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Without the Veteran or Next-of-Kin's authorization: Without the consent of the veteran or next-of-kin, the NPRC can only release limited information from non-archival Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) to the general public.

Military and Veterans Records at the National Archives military personnel service records. textual documents including unit reports and rosters; maps and plans; photographs; posters; motion pictures and sound recordings; and electronic records.

Have you lost your registration card? No need to worry! If you registered with your SSN, you can access your Selective Service registration online at sss.gov/verify and save a copy for your records.

Yes, you are still required to register with Selective Service. Virtually all men must register with Selective Service, even those who believe they'll be exempt from serving. In the event of a draft, men called for induction would be able to make a claim for deferments, postponements, or exemption from serving.

The law never required men to register who were born between March 29, 1957 and December 31, 1959. The National Archives doesn't hold copies of records for men born after January 1, 1960. To gain access to draft registration for all other years, contact the Selective Service System directly.

Although a background check may reveal service history details, you may also petition the Department of Defense to release an individual's military record so you may verify the conditions under which he or she was discharged from the military.

The military discharges are recorded without charge and copies are issued without charge as a service to our veterans. Unlike all other records contained in the Register of Deeds Office military discharge documents are considered a public record with restricted access unless they have been on file for 50 years or more.