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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).

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What 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.

Faxing to National Archives — FAQ

Send military personnel record requests to the National Personnel Records Center at 314-801-0764. This is the NPRC line in St. Louis that handles SF-180 submissions.

Complete Form SF-180 and fax it to 314-801-0764 with the veteran's full name, Social Security number, branch of service, and approximate service dates. The more complete the identifying details, the less likely your request stalls.

Turnaround ranges from about 10 days to several months depending on the era of service and the type of record. NPRC moves emergency and time-sensitive requests ahead of routine ones.

The National Personnel Records Center operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time. A fax can arrive anytime, but staff process requests during those hours.

Yes. The same St. Louis center handles FOIA requests and genealogy research requests alongside SF-180 military record requests. Include enough identifying information about the individual for the archivists to locate the file.

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