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Department of Defense Fax Number — Fax Military Records Requests

The Department of Defense does not run a single fax line; each branch, command, and FOIA office publishes its own number. For veterans and family members, the most common request is a copy of military records or a DD-214, both handled by faxing Form SF-180 to the National Personnel Records Center. Contractor submissions and personnel actions go to whichever contracting or HR office owns the matter, so the right fax number depends entirely on which DoD component you are dealing with.

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What You Can Fax to Department of Defense

  • Military records requests (SF-180)
  • FOIA requests
  • DD-214 requests for veterans
  • Personnel action documents
  • Contractor submissions
Tip: When requesting military records, fill out Form SF-180 completely with your service number, branch, and exact dates of service, then fax it to the National Personnel Records Center. If you would rather not fax, eVetRecs on Archives.gov handles the same request online. For FOIA matters, look up the specific DoD component's FOIA office, since each one has its own fax line and intake process.

Faxing to Department of Defense — FAQ

Complete Form SF-180 and fax it to the National Personnel Records Center with your full name, service number, branch, and dates of service. If you prefer an online route, eVetRecs on Archives.gov accepts the same request without faxing.

No. The DoD has no central fax line. Each branch and FOIA office publishes its own number, so you need to identify the specific component handling your request before sending.

Records requests on Form SF-180 are processed by the National Personnel Records Center rather than DoD headquarters. Including your service number and accurate dates of service speeds up the match against archived files.

Each DoD component runs its own FOIA office with a separate fax line, so contact the branch or agency that holds the records you want. Once you have the number, Send FAX Mail lets you fax SF-180 or a FOIA request from email and confirms delivery. Plans start at $12.99/mo with free number selection.

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