Request U.S. Military Service Records

Recent military service and medical records are not online. However, most veterans and their next of kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and the following military service records any of the ways listed below.

Click on the picture displayed on the right or copy and paste the URL listed above to go to the archive.gov Request Military Service Records webpage.

Looking for records?

DD 214/ Separation Documents

Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) 

Replacement Medals

Medical and Health Records

Burials and Emergency Requests 

Natural Disaster Requests

If you are unable to start the form online and prefer to submit a traditional request form, you can mail or Fax it.

How can I check on the status of my request?

Allow us time to receive and process your request before checking your request status.

You may also telephone the NPRC Customer Service Line (this is a long-distance call for most customers): 314-801-0800. Note: Our peak calling times are weekdays between 10:00 a.m. CT and 3:00 p.m. CT. Staff is available to take your call as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 5:00 p.m. CT.