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Request for Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880)
OMB 2900-0086 · VA.
OMB 2900-0086
VA Form 26-1880 is used by VA to determine an applicant's eligibility for Loan Guaranty benefits, and the amount of entitlement available. This form is also used in restoration of entitlement cases. The buyer must also meet the occupancy and income and credit requirements of the law. The restoration of an entitlements is not automatic; an applicant must apply for it by completing VA Form 26-1880. The Secretary is required by 38 U.S.C. 3702 (a), (b), and (c) to determine the applicant's eligibility for Loan Guaranty benefits, compute the amount of entitlement, and document the certificate with the amount and type of guaranty used and the amount, if any, remaining.
The latest form for Request for Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) expires 2028-12-31 and is listed under ICR 202506-2900-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form VA Form 26-1880 Request for Certification of Eligibility (COE) | Form |
| 30-Day (published) 2900-0086.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 30-Day (published) 2900-0086.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 2900-0086 Published 60-Day Notice (July 25, 2025).pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 2900-0086 Published 60-Day Notice (July 25, 2025).pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Supporting Statement OMB 2900-0086 (09-23-2025) 2.docx | Supporting Statement A |
| Supporting Statement OMB 2900-0086 (09-23-2025) 2.docx | Supporting Statement A |
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| Request for Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) |
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