MOD search.... how long?

[Vendee]

I sent off the forms and cheque to the MOD for the military records of a relative a full month ago but I haven't heard anything and they haven't even cashed my cheque yet. I know the forms arrived there because I send them recorded delivery. Does it normally take this long? Thanks.

[rosie99]

It can take a few months, they will not cash your cheque until they start to process it.  Priority is given to providing records to serviceman who are still living

[MaxD]

Someone recently reported (last two weeks) that they had contacted the very helpful help line who said they were still working pre-Christmas applications.

MaxD

[Vendee]

Rosie, Max.... thanks for the prompt and helpful replies.

[Jebber]

It may help to understand that their main priority involves dealing with those still serving, also our service veterans. Applications for family history obviously have to take second place, so the speed of their response is dependent on the workload at the time.

[GrahamSimons]

Recent experience: just over a month.

[Lisajb]

Someone recently reported (last two weeks) that they had contacted the very helpful help line who said they were still working pre-Christmas applications.

MaxD

Could someone provide the helpline number, please?

[rosie99]

0141 224 2507
8 to 4.30 Mon to Thurs, 8 to 12 noon Fri.

[Lisajb]

0141 224 2507
8 to 4.30 Mon to Thurs, 8 to 12 noon Fri.

Thank you