Did you know that Fairway Independent Mortgage can acquire your
Certificate of Eligibility for you online? It only take a few minutes, and we’re ready to help you!

your OPTIONS

You have several options when it comes to obtaining your COE, depending on your circumstances and which branch of the military you served in.

Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and Active Duty National Guard Members

1. Fill out and mail in VA Form 26-1880 to:
VA Loan Eligibility Center
PO Box 20729
Winston-Salem, NC 27120

2. Obtain your COE through your lender after speaking to them to determine if this is an option for you.

3. Visit the Veterans Information Portal to request it.

(You may also contact the VA at 1-888-244-6711 and have a copy of Form 26-1880 mailed to you directly.)

Reservists and Non-Active Duty National Guard Members

See options 1-3 above. The same options as the first group apply.

Spouses of Veterans Who Passed Away During Service or as a Result of Service

If you fall under this category, you are required to mail your application to the Veterans Administration.

Please feel free to call us, and we will gladly walk you through where to find the application and where to mail it in. We’re here to help you!

CATEGORY	EVIDENCE TO APPLY
Veteran	DD Form 214 – required to have a copy showing the character of service (item 24) and the narrative reason for separation (item 28).
Current or former National Guard or Reserve member who has been activated Federal active service
Active Duty Servicemember	A current statement of service: Signed by (or by the direction of): The adjutant, personnel office, or commander of the unit or higher headquarters Showing: – 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
Current National Guard or Reserve member who has never been Federal active service	Statement of service: Signed by (or by the direction of): The adjutant, personnel officer or commander of your unit or higher headquarters Showing: – Your full name – Social Security Number – Date of birth – Entry date on duty – The total number of creditable years of service – The duration of any lost time – The name of the command providing the information
Discharged member of the National Guard who has never been activated for Federal active service	NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, for each period of National Guard service -OR- NGB Form 23, Retirement Points Accounting, and proof of the character of service
Discharged member of the Selected Reserve who has never been activated for Federal active service	Copy of your latest annual retirement points statement and evidence of honorable service
If you are a Surviving Spouse in Receipt of DIC (Dependency & Indemnity Compensation) benefits	Submit VA form 26-1817 and veteran’s DD214 ( if available) Include veteran’s and surviving spouse’s social security number on the 26-1817 form
If you are a Surviving Spouse and are not receiving DIC (Dependency & Indemnity Compensation) benefits	Submit the following to the appropriate Compensation and Pension office: – VA form 21-534 – DD214 (if available) – Marriage License – Death Certificate or DD Form 1300–Report of Casualty – Please find the mailing address for your state to send the VA 21-534 on the following link. PMC States

Credit to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Did you know that Fairway Independent Mortgage can acquire your Certificate of Eligibility for you online? It only take a few minutes, and we’re ready to help you!