Required Documents

Below you will find an explanation of the various documents required for each type of veteran or active duty personnel. If you have any further questions about VA loans requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact info at the bottom of this page.

National Guard and Reserves

To obtain your military records, you must fill out the GSA standard form 180.  This form applies to all branches of the military, including the selected reserves or national guard.  The Veterans Administration does not process these requests. The GSA standard form 180 is sent to the appropriate custodian of military records.

Additional information is available at the National Personnel Records Center.

Reservists

For the reservists, here is a list of the forms needed in order to obtain your records.

Regular Military

For a veteran discharged from regular active duty after January 1, 1950, a copy of the form DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is needed.  This form can be obtained by contacting The National Personnel Records Center in St Louis. Use the previous link, or contact them by phone at 314-801-0800.

If you would like a reference for someone who can obtain these records for you at a nominal cost, please contact us at connect@vamortgagebenefits.org or call us at 866-993-6379 x 250.

Active Duty Personnel

To obtain the certificate of eligibility, you must:
1)  Provide an In-Service Statement from your commanding officer
2) Have at least 12 months of service left before your discharge.

National Guard

You must provide proof of six years of service in the selected reserves.

Questions?

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ashok Ghildyal, VA Mortgage Specialist, by phone at 866-993-6379 x250 or via email at aghildyal@primelending.com.