Veterans and next of kin can use OMR to complete a DD214 form request in Sacramento CA
Commonly called a report of separation or discharge papers, a Form DD214 is an official document created when a service member finishes their active duty service or at least 90 days of active duty training. It is basically a mini history of the veteran’s service and includes documentation of their service dates, rank, military job specialties and training, awards, and reason for discharge. A DD214 form request in Sacramento CA can be placed by the veteran themselves or by the next of kin of a deceased veteran.
Why Make a DD214 Form Request in Sacramento CA
Whether you’ve been discharged a year, a month, or a decade, you can obtain a new copy of your DD214. You may have to do this in order to obtain the proof of service required to receive:
- VA disability benefits
- VA health care benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Government employment priority
- VA home loans
- GI Bill tuition
- Military funeral/burial
- Membership in veterans’ organizations
- Enlistment in the Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserve
Some DD214 form requests in Sacramento CA get placed as part of genealogical research. OrderMedicalRecords.com can help with this as well, because we can retrieve private records held by the National Personnel Records Center as well as public records over 62 years old held in the National Archives.
How it Works
Placing your DD214 form request in Sacramento CA using OrderMedicalRecords.com is easy. We accept requests online and over the phone. You will need to provide as much of the following information as possible:
- Complete name used while in service
- Service number or Social Security number)
- Branch of service
- Dates of service
- Date and place of birth
- Place of discharge
- Place of entry into the service
- Proof of death if applicable
Once we receive your DD214, we’ll have it mailed to you or scanned and sent electronically, whichever you prefer. The entire process is private and secure from start to finish.
