Documentation required by applicant

Veteran:

• Proof of ND residency
  • Address on application should indicate current residency
• Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 (Copy #1 does not show character of service)
  • Must meet eligibility requirements
  • Click here to request copy of DD 214

Disabled Veteran:

• Proof of ND residency
  • Address on application should indicate current residency
• Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 (Copy #1 does not show character of service)
  • Must meet eligibility requirements
  • Click here to request copy of DD 214
• A letter less than one year old from the Veteran's Administration indicating the veterans disability status.
  • Veteran: Request copy of VA Disability letter
    • Call: 1-800-827-1000
    • Ebenefits (if you are signed up)
    • Contact your VSO for assistance

Spouse of deceased veteran:

• Proof of ND residency
  • Address on application should indicate current residency
• Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 (Copy #1 does not show character of service)
  • Must meet eligibility requirements
  • Click here to request copy of DD 214
• Copy of marriage certificate
  • Request copy marriage certificate from ND County clerk of court or recorder
• Veterans death certificate
  • Request copy of death certificate from ND Vital Records
• If Veteran died in service:
  • Report of Casualty DD 1300
  • Request DD 1300 from national archives or Contact your VSO
  • DD214 not applicable if veteran died in service

Spouse of 100% disabled veteran must submit:

• Proof of ND residency
  • Address on application should indicate current residency
• Copy #4 or #6 of report of separation DD 214 (Copy #1 does not show character of service)
  • Must meet eligibility requirements
  • Click here to request copy of DD 214
• Copy of marriage certificate
  • Request copy marriage certificate from ND County clerk of court or recorder
• A letter less than one year old from the Veteran's Administration indicating the veterans disability status.
  • Veteran: Request copy of VA Disability letter
    • Call: 1-800-827-1000
    • Ebenefits (if you are signed up
    • Contact your VSO for assistance

Resource: Veterans Preference Laws NDCC37-19.1 and NDCC37-01-40