Help with dd214?

[rdbn99]

Hi, prior service Marine here - I've been trying to get back into service for the past few months now and getting my dd214 has become extremely frustrating. I have the first page of the dd214 which...

[GySgtRet]

The link on the home page of this site has a link to get your 214. I haven't heard if anybody has had sucess or failure and I don't know how long it takes but it is for free.

Good Luck

Semper Fi

[outlaw3179]

I did for sh*ts and giggles a while back and I got mine no problem in about 4 or 5 weeks.

[rdbn99]

Thanks! I will check out that link - I guess I was just hoping there would be a quicker way.

[oldtop]

What you need is COPY 4 of your DD214 . On the lower right hand corner of the DD214 is marked "Member - 4" this is also referred to as an "undeleted" copy of your DD214. The 1st copy or "Member -...

[DocNSTC]

I've put the sf-180 in 4 times.... it's been 3 years... i got nothin. I evern had a director at the VA help me last time.... nothin.

[fjmas1976]

I faxed a Form 180 to the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis and received an undeleted DD214 in about 7-10 days. A full SRB on the other hand took FOREVER......and they still left some out.:usmc:

[DocNSTC]

Fellas I am very proud to say I may have found a solution. www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrec (http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrec) My good friend just pointed that out to me, he said the NARA site is controlled and operated by people who actually care. I sent my request in today, cross your fingers, and I wish the rest of yous the best of luck. They said now it only takes 20 days... and he got his back in exactly that time and there were no "clerical" errors made, everything was all there.

Leave it to the doc to figure it all out :confused:

[SgtDBrownRet]

You can also check the county court house of the address you put as your home of address on the DD214. May of my clients were able to get theirs.

[egbutler1]

When I got out I lost mine like a month later, it was a process to get a certified copy of my 214. I had to request it from St louis by filling out a SF180 I had to explain that i needed it for...

[Phantom Blooper]

If and when you get your requested DD214 it is recommended that you take the Member 4 copy to the Register of Deeds or Vital Records in your count seat and have them register it.

Then put your original with the rest of your important papers in a fireproof box.

When you have your final dirt nap your NOK will alleviate the hassle to get what little benefits are coming to them. Good luck!:evilgrin:

[DocGreek]

After I was discharged, from the hospital, at Yokasuka, Japan, and stationed at NTC, Orlando, Fl., in 1970, I was given my DD214......with only, the National Defense Ribbon!! NO 201 File, ZIP!!!...

[MotherGoose]

Your state department of veterans affairs should have a copy of your DD214. For example, any veteran who enlisted in my state (Indiana), a DD214 will be sent to the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs when they are separated from the service. I request lots of DD214's for my customers by having them fill out the SF180 and faxing it to St. Louis, but you need to check the back of that SF180 (Location of Military Records) because not all SF180's should go to St. Louis. Not all records are kept there, although most of them are. The veterans I help normally get their DD214's within 14 days. Hope this helps, pm me if you have any questions. And when you get it, put a copy on file at your county clerks office, they will file it for free and then you can always get a copy there.

[KawiGunny]

Try this number: 703-784-5646. That is to the records branch on Quantico at MMSB-12. I had a friend of mine call yesterday and they said he could come in and pick his up anytime. Maybe they can send you one.