National Archives - Veterans Service Records

Address

1 Archives Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63138

(866) 272-6272

www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

AKA:

National Archives and Records Administration NARA DD 214 DD-214

Description:

The National Archives keeps the nation's military records and fulfills requests for records such as DD214/separation documents, personnel records, replacement medals, and/or medical records.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

October 26, 2023

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1 Archives Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63138

Phone Numbers

Customer Service

(866) 272-6272

Customer Service Fax

(314) 801-9195

National Personnel Records Center

(314) 801-0850

TDD

711

Legal Status:

Governmental

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

The National Archives keeps the nation's military records and fulfills requests for records such as DD214/separation documents, personnel records, replacement medals, and/or medical records.

Hours

M-F 9am-4pm, by appointment only

Required Documents

The veteran's complete name used while in service, Service number, Social security number, Branch of service, Dates of service, Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known)

Eligibility

Service member, veteran or next of kin; unless public record

Fees

Generally free or a small service fee (including for DD214); Official Military Personnel Files are $25-70 depending on size

Intake Procedure

Submit online, by mail or fax; forms available on website, at VA offices or write to request a form. To make an appointment email stlarr.archives@nara.gov

Languages

NA

Service Area

United States

Geography Served

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