No signature is required if the request is for archival records.
Archival records: personnel records of military members who were discharged, retired, or died in service 62 or more years ago.
Next of kin: the deceased veteran's next-of-kin must submit proof of death.
Legal guardian: a copy of the Court Appointment must be submitted.
Information not available: if you do not have and cannot obtain the information for an item, show NA, meaning the information is not available.
Medical records: a veteran or dependent who desires to send medical records to a third party must fill out a DD Form 2870.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Standard Form 180 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 76 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 13 min |
| Edition | 06/2026 |
| Prescribed by | NARA (36 CFR 1233.18 (d)) |
| Reproduction | Authorized for local reproduction; previous edition unusable |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | SF 180, SF180, SF-180, Standard Form 180, Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records |
| Official source | Standard Form 180 (Rev 06/2026), NARA |
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