# DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay fax numbers for military retirement and survivor annuity paperwork

Find DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay fax numbers for military retirement and survivor annuity paperwork, with department-specific instructions and official sources.

Country: United States
Category: Government
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 (published sources, not a test transmission)

## Which DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay fax number should I use?

Retired military pay and survivor annuity paperwork go to different DFAS teams. These are not VA disability-compensation destinations.

## Military retired pay

Fax: +1 800 469 6559
E.164: +18004696559

Toll-free number; service and international charges may still apply.

Retired-pay account paperwork.

Use only when: Use the retired-pay form applicable to your request. Survivor annuity submissions have a separate number.

[DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay — Military retired pay](https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/about/aboutus/customer-service/) — reviewed 2026-10-04

## Military annuitant pay

Fax: +1 800 982 8459
E.164: +18009828459

Toll-free number; service and international charges may still apply.

Survivor annuity account paperwork.

Use only when: Use this destination for annuitant accounts, not the retiree’s ordinary retired-pay paperwork.

[DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay — Military annuitant pay](https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/about/aboutus/customer-service/) — reviewed 2026-10-04

## What to include in your fax to DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

Use the DFAS form for the requested retired-pay or survivor-annuity change. Follow its signature and supporting-document requirements.

## Check the destination and prepare your cover page

Identify the receiving department, document type, sender, callback number and page count. Put account or patient identifiers only where the receiving form requires them.

Check the official source and recipient instructions before sending. A reviewed source confirms a published number, not live availability.

## Confirm delivery and follow up with DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

These are fax destinations, not voice support lines. Keep the transmission result and a copy of the documents. Confirm with the receiving department that the packet is complete and can be processed; a delivery receipt does not establish acceptance or a decision. Check with that department before sending a duplicate.

## How to fax DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay without a fax machine

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## Frequently asked questions

### What DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay fax number should I use?

Military retired pay: +1 800 469 6559. Military annuitant pay: +1 800 982 8459. Retired military pay and survivor annuity paperwork go to different DFAS teams. These are not VA disability-compensation destinations.

### Can I use one fax number for every DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay request?

Retired military pay and survivor annuity paperwork go to different DFAS teams. These are not VA disability-compensation destinations.

### What documents can I fax to DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay?

Use the DFAS form for the requested retired-pay or survivor-annuity change. Follow its signature and supporting-document requirements.

### What should I put on a fax cover page for DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay?

Identify the receiving department, document type, sender, callback number and page count. Put account or patient identifiers only where the receiving form requires them.

### How can I fax DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay without a fax machine?

Prepare your documents as a legible PDF and confirm the recipient’s submission requirements. You can use DearFax in your browser or prepare the fax with ChatGPT or Codex through MCP. Review the number and pages before authorizing the send, then keep the transmission result. Delivery does not confirm that the recipient accepted or processed your request.

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