The Standard Form 180 (SF‑180) lets you request a DD‑214, Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), and Medical/Service Treatment Records (STRs). Our independent, private online wizard turns the rules into clear prompts, auto‑routes your request to the correct records custodian (based on branch and service dates), and produces a clean packet you can mail, fax, or request online (eVetRecs guidance included).

• “NA” is acceptable on SF‑180 when information is unknown

• Archival (62+ years): no signature required; copies may involve NARA fees

• Non‑archival: signature required (we capture it electronically)

• Medical to a third party? We include a DD‑2870 authorization form

• Optional printed packet: add a ready‑to‑sign printout (+$4)

• Privacy: We delete your application data after you download your packet or complete any electronic steps

Start even if you don’t have everything—use Draft Mode to save progress and finish later.

What’s Included

Smart Branch/Date Routing
We determine whether your request goes to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) or to a service‑specific custodian, and whether personnel and medical records must be sent to different destinations.

DD‑214 / OMPF / STRs Selection
Pick exactly what you need. If STRs (medical) include inpatient/hospitalization records, we’ll collect the facility and last treated year (required for that search). You can request dental‑only records, too.

Archival vs. Non‑Archival Handling
If the member was discharged/retired/died 62+ years ago, your request is archival (no signature required; public with privacy redactions; NARA may invoice for copies). Otherwise we guide you through signature and authority requirements.

Authorization & Next‑of‑Kin Flows

• Veteran (self): sign electronically.

• Next‑of‑Kin (deceased Veteran): upload proof of death (e.g., death certificate, obituary, DD‑1300).

• Guardian/Authorized Rep: upload court appointment or authorization/POA.

• Medical to third party: we generate DD‑2870 for the releasing agency.

Purpose & Privacy Options
If required for your scenario, select the purpose (Benefits, Employment, VA Loan, Medical, Genealogy, Correction, Personal, Other). We also format “c/o” in the name line if the USPS‑registered recipient differs from the addressee.

Ready‑to‑Use Output

• Filled SF‑180 PDF

• Cover sheet with the correct custodian details for each requested record type

• Mailing label(s) and fax/email guidance where applicable

• DD‑2870 (when medical records will go to a third party)

• eVetRecs instructions for submitting online with NARA

Data Protection
Encrypted end‑to‑end; your data is deleted after you download or complete electronic steps.

Save a Draft
Pause anytime and come back when you have more information.

Why Using This Service Matters

• Fewer delays & resubmissions
  We apply the right custodian rules and signature/authority requirements up front.

• Correct routing, first time
  OMPF and STRs often go to different places—we generate separate packets automatically when needed.

• “NA” support for unknowns
  SF‑180 allows NA/Unknown on many fields; our wizard marks them properly without blocking you.

• Medical edge cases handled
  Inpatient requests collect the facility and last treated year (required), and third‑party releases include DD‑2870.

• Start now, finish later
  Draft Mode lets you proceed without every detail on hand.

• Independent & transparent
  We’re not NARA/DoD/VA. Government copies may be free (for many non‑archival cases) or fee‑based (archival); our fee covers the online preparation and optional printing (+$4).

What You’ll Need (if available)

• Name used during service (last, first, full middle)

• Date of birth; place of birth (optional)

• SSN (or mark NA) and/or Service Number (or Unknown)

• Service entries (you can add multiple): component (Active/Reserve/Guard), branch, date entered, date released (NA is acceptable), officer/enlisted

• Last duty station(s) (optional; NA acceptable)

• Deceased? If yes, date of death and proof of death (for NOK access)

• Retired from service? (yes/no)

• VA claim number (optional; helpful)

• What you want: DD‑214, OMPF, STRs (and whether inpatient with facility + last treated year), dental‑only, or Other (specify)

• Purpose (if required)

• Where to send the records (your address or a third party; we’ll format c/o as needed)

Don’t have everything? Use Mark as NA/Unknown where SF‑180 allows it, or save a draft and return later.

Signature & Authorization at a Glance

• Archival (62+ years): No signature required; NARA may charge copy fees.

• Non‑archival, Veteran (self): Signature required.

• Non‑archival, Next‑of‑Kin: Signature + proof of death required.

• Legal guardian / Authorized representative: Signature + authority document required.

• Medical to third party: Signature + DD‑2870 required.