Presidential Memorial Certificate

Presidential Memorial Certificates

A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate signed by the current president. Find out how to request a certificate to honor the military service of a Veteran or Reservist.

Eligibility for a Presidential Memorial Certificate

• You may be eligible for a Presidential Memorial Certificate if you meet both of these requirements.

Both of these must be true:

• The Veteran or Reservist is eligible for burial in a national cemetery, and
• You’re the next of kin, family member, or close friend of the Veteran or Reservist (or an authorized service representative for a family member or friend of the Veteran or Reservist)