VETERANS AND MILITARY
DD-214, VA Letter and Military Document Apostille
Retiring abroad on your pension, marrying overseas or taking a job outside the U.S.? Foreign governments often ask veterans for authenticated military and benefit documents. We make sure you have the right version, then handle the federal apostille or embassy legalization through our DC Satellite Office.
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VETERANS
Federal documents, handled
Through our DC Satellite Office.
- DD-214s and military records
- VA benefit letters
- Social Security benefit letters
- Apostille or embassy legalization
How military documents are authenticated
Documents we handle
- DD-214 certified copies
- VA benefit and pension letters
- Social Security benefit letters
- Military records and certificates
- Retirement and income letters
- Supporting vital records
Not sure if your copy will work? Send us a photo first.
How it works
- 1
Send us a photo
We confirm whether your document is in a form that can be authenticated.
- 2
Get the right version
We tell you how to request a certified copy or signed letter if needed.
- 3
Federal apostille or legalization
Handled through our DC Satellite Office.
- 4
Translate and ship
Certified translation if needed, then tracked delivery.
Why military and veterans documents need care
Mistakes we help veterans avoid
- Sending a photocopy of your DD-214. A certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center is usually needed.
- Getting a state apostille on a federal document. No state can apostille a federal record.
- A benefit letter printed from an online account. Some foreign offices want an original signed letter. Ask what they accept.
- Forgetting translation. Many retirement destinations want documents in Spanish or another language.
Common reasons veterans need these documents
Retiring abroad
Proof of pension or income for residency programs in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Philippines.
Marrying abroad
Military records and identity documents for marriage registration.
Working abroad
Service records for contractor and government jobs overseas.
Dual citizenship
Service records alongside family documents.
Official sources
The receiving country has the final word on what it accepts.
Popular retirement destinations for veterans
Mexico
Residency often requires proof of income. See Apostille for Mexico.
Costa Rica and Panama
Pensioner residency programs often ask for authenticated pension letters.
The Philippines
A common destination for retired service members and their families.
Europe
Portugal, Spain and Italy ask for income proof and background checks. See Apostille Countries.
Your whole residency file, together
Frequently asked questions
Can a state apostille my DD-214?
No. It's a federal document, so it's authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
Will a photocopy of my DD-214 work?
Usually not. A certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center is the safest choice.
Do you help veterans outside Massachusetts?
Yes. Veterans mail us documents from across the U.S. and abroad.
Do you translate documents for retirement visas?
Yes. See Certified Translation.
Can you help me order my DD-214?
We can point you to the National Personnel Records Center request process and handle the authentication once the certified copy arrives.
Do you handle Social Security benefit letters too?
Yes. They're federal documents, and we'll confirm the version that can be authenticated.
Can you notarize a letter I wrote about my pension?
Yes, but some countries want the original letter from the agency. Ask what they accept.
Do you work with military spouses?
Yes, including documents for family members moving with you.
Retiring or moving abroad?
Send us a photo of your documents and tell us the country.