Dd Form 2789 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Dd Form 2789 PDF Details

The DD Form 2789, officially titled the Waiver/Remission of Indebtedness Application, is used to request financial relief from debts owed to the Department of Defense. These debts typically arise from overpayments or erroneous payments in military or civilian pay systems.

Who Can Use DD Form 2789?

The form is available to these groups:

• Active duty military members
• Guard and Reserve personnel
• Retired military members
• DoD civilian employees
• Annuitant pay recipients

The form is authorized under the DoDFMR (Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation), Volume 5, Chapter 31. It is subject to OMB approval requirements.

What Information Does DD Form 2789 Require?

You must provide detailed information to complete the 6-page form. Required sections include the type of claim (waiver or remission), your personal and contact details, a written explanation of how the debt occurred, and a formal justification for your request.

You must also attach all supporting documents. These may include travel vouchers, HR contact records, notification letters, pay statements, and any military investigation reports related to the debt.

It is important to acknowledge the debt in writing before submitting the form. Providing false or misleading information carries serious legal consequences under federal law.

What Happens After You Submit DD Form 2789?

Filing the form may suspend active debt collection while your request is under review. Your commanding officer or civilian supervisor must review and sign the form before it reaches the appropriate financial authority.

Approval is not guaranteed. The reviewing authority weighs factors like the nature of the debt, your service record, and the specific financial circumstances. The process is voluntary but can protect you from active collection actions during review.

Related DoD Forms

If you are working through military financial paperwork, you may also need the Petition for Remission Form for additional debt relief options, the Military Power of Attorney Form to authorize a representative, the DD Form 149 for a military record correction request, or the DD Form 214 for discharge and separation documentation.