How do I find out if someone was discharged from the military?

You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways:

1. Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
2. Write a letter to the NPRC.
3. Visit the NPRC in person.
4. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.

Can you get someone’s DD214?

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. If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.

Is a DD214 public record?

Note: OFMPs, separation documents (DD214), replacement records, and medical records are not open to the public and must go through a verification process to obtain these items.

Who can access my military records?

Who may request military service records?

• A military veteran, or.
• Next of kin of a deceased, former member of the military. The next of kin can be any of the following: Surviving spouse who has not remarried. Father. Mother. Son. Daughter. Sister. Brother.

How do I get someone else’s DD214?

The Privacy Act limits the type of information accessible to the public and how they are used. Any documents needed beyond public information are limited to the next-of-kin are permitted by the service member. Information that may be viewed by the public: Name.

Although a background check may reveal service history details, you may also petition the Department of Defense to release an individual’s military record so you may verify the conditions under which he or she was discharged from the military. To obtain a soldier’s official records, submit Standard Form 180 to the National Personnel Records Center.

When do you get an honorable discharge from the military?

For those who separate or retire from the military after doing well during their time in service can expect an honorable discharge. Following a career of faithful military service, the member is almost always given an honorable discharge. How do you get an Honorable Discharge?

Where are my military discharge records stored?

If you’ve been discharged from military service, your personnel files are stored here at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). We are the official repository for records of military personnel who have been discharged from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard.

Can you hire someone with a military discharge?

Short of the person working for you, in which case you don’t hire them unless they tell you, it isn’t any of your business. As an aside, more than 99\% of military discharges are either honorable, or general under honorable conditions, which entitles the veteran to the same benefits for either discharge.