Affidavits of Non-Military Service
Pursuant to Rule 1:5-7 and in accordance with the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §521, unless based on facts admissible in evidence, an affidavit of non- military service must have attached to it a statement from the Department of Defense (DOD) or from each branch of the armed services that the defendant is not in military service. The DOD Manpower Data Center maintains a public website at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/owa/home that allows individuals to search for
information regarding military status. Users must know the social security number and the last name of the person whose military status is to be verified. Once the information has been entered, a report will be generated electronically in a form with the seal of the DOD and the signature of the Center’s Director.
Certificates from the individual branches of the armed services may be obtained from the addresses listed below. Requests for certificates should contain the defendant’s full name, social security number, and date of birth. If the social security number is not known, this fact should be noted. A statement of why the information is needed and a self- addressed, stamped envelope must also be included. Unless otherwise noted below, a postal money order or a certified, cashier’s or personal check made payable to the “Department of Treasury” in the amount of $5.20 for each defendant must accompany each request.
U.S. NAVY
Department of the Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Navy Personnel Command
5720 Integrity Drive, PERS 312
Millington, TN 38055-3120
Make check payable to: U.S. Treasurer
U.S. AIR FORCE
Air Force Worldwide Locator
HQ AFPC/DPDXIDL
550 C Street, West, Suite 50
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4752
Make check payable to: DAQ-DE
U.S. MARINE CORPS
Commandant of the Marine Corps (MMSBO)
Headquarters U.S Marine Corps
Personnel Management
Support BRMMSB 10, Suite 201
2008 Elliott Road Suite 203
Quantico, VA 22134-5030
Please mark “OFFICIAL BUSINESS” on bottom of
envelope. Make check payable to: U.S. Treasurer
U.S. ARMY
Commander
U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center
Attn: AHRC-ERP
8899 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46249-5031
Make checks payable to: Finance Officer
U.S. COAST GUARD
USCG – Personnel Command
Military Records Branch (ADM-3)
4200 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Attn: Terri Mathews, Coast Guard Locator Assistant
Make checks payable to: U.S. Coast Guard
If personal information or information from the DOD Manpower Data Center or the individual branches of the armed services is not available or does not identify the defendants non-military status with certainty, the court may require a bond to be posted before issuing default judgment.
