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Archives

This page has information on requesting records from DMVA Archives

Colorado National Guard Military Personnel Records

DMVA Archives only stores records for Colorado National Guard Service members who left service before 2007. DMVA Archives does not have your record if:

  • you left the Colorado Army National Guard AFTER 2007.Please contact the G1 Personnel Office: SSG Filter, Stefanie stefanie.l.filter.mil@army.mil. Please follow the steps below to request your records.
  • you left the Colorado Air National Guard AFTER 2003. Please contact the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) online or at 800-525-0102.
  • you served in another state's National Guard you will need to contact that state to get your service records.
  • you are looking for records related to serving in another branch of service, DMVA Archives would not have that record either.
  • you served on Active Duty or as a Reserve in the United State Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, DMVA Archives does not have your record. To request your records, visit the National Archives online or call them at either 314-801-0800 or 1-866-272-6272 (Toll Free).

To request your record:

  1. Download, fill out, and sign a records request form, Standard Form 180 (SF180).
  2. Submit your completed SF180 and a legible clear copy of your government issued photo ID to the DMVA Archives. If we cannot read your ID, you will be asked to resend a legible copy.
  3. Submit your completed SF180 and photo ID:
    • Online via AccessGov (Recommended)
    • Fax: 720-250-1589
    • Mailing Address:
      Colorado DMVA Archives
      6848 S. Revere Parkway
      Centennial, CO 80112-6709 

Need Help Getting Your Record?

Regardless of if you think DMVA or another organization has your record, you can reach out to your County Veteran Service Officer (VSO) if you need assistance submitting a request or locating your record. For Colorado County VSOs, please visit the CVSO webpage and click on you county. For out of state VSOs, you can try locating your state's VSO website or email archives@dmva.state.co.us for assistance. 

Employment Verification

DMVA Archives cannot process employment verifications.

To verify a Soldier or Airman, you will need to contact their unit.

To verify a Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs employee, contact the DMVA Human Resources office at 720-250-1520.

Historical Documents or Information

DMVA Archives only manages military personnel records and does not store any documents pertaining to the history of the Colorado National Guard or its members.

If you are in search of historical documents or information, Colorado's historical society, History Colorado, may be able to assist. Please try locating the appropriate office or museum by visiting their contact page or by calling their general inquiry line 303-447-8679.

Medical Records

Locating the entirety of your medical records can be tricky since portions may reside in several different locations. It is recommend to contact the CONG Medical Office as they are proficient at locating and procuring medical records.

About DMVA Archives

DMVA Archives maintains physical military personnel records for individuals that served in the Colorado Army or Air National Guard, before the transition to electronic file keeping systems. The information available in a military personnel record includes:

  • DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty
  • NGB-22 Report of Separation and Record of Service
  • NGB-22A Correction of NGB-22
  • NGB-23 Retirement Points Record
  • NGB-0122 Federal Recognition Appointment Order (Officers Only)
  • 20 Year Retirement Letter (National Guard)
  • DD-4 Enlistment Contract

NOTE: Not all records contain every item of information listed above. Please check with the Archives Administrator to determine what information is available.

If you need to contact the DMVA Archives please send an email to archives@dmva.state.co.us. Additionally, you may send mail correspondence to:

  • Archives Administrator
    6848 S. Revere Parkway
    Centennial, CO 80112-6709