Replacing a Lost Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
You or your next-of-kin can request a copy of your DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty" online by going to the National Personnel Records Center website:
www.vetrecs.archives.govOr, you can request the DD Form 214 by mail by sending a SF 180, "Request Pertaining to
Military Records" form or letter to the National Personnel Records Center. Include the
following information in your letter:
- Your full name
- Social Security number
- Current phone number (including area code)
- Approximate dates of service
- Place of discharge
- Return address
- Reason for request
Send this request to:
National Personnel Records Center
Attention: [Your Service, e.g., Army] Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5000
Or you can fax your request to 314-801-9195.
* To obtain a SF 180 Form, you can download it from
www.vetrecs.archives.gov, or request the form by fax
by calling the Fax-on-Demand System at (301) 837-0990
from a fax machine, using the handset. Follow the voice instructions, and
request document number 2255.
For immediate assistance you can call 314-801-0800
