Official VA Form

VA Form 26-8261a

Request for Certificate of Veteran Status

VA Form 26-8261a — Request for Certificate of Veteran Status is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form used for housing assistance. The current version was last revised 2023-02-01. It is 2 pages long. Download the up-to-date PDF below — BaseNeed syncs form data directly from VA.gov so you always get the current edition.

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Last revised: 2023-02-01
First issued: 2023-02-28
Pages: 2
Administered by: VBA

Housing assistance

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 26-8261a used for?

Request for Certificate of Veteran Status. It is an official VA form in the Housing assistance category, administered by VBA.

Where can I download the current VA Form 26-8261a?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-26-8261a-ARE.pdf (last revised 2023-02-01).

How long is VA Form 26-8261a?

VA Form 26-8261a is 2 pages long, last revised 2023-02-01.

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