything else we need to locate the right records.
Our team organizes your information into a complete DD214 request packet with the proper forms and details, so nothing important is missed.
Once you’ve reviewed and approved the packet, we submit your DD214 request to the correct records center on your behalf and let you know what to expect while it’s processed.
Your DD214 is more than just a discharge form. It’s the primary record used to verify military service, and it’s often required when you apply for benefits, honors, or opportunities tied to your time in uniform.
Lenders typically require a DD214 to confirm eligibility for a VA home loan. Without it, moving forward with a VA-backed mortgage can be delayed or blocked.
To arrange military funeral honors for a veteran, families are often asked to provide a DD214 to verify service and discharge status.
Many VA benefits programs use the DD214 to confirm service history, character of discharge, and eligibility for health care, disability compensation, and other support.
The National Cemetery Administration and other burial benefit programs often require a DD214 to determine eligibility for burial in a national cemetery or related honors.
Many employers and public agencies ask for a DD214 to verify prior military service, service dates, and character of separation for hiring preferences or documentation.
Veterans and family members come to us after months of delays, missing records, and confusing paperwork. Here’s what a few of them have shared about their experience.
Thank you so much for your help in getting my father's discharge papers. His military records were destroyed in a fire at the National Archives years ago and we were worried we wouldn't be able to get what we needed to apply for benefits. Your team was able to get the report we needed and kept me informed throughout the process. Thank you!
After waiting over a year for my dad's records and countless calls, emails, and faxes to the archives, we finally reached out for help. Even though you have to pay for this service, you were able to get my dad's records in less than two weeks. Thank you for the fast turnaround.
Thank you for the fabulous work you did on behalf of my sister, who is a veteran. Everyone on your staff was warm and welcoming. You got us the results my family needed to move forward on her VA benefits in an efficient manner and kept me posted along the way. I am sincerely grateful for your support and guidance.
Requesting a DD214 through the National Archives is free — but many veterans and families face long delays, lost paperwork, unclear instructions, or requests being rejected for small errors. Our service exists to help you avoid those issues by preparing a complete, accurate request packet and guiding you through the process step-by-step.
If you’ve never requested a DD214 before, it’s normal to have questions. Here are answers to the ones we hear most often from veterans and family members.
No. GetMyDD214.com is a private service and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Archives. We help you prepare a complete request packet and guide you on where and how to submit it to the proper records center.
Yes. Requesting records directly through the National Archives is free. Many veterans and families choose to work with us because the process can feel confusing, forms are often rejected for small errors, and responses can be delayed when information is incomplete. Our service exists to help you avoid those issues and feel confident that your request is done correctly.
You receive a fully prepared and verified DD214 request packet based on your service details. Our team ensures all required information is complete, correctly formatted, and routed to the proper records center. Once everything is approved, we submit the request on your behalf and provide guidance on what to expect while the government processes your records.
In most cases, the veteran, a next of kin, or an authorized legal representative may request a copy. We’ll verify your relationship during intake so your request is filed correctly.
Processing times are set by the government records centers. We help you submit an accurate request so it is less likely to be delayed or returned.
Some records were affected by archive fires. In many cases, alternate sources can reconstruct key details. We help you provide the strongest possible information up front.
We help veterans and family members prepare a complete, accurate request packet so nothing slows down your ability to obtain the military service records you need.
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