Dd form 2790-2025

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The document is a Custodianship Certificate intended to support claims for benefits on behalf of minor children of deceased members of the Armed Forces. It outlines the information required to identify the custodian of eligible children, including their relationship to the deceased military member, and certifies their status for receiving Survivor Benefit Plan funds. The form includes instructions for completion and emphasizes the importance of accurate information to avoid penalties.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the DD Form 2790 in the editor.
In Item 1, enter the deceased military member’s full name. Proceed to Item 2.
In Item 2, input the social security number of the deceased military member. Move on to Item 3.
For Item 3, provide the full name, social security number, date of birth, and relationship of each eligible child. Continue to Item 4.
In Item 4, indicate your relationship to each child listed above. Then proceed to Item 5.
In Item 5, mark an 'X' in each applicable statement regarding the children’s status. Continue with Items 5a through 5d.
Complete Items 5a (Printed Name), 5b (Signature), and provide your address in Items 5c and d. Finally, add any remarks in Item 6 if necessary.

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What is a 2790 form?

Page 1. Customer E-Checklist. This form is used to identify the custodian of an unmarried minor child, incapacitated minor child, or child at least age 18 but under age 22 attending school full time, when a claim for annuity payments is made on behalf of the child.

What is the DD Form 2890 used for?

The DD Form 2792 is completed to identify a family member with special medical needs. There is a Certification Section on page 3 that should be signed AFTER the entire form is completed by medical provider(s) and the form has been reviewed for completeness and accuracy.

What is dd form 2790?

This form is used to identify the custodian of an unmarried minor child, incapacitated minor child, or child at least age 18 but under age 22 attending school full time, when a claim for annuity payments is made on behalf of the child.

What is a DD Form 2792 used for?

Service members are given the option of accepting the short form edited Member 1, long form unedited Member 4 or both copies upon separation. The most important copy of the DD 214 for the individual is the long form copy.