Do I need DD214 to know if I am eligible for a VA Loan?

At Lendia we can help you obtain your Certificate of Eligibility even if you do not have your DD214. Either call us at 949-333-4636 OR find out if you are eligible for a VA Loan online.

What does DD214 contain?

DD214 or the Report of Separation contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Information shown on the Report of Separation may include the service member’s:

• Date and place of entry into active duty
• Home address at time of entry
• Date and place of release from active duty
• Home address after separation
• Last duty assignment and rank
• Military job specialty
• Military education
• Decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign awards
• Total creditable service
• Foreign service credited
• Separation information (type of separation, character of service, authority and reason for separation, separation and reenlistment eligibility codes)

How can I obtain a copy of DD214?

If you misplaced or lost your DD214 not to worry there are way of obtaining a copy of it.

1. Request the DD214 through a private online company

If you need your DD-214 quick, you might want to consider utilizing an online service that typically charges a fee.

2. Request the DD-214 online

If you don’t need your DD-214 right away, you can request it online directly from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). This option allows you to complete the necessary information online through NPRC’s online request system.

3. Request the DD-214 by fax

You can also request DD-214 duplicate copies directly from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) by faxing your request to 314-801-9195.

4. Request the DD214 by Mail

Mail a written request for your DD214 to:

National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, MO 63138

Active duty service members who are not yet separated from service will not have a DD214. Instead they need to supply a statement of service signed by the adjutant (senior officer’s assistant), personnel office, or commander of the unit.