Change Date

September15, 2004, Change 4

17.  ·  This section has been changed to create subsection lettering.

18.  ·  Subsection a has been changed to add a reference to ACE, correct the omission of Missouri from the state listing and a comma after Rhode Island for Eligibility Centers.

a. Procedures

If the applicant does not already have a Certificate of Eligibility, and the lender was unable to obtain an ACE generated COE, lenders may assist the veteran in following these procedures:

Step

Action

1

VA Form 26-1880, Request for a Certificate of Eligibility, from the nearest VA Home Loan Eligibility Center, other VA office, or at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/homeloanforms.htm.

Reference:  See Appendix A for a listing of VA offices.

2

Complete the form as thoroughly as possible.

Failure to complete necessary items may cause delays.

3

Attach all required documentation to the form.

References: 

19.                ·   Part “D” of the instructions on the back of the form describes the proof of military service needed.

20.                ·   See section 4 of this chapter for further details on the required proof of military service including circumstances when it may not be necessary.