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VA Form VA40-0247

Form name:Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Form
Form revision date: March 2025
Related to: Burials and memorials

When to use this form

Use VA Form 40-0247 if you want to request a Presidential Memorial Certificate. A Presidential Memorial Certificate is an engraved paper certificate signed by the current president. It honors the memory of a deceased Veteran and expresses the country’s grateful recognition of their service in the Armed Forces.

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Online tool

You can request a Presidential Memorial Certificate online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.

Helpful links

  • Find out how to update your direct deposit information online for disability compensation, pension, or education benefits.

  • Find out how to change your address and other information in your VA.gov profile for disability compensation, claims and appeals, VA health care, and other benefits.

  • Submit an online request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website.

  • Learn how to access your VA records, benefit letters, and documents online.

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