Fill out the pay arrears application online with FormsPal's free PDF editor. Enter your service and claim details, then download or print the completed form for submission.
Step 1. Click "Get Form" at the top of this page to open the DD 827 in our PDF editing tool.
Step 2. Complete Section I with your name, Social Security Number, and contact details. In Section II, enter the period and nature of the pay claim, your branch of military service, and the specific arrears amount.
Step 3. If you are still on active duty, your Finance or Disbursing Officer must complete and sign the certification section. Gather every available supporting document before submission, including pay records, military orders, and any relevant correspondence.
Step 4. Print three copies of the completed application. Submit in triplicate with all documentary evidence to the finance center of your branch of service.
Common Questions About DD 827
Who can file a claim? Active duty service members, former military members, and authorized legal representatives of incompetent service members are eligible to submit a pay arrears application.
What documents are required? Include all available pay records, military orders, and any correspondence supporting the period and amount of the claimed arrears.
For related military pay documents, also review the Arrears Discharge form and the DD Form 1351-2 Travel Voucher. Service members managing administrative transitions may also need the Military Power of Attorney form.