Why do employers ask for DD214?

Generally, employers will ask those claiming prior military service to provide a copy of their discharge form, DD214. Of course through credit verification, address verification and reference checks employers can easily determine if a falsified or forged DD214 has been tendered.

What happens when you get your DD214?

The DD Form 214 is an official document issued by the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines at the time of discharge or separation from military service. The DD214 shows your status as a separated or retired military member and the nature of your service including dates, awards and decorations and other important details.

Can an employer ask to see your DD214?

Most employers will not ask for a DD-214 unless you are asking for veterans preference. And even then they will only attach it to your file. A background check should reveal any courts-martial convictions. A courts-martial conviction is the only way a military member can receive a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.

What is a member 1 DD-214?

There are eight original DD214 copies. All but Member 1, the “short form” copy, contain information as to the nature and type of discharge, and the re-enlistment code. This code is used to determine whether or not the service member can go back into the service.

Is there a website for DD Form 214?

Welcome Veterans to the DD214 Website! Welcome Veterans and Their Families to the DD214 Website!! If you’d like to learn everything possible about DD Form 214, commonly referred to as just DD214, you’ve come to the right place.

What do you need to know about the DD214?

What is the DD214? The DD Form 214 is an official document issued by the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines at the time of discharge or separation from military service. The DD214 shows your status as a separated or retired military member and the nature of your service including dates, awards and decorations and other important details.

Can a veteran get a copy of DD214?

Receiving a copy of your DD214 doesn’t have to be a headache. Read on for more information and details. We’ve helped tens of thousands of veterans get their copy! All requests to get a copy of DD214 from discharges less than 62 years ago must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.

Where can I get a DD214 discharge certificate?

Army Regulation 635-8 concerning the preparation and distribution of separation documents HERE (449 k) and you can access the National Guard’s process for their issuance of their discharge certificates (NGB Form 22) HERE (874 k). Why is a DD214 important?

How can I get a copy of my DD214?

Request your military service records (including DD214) Submit a military records request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website. You’ll need to sign in to milConnect to get your military service records. To use this feature, you’ll need a Premium DS Logon account.

Do you get a DD214 when you are re-enlisted?

In order to use the DD form 214, you must be the service member or the service member’s next of kin. Do I get a DD214 when I am re-enlisted or promoted? No. The DD214 is not issued for re-enlistments or promotions.

How long does it take to get a DD-214?

You will receive your DD-214 from the Archives in about three to four weeks. You must have a working printer attached to your computer if you use the online request form. For a mail request, you can download the paper application here. Be sure that you mail your request to the proper location.

How long does it take Fed Ex to process a DD214 request?

Faxing or sending via Fed Ex does not speed processing times—it simply gets your request into the system faster. How long will my replacement DD214 take to reach me? The National Personnel Records Center usually processes requests within 10 working days of receipt.