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Link to form
http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-26-1880-ARE.pdf
Form number
26-1880
Row ID
1333
Form title
Request for A Certificate of Eligibility (Fillable)
Issue date
Revision date
Form administration
VBA
Number of pages
4
Deleted
False
Form name
Request for a Certificate of Eligibility
Form Language
English
Related to
Benefits
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers
VA housing assistance
VA benefits for service members
When to use

Use VA Form 26-1880 to apply for a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You’ll need to bring the COE to your lender to prove that you qualify for a VA home loan. 

Online tool
You can submit your request online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.
Helpful links
How to apply for a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility
Learn how to apply for a VA home loan COE.
VA home loan programs for surviving spouses
To get a VA-backed home loan as the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you’ll need a COE to show your lender that you qualify for this benefit. Find out if you can get a COE.
VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers
Learn about benefits for spouses, dependents, and survivors. If you’re caring for a Veteran in your family or shared home, you may also be eligible to receive certain benefits.