Presidential Memorial Certificates
Did you know that you can order an engraved paper Presidential Memorial Certificate, signed by the current President, to honor the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans? The program was started in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and has continued ever since. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the PMC program by preparing the certificates which bear the current President's signature expressing the country's grateful recognition of the veteran's service in the United States Armed Forces. Eligible recipients include the next of kin and loved ones of honorably discharged deceased veterans. More than one certificate may be provided. Eligible recipients, or someone acting on their behalf, may apply for a PMC in person at any VA regional office or by U.S. mail or toll-free fax. Requests cannot be sent via email. Please be sure to enclose a copy of the veteran's discharge and death certificate to verify eligibility, as they cannot process any reque