Please rate Va Form 26 8261A Jun 2026
This form provides information that is used in determining whether VA can issue a Certificate of Veteran Status which may be beneficial when obtaining a FHA insured loan.
Where to send: Mail this completed form, along with proof of service, to the Regional Loan Center of Jurisdiction.
Discharge papers: Attach to this request all your discharge or separation papers from the periods of active service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. listed in Item 4.
Proper papers: If you lack proper discharge or separation papers, any Veterans Service Representative will assist you in procuring such papers.
Items 9 and 10: Complete them only when the certificate is being sent to other than the veteran.
Read carefully: Use typewriter or print legibly. Complete all applicable items.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | VA Form 26-8261a |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 31 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 6 min |
| Edition | JUN 2026 |
| Where to send | The Regional Loan Center of Jurisdiction |
| Who signs | The veteran |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | VA 26-8261a, VA Form 26-8261a, 26-8261a, 26-8261A, VA Form 26-8261, Request for Certificate of Veteran Status |
| Official source | VA Form 26-8261a (Rev JUN 2026), Department of Veterans Affairs |
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