how to Request a

Certificate of Eligibility

(coe)

The Easy Way

If you are Active Duty send us your most current Leave & Earnings Statement (LES).

If you are Reserve/Guard or a Veteran send us your DD-214.

We will get your Certificate of Eligibility for you!

Send By Email

mkbruce@guildmortgage.com

send By Mail

Team Bruce
4301 S Pine St Ste 160
Tacoma, WA 98409

Under A Different Circumstance?

You can check out benefits.gov to learn what documents pertain to your exact situation. You can also call.

The Hard Way

First things first, you'll need to complete VA Form 26-1880 (click to download).

If you are currently Active Duty:

You'll need a current statement of service (click to download example) signed by the adjutant, personnel office, or commander of the unit or higher headquarters including the following information:

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

If you are a veteran, reserve, or guard member:

You'll need a copy of your DD 214. With that, it is required to have a copy showing the character of service (item 24) and the narrative reason for separation (item 28).

Need a DD214?
You can request a replacement here.