The secret to a free military records search.

A military record search can be done in two ways - military records search at the Military Personnel Records (MPR) office at St. Louise, MO or a free military records search online.

If you choose to search for military records at the MPR office, you will need to make a formal request in writing. This is done by submitting a standard form 180. You should try to fill in as much of the information requested in this form in order to get the copy faster. Receiving the records may take several months or even up to a year.

An easier approach to a US military records search is to do it online. Internet offers great public record resources and some public record databases do offer military service records search.

How is done a military records search online?

A military record search has many advantages - it is fast, it is convenient as you can search from your home or office, the results are on your screen in just a few matter. Above all, a military records search online can be done with minimum information. You do not need to fill in lengthy forms with tons of information. All you need to search is the name of the person whose records you need to find.

Since the search itself is pretty easy what you need to focus your attention is the database that you are going to use. If you wonder which ones are good, you can try this one recommended by our public records expert team.