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# COE Evidence Requirements by Service Type

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VA Loan Guaranty Service employees and representatives of the private industry describe the benefits of the VA Home Loan and why they serve Veterans. For more on the VA Home Loan program, go to:  https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ After establishing that you are eligible , you will need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The COE verifies to the lender that you are eligible for a VA-backed loan. This page describes the evidence you submit to verify your eligibility for a VA home loan and how to submit the evidence and obtain a COE. Evidence Needed The evidence you need depends on the nature of your eligibility. Consult the table below to determine your category and the evidence you will need when applying. Category Evidence To Apply Veteran DD Form 214 - required to have a copy showing the character of service (item 24) and the narrative reason for separation (item 28). Current or former National Guard or Reserve member who has been activated Federal active service Active Duty Servicemember A current statement of service: signed by (or by the direction of): the adjutant, personnel office, or commander of the unit or higher headquarters showing: Your full name Social Security Number Date of birth Entry date on active duty The duration of any lost time The name of the command providing the information Current National Guard or Reserve member who has never been Federal active service Statement of service: signed by (or by the direction of): the adjutant, personnel officer or commander of your unit or higher headquarters showing: Your full name Social Security Number Date of birth Entry date on duty The total number of creditable years of service The duration of any lost time The name of the command providing the information Discharged member of the National Guard who has never been activated for Federal active service NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, for each period of National Guard service -AND- NGB Form 23, Retirement Points Accounting, and proof of the character of service Discharged member of the Selected Reserve who has never been activated for Federal active service Copy of your latest annual retirement points statement and evidence of honorable service If you are a Surviving Spouse in Receipt of DIC (Dependency & Indemnity Compensation) benefits Submit VA form 26-1817 and veteran’s DD214 ( if available) Include veteran’s and surviving spouse’s social security number on the 26-1817 form If you are a Surviving Spouse and are not receiving DIC (Dependency & Indemnity Compensation) benefits Submit the following to the appropriate Compensation and Pension office: - VA form 21P-534-ARE - DD214 (if available) - Marriage License - Death Certificate or DD Form 1300 – Report of Casualty - Please find the mailing address for your state to send the VA 21-534 on the following link.  PMC States   Applying for a COE After gathering the evidence you need, you can apply for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the following ways. Servicemembers, Veterans, and National Guard and Reserve Members Apply online To get your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) online, please go to the eBenefits portal . If you already have login credentials, click the Login box, and if you need login credentials, please click the Register box and follow the directions on the screen.  If you need any assistance please call the eBenefits Help Desk at 1-800-983-0937.  Their hours are Monday-Friday, 8am to 8pm EST. Apply through your lender Most lenders have access to the Web LGY system. This Internet-based application can establish eligibility and issue an online COE in a matter of seconds. Not all cases can be processed through Web LGY - only those for which VA has sufficient data in our records. However, Veterans are encouraged to ask their lenders about this method of obtaining a certificate. Apply by mail Use VA Form 26-1880, Request for Certificate of Eligibility . Surviving Spouses Spouses can take the VA form 26-1817 to their lender for processing (see Apply Through Lender above) or may mail the 26-1817 and DD214 (if available) to the following address: Download VA Form 26-1817, Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility - Unmarried Surviving Spouses If you can't print the form, just call 1-877-827-3702 and follow the prompts for Eligibility and we will mail the form to you.   return to top CONNECT Veterans Crisis Line: Call: 988 and (Select 1) Social Media Complete Directory EMAIL UPDATES Email Address Required Button to subscribe to email VA HOME Notices Privacy Regulations Web Policies No FEAR Act Site Index USA.gov White House Inspector General QUICK LIST Apply for Benefits Apply for Health Care My Health e Vet Life Insurance Online Applications VA Forms State and Local Resources VA Plans, Budget, & Performance VA Claims Representation RESOURCES Careers at VA Employment Center Veteran Readiness & Employment Homeless Veterans Women Veterans Minority Veterans Plain Language Surviving Spouses & Dependents Adaptive Sports Program ADMINISTRATION Veterans Health Administration Veterans Benefits Administration National Cemetery Administration U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420 Last updated May 26, 2025 Get help from Veterans Crisis Line Call 988 (Press 1) Text to 838255 Chat confidentially now Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889 If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. 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