National Archives Fax Number — Request Military and Historical Records
The National Archives and Records Administration accepts faxed requests for military personnel records through the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, reachable at 314-801-0764. Veterans, family members, and researchers use this line to submit Form SF-180 for service records, along with FOIA and genealogy requests. The St. Louis center is the central repository for military personnel files, which is why most record requests route to this single fax number.
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National Archives Fax Number
314-801-0764
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT (National Personnel Records Center).
Send a Fax NowWhat You Can Fax to National Archives
- SF-180 Military Personnel Records Request
- Historical records requests
- Genealogy research requests
- FOIA requests
- Vital records requests from DC area
Tip: Fax a completed Form SF-180 to 314-801-0764 with the veteran's full name, branch of service, approximate dates of service, and Social Security number where applicable. Recent service records process faster than older ones, and emergency or time-sensitive requests are given priority by NPRC. A Send FAX Mail delivery confirmation tells you the request reached the center, which matters because mailed requests can take much longer to acknowledge.
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