Official VA Form

VA Form 29-389

Notice of Lapse and Application for Reinstatement

VA Form 29-389 — Notice of Lapse and Application for Reinstatement is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form used for life insurance. The current version was last revised 2022-07-15. 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: 2022-07-15
First issued: 2022-09-12
Pages: 2
Administered by: VBA

Life insurance

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 29-389 used for?

Notice of Lapse and Application for Reinstatement. It is an official VA form in the Life insurance category, administered by VBA.

Where can I download the current VA Form 29-389?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-29-389-ARE.pdf (last revised 2022-07-15).

How long is VA Form 29-389?

VA Form 29-389 is 2 pages long, last revised 2022-07-15.

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