Forms and Downloads
Download all VA life insurance program forms on this page:
- Download SGLI Forms
- Download Family SGLI Forms
- Download VGLI Forms
- Download TSGLI Form or Conversion Information
- Download Life Insurance Forms for Service-Disabled Veterans (VMLI and S-DVI)
- Download standard VA Life Insurance Forms
For other (non-Insurance) Veterans Benefits forms, please use the VA Forms Page.
Note: Servicemembers' and Veterans' Group Life Insurance forms are created by the Office of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, which administers these programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and are made available on this web site as a courtesy to Servicemembers and Veterans. The forms provided on this page, although reviewed by VA, are not VA forms.
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Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Forms
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| SGLV 8286 Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Election & Certificate |
Use this form to:
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| SGLV 8286S Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Supplemental SGLI Beneficiary Form |
Use this form as a continuation to SGLV 8286 to designate additional SGLI beneficiaries. |
| SGLV 8285 Request for Insurance |
This form has been replaced by SGLV 8286 and should no longer be used. |
| SGLV 8283 Claim for Death Benefits (SGLI/VGLI) |
Use this form to claim SGLI or VGLI proceeds for a deceased policyholder. |
| SGLV 8284 Servicemember/Veteran Accelerated Benefits Option Form |
Use this form to request an advance insurance payment for a Servicemember or Veteran that is terminally ill. |
| SGLV 8715 Application for SGLI Disability Extension |
Use this form to apply for a free extension (up to two years) of SGLI coverage if you are a totally disabled at time of discharge. |
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Family Coverage (FSGLI) Forms
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| SGLV 8286A Family Coverage Election (SGLI) |
Use this form to:
|
| SGLV 8285A Request to Restore Family SGLI |
This form has been replaced by SGLV 8286a and should no longer be used. |
| SGLV 8284A Family Coverage Accelerated Benefits Option Form |
Use this form to request an advance insurance payment for a spouse that is terminally ill. |
| SGLV 8700 Report of Death of a Family Member |
This form is used by military casualty and personnel offices only. |
| SGLV 8283A Claim for Family Coverage Death Benefits (SGLI) |
Use this form to claim FSGLI proceeds for a deceased spouse or dependent. |
Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Forms
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| SGLV 8714 Application for Veterans' Group Life Insurance |
Use this form to apply for VGLI insurance. |
| SGLV 8721 Beneficiary Designation Form (VGLI) |
Use this form to designate or change the beneficiary for your VGLI policy. |
| SGL 180 Application for Reinstatement of Coverage (VGLI) |
Use this form to reinstate a lapsed VGLI policy. |
| SGLV 8284 Servicemember/Veteran Accelerated Benefits Option Form |
Use this form to request an advance insurance payment for a Servicemember or veteran that is terminally ill. |
| SGLV 8283 Claim for Death Benefits (SGLI/VGLI) |
Use this form to claim SGLI or VGLI proceeds for a deceased policyholder. |
| GL.2010.247 Ed 11/2010 Frequently Asked Questions about increasing your Veterans' Group Life Insurance |
Information about increasing VGLI Coverage |
TSGLI and Conversion
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| SGLV 8600 Application for TSGLI Benefits |
Use this form to apply for a TSGLI benefit. |
| Participating Companies Brochure | This pamphlet gives a list of commercial insurance companies that will accept a SGLI, FSGLI or VGLI conversion. |
Life Insurance Forms for Service-Disabled Veterans
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| 29-4364 Application for Service-Disabled Insurance(S-DVI) |
Use this form to apply for Service-Disabled Veteran's Insurance. You must apply for this insurance within two years from the date VA notifies you of your new service connected disability. OR Use  to apply for S-DVI online! |
| 29-8636 Application for Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) |
Use this form to apply for Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance. You may only apply for VMLI if you have been approved for a Specially Adapted Housing Grant. (fillable) A tool is available to calculate the premiums which would be paid under VMLI. |
| VMLI Brochure | General information about the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Program |
Standard VA Life Insurance Forms
These forms are to be used for National Service Life Insurance only. They cannot be used for VA Compensation, VA Disability, Servicemembers' or Veterans' Group Life Insurance.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| 29-0152 Application for Conversion |
Use this form to convert all or part of your term insurance to a permanent plan of insurance. |
| 29-0165 VA MATIC Change (Changes to Bank/Checking Account) |
Use this form to request an automatic monthly premium deduction from your checking account. OR Use this form to update your bank account information when you are having premiums deducted from your checking account. |
| 29-0188 Application for Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans (RH) Life Insurance |
Use this form to apply for Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance. You must have been approved for waiver of premiums on Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance to be eligible for Supplemental Insurance (fillable) |
| 29-0309 Direct Deposit Enrollment or Change This form is for National Service Life Insurance only. Do not use this form for VA compensation, VA disability, SGLI or VGLI |
Use this form to enroll in direct deposit or change your direct deposit information. |
| 29-336 Designation of Beneficiary |
Use this form to designate or change the beneficiary for your government life insurance policy. (fillable) |
| 29-352 Application for Reinstatement |
Use this form to reinstate your insurance policy if it has lapsed for more than 6 months. (fillable) |
| 29-353 Application for Reinstatement (Non-medical, Comparative Health) |
Use this form to reinstate your insurance policy if it has lapsed for less than 6 months. |
| 29-357 Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits |
Use this form to apply for waiver of policy premiums if you become totally disabled before your 65th birthday. (fillable) |
| 29-541 Certificate Showing Residence and Heirs of Deceased Veteran or Beneficiary |
Use this form to give us information concerning the heirs of a deceased veteran or beneficiary. (fillable) |
| 29-888 Insurance Deduction Authorization (For Deduction-From-Benefit Payments) |
Use this form to request an automatic monthly premium deduction from your VA compensation check. (fillable) |
| 29-0309 Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change |
Use this form to apply for direct deposit or change your direct deposit information.(fillable) |
| 29-1546, page 1 Application for Cash Surrender Value |
Use this application to surrender your policy for its cash value.(fillable) |
| 29-1546, page 2 Application for Policy Loan |
Use this application to request a loan against the cash value of your policy. (fillable) |
| 29-1549 Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical) |
Use this form to change your plan of insurance. This form should only be used if you are requesting a plan with a lower cash value than your current policy. (fillable) |
| 29-4125 Claim for One-Sum Payment |
Use this form to claim the proceeds of a government life insurance policy. |
| 29-4125a Claim for Monthly Installments |
Use this form to request the proceeds of an NSLI policy be paid in monthly installments. |
| 29-9 Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance RH Information and Premium Rates |
This pamphlet gives Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance premium and plan information. Use this pamphlet when applying for S-DVI. |
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