Program Description
A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an
engraved paper certificate, signed by the current President, to honor the
memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans.
General Program Requirements
This benefit may not be requested for a living
veteran.
The veteran must have
received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable
conditions.
Certain National Guard and
reserve members may also qualify.
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and
veterans, once discharged.
Eligible
recipients (those who may receive a Presidential Memorial Certificate)
include the deceased veteran’s next of kin and loved ones.
Requests for this benefit may only be
submitted by an eligible recipient. An eligible recipient is the next of
kin, a relative or a friend, or someone authorized to act on behalf of such
relative or friend.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information about the Presidential
Memorial Certificate program, please visit our web site at:
http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/pmc.asp
When requesting a PMC, there is no form or format to use. A simple
written request will suffice.
Eligible
recipients or their authorized agent may request a PMC using any one (1) of
the three (3) methods listed below. Please only use one method.
You may: - Visit any VA
regional office and speak with a representative.
- Send a request by fax to
1-202-565-8054; or by mail to:
Presidential Memorial
Certificates (41A1C)
Department of Veterans Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA
22134-3903 - Use the “Contact the VA”
web link (on the bottom of the page) at http://www.cem.va.gov/pmc.htm.
All written or faxed requests must
include a copy of the veterans’ death certificate and a copy of the
veterans’ honorable discharge. Please do not provide original documents, as
they cannot be returned.
Managing Agency
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
www.cem.va.gov
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