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Register and apply for a Veterans' Pin and Certificate of Appreciation

Register and apply for a Veterans' Pin and Certificate of Appreciation

Throughout the form, 'you' refers to the veteran with Qualifying Service.

Before you start

  • You are not immediately registered when you submit this form. We need to confirm your Qualifying Service before we accept your registration.
  • If your registration is successful, it does not mean that your future claims for support will be accepted. All claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  • This form will allow you to apply for the Veterans' Pin and Certificate of Appreciation.
  • If you require urgent help now, there are resources you can access without waiting for confirmation.
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Why register with Veterans' Affairs?

Even if you're healthy, you can register now so that when you claim for support, we will already have your details. 

Learn about the support options available

When you register, you can also sign up for:

  • a Veterans' Pin and Certificate of Appreciation
  • our monthly email newsletter
  • our magazine.
How long will the registration form take to complete?

Allow 5 to 10 minutes to complete the form.

We'll ask for some basic information and contact details.

You won't need to provide personal identification like a passport or driver license.

What happens once you've completed the registration form?

We'll email you a welcome email. If you requested a Veterans' Pin and Certificate of Appreciation, they will follow in the post. It may take a few months before the Pin and Certificate arrive. 

If you subscribed to our email newsletter or magazine, you'll receive them the next time they are published.