DoD Request for Comments on Birth Verification Information Collection
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The Department of Defense is seeking public comments on its continued use of DD Form 372, Request for Verification of Birth. The form is used in military personnel processes, including accession-related checks, to confirm birth information when needed. The notice does not create a new rule or immediate compliance duty. It gives the public until July 27, 2026, to comment on whether the collection is necessary, whether the estimated burden is accurate, and how the process could be improved or made less burdensome.
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Key Changes
- Opens a 60-day public comment period on the DD Form 372 birth verification information collection
- Invites feedback on whether the collection is necessary and useful for DoD personnel functions
- Seeks suggestions to reduce respondent burden, including through technology or automation
Obligations
What this law requires
Any person or entity submitting comments on the proposed information collection must identify the submission with the agency name, docket number, and title for this Federal Register document.