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How do I verify my Military status without a digital copy of my DD214?

Steps to verify your Military status without a digital copy of your DD214:

1. Sign in to your ID.me My Account page. 

2. Look for the "My IDs" section below, and select Manage IDs. 

   Step 2, 'My IDs' screen with no linked IDs yet...

3. Next, look for the "Military" card below and select Add.

   Step 3, On the 'My IDs' screen, under 'Inactive IDs', select Military.png

4. Select the Check military service records option.

   Steps 4 and 5, Enter your First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name.png

5. If your verification is unsuccessful, select Request your DD214, then enter all required personal information.

 

  

6. Complete the fields about your "Most Recent Service Period."

   Step 6, Complete the fields about your Most Recent Service Period.png

7. At the bottom of the form, read the "Authorization" statements, then select the checkboxes. Sign the form in the area provided; if you do not have a touchscreen, you may need to use your mouse to 'click and drag' to sign. After you have signed the form, select Continue.

Your DD214 request form will be submitted for review. If your request cannot be processed, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to verify your status.

   Step 7, At the bottom of the form, read the Authorization statements, then select the checkboxes.png

 

 

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