In order to receive your Certificate of Eligibility for VA loan benefits, you will need to submit your request for a Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880), as well as your service record. VA Form 26-1880 must be completed and sent in with a service record (DD-214) if you want to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. Once you have filled out your form, submit it and your Form DD-214 to a Regional Eligibility Center.

To download VA Form 26-1880 (PDF) click here.

VA Eligibility Centers

After you have filled out your VA Form 26-1880 and received your DD Form 214, submit these materials to your local Eligibility Center.

Los Angeles Eligibility Center

If you live in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming

Please send your request for determination of eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) along with your Form DD 214 to:

Los Angeles Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 240097
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Toll free number: 1-888-487-1970 E-mail: vavbalan/lgyeli@vba.va.gov
Website: www.vahomes.org/la/home.htm

Winstom-Salem Eligibility Center

If you live in one of the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia

Please send your request for determination of eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) along with your Form DD 214 to:

VA Loan Eligibility Center
PO Box 20729
Winston-Salem, NC 27120

Toll free number: 1-888-244-6711
E-mail: NCELIGIB@vba.va.gov