Military Documents

Apostille for DD-214 Military Discharge Papers

Veterans retiring abroad, claiming foreign pensions, or applying for dual citizenship need apostilled DD-214 and military discharge records. We review and process documents from our Miami office.

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Military Documents We Apostille

DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

DD-256 Honorable Discharge Certificate

DD-257 General Discharge Certificate

NGB-22 National Guard Report of Separation

Military service records (NPRC certified copies)

Veterans benefits letters (VA)

Military pension award letters

Proof of service letters

Common Uses for Veterans

Retiring Abroad

Prove military service for foreign residency or pension applications.

Foreign Pension Claims

Required by foreign governments to claim survivor or disability benefits.

Dual Citizenship

Some countries require apostilled military records for citizenship by descent.

Property Purchases Abroad

Notaries in some countries require apostilled service records for veterans.

Marriage Abroad

Prove single status or identity when marrying in a foreign country.

VA Benefits Overseas

Foreign VA offices may require apostilled DD-214 for benefit verification.

Important Notes for DD-214 Apostille

Federal document: DD-214 is issued by the U.S. Department of Defense. The apostille is obtained from the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C., not from a state secretary of state.

Certified copy required: The original DD-214 cannot be apostilled directly. A certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) or a notarized copy is required first.

Processing time: Federal apostilles through the U.S. Department of State typically take 5-a timeline confirmed after document review. service available.

Apostille Your DD-214 Today

Call or WhatsApp us to start the process. We handle the entire apostille chain for military documents.

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Prepare your documents with confidence

A DD-214 has different copy formats and may contain personal information. Ask the recipient which version and certification it accepts before requesting a replacement or sending your only copy.

Military documents can be requested for a civilian purpose such as residency, marriage, benefits or recognition of prior experience. Identify the office that issued each record and the foreign recipient that requested it. A retirement statement, discharge record and benefit decision are different documents; an authenticated record does not create a benefit or establish eligibility for a foreign program.

Check that all pages, certification sheets and attachments are present. Keep the recipient’s written instructions and confirm where completed documents should be delivered. Timing is confirmed after document review and depends on preparation, the competent authority, translation and delivery.

Tell us the document, its issuer, destination country and intended use, and your deadline. We will review preparation, translation and delivery options before confirming an estimate and timing. Ask for instructions before mailing originals. Please mail with a tracking number.

Confirm the exact record and whether the recipient accepts the version you hold or needs a newly issued certified record.

Check signatures, certification pages and attachments before requesting authentication; a personal download may need different preparation from an agency-certified record.

Keep benefit entitlement, personal identification and document authentication as separate questions for the responsible offices.

Can I use a photocopy of a military record?

That depends on the record and the receiving office’s accepted certification format. Confirm how to obtain the official version before paying for authentication or mailing the only copy you hold.

What should I confirm before requesting an estimate?

Provide the document, issuer, destination, intended use, number of copies and deadline. Include the recipient’s checklist if available. This allows preparation, certification, translation and delivery to be reviewed before a cost estimate is confirmed.