About VA Form VA40-0247
- Form name: Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Form
- Related to: Burials and memorials
- Form revision date: June 2023
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
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Find out how to update your direct deposit information online for disability compensation, pension, or education benefits.
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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.
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Submit an online request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website.
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Learn how to access your VA records, benefit letters, and documents online.