Army Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Travel Vouchers

 

Current Military PCS Voucher Processing Timeline

The Week of Monday, March 11, 2024 SmartVoucher processing times are averaging 1 - 3 business days with up to three additional business days for deposit to your financial institution. Non-SmartVoucher processing times are averaging 2 - 5 business days with up to three additional business days for deposit to your financial institution. 
 

 

Electronic Voucher completion and submission
 

Please be aware there is a known issue in SmartVoucher that is erroneously populating a date of 12/31/2024 vice 12/31/2023 in the itinerary. This issue only impacts claims that include a date of 12/31/2023 in the itinerary. The issue has been elevated to IT and is being researched. In the interim, if your itinerary includes a date of 12/31/2023, please either submit a manual claim or wait to submit a SmartVoucher until the issue is resolved. Updates will be provided as appropriate.
   Photo of Army Solider using Smart Voucher on a tablet


Pays Quickly 
SmartVoucher pays Soldiers PCS money up to 50% faster.     
Easy To Use 
Access anytime /anywhere with a CAC or a myPay login/password. 

Pays Accurately 
Cuts PCS claim returns up to 50%. 

Text/ E-mail Notifications 
Soldiers are notified as their claim moves through the process. 
 

   

Army Military permanent change of station (PCS) travelers are now able to use SmartVoucher to easily complete their travel vouchers and securely submit their DD 1351-2 and any supporting documentation electronically.  (See full list of voucher types below.)

In addition to traditional PCS Vouchers, Soldiers are able to use SmartVoucher for the following:

  • Military PCS Advances and Vouchers
  • Vouchers for Dependent Moves During PCS
  • Supplemental Vouchers
  • Retirement/Separation Vouchers
  • Temporary Lodging Expense Vouchers
  • Dislocation Allowance Requests
  • Personally Procured Moves (PPM)/Do It Yourself (DITY) – As an attachment only for submission

SmartVoucher simplifies the process of completing and submitting a permanent change of station (PCS) voucher. With SmartVoucher, Soldiers can attach orders, amendments, leave forms and other supporting documents. They can also sign forms electronically, which route to Army Military Pay Offices for review. 

SmartVoucher makes it easy to complete travel vouchers by guiding you step-by-step through a series of questions then it creates a completed DD Form 1351-2. SmartVoucher makes sure all the required fields are filled in to create a complete and accurate voucher.

You'll get a list of supporting documents based on the answers you provided. Be sure to attach those to your submission.

Need help filling out SmartVoucher, click here for a step by step guide haga click aquí para obtener una guía paso a paso.


How to use SmartVoucher
Log into SmartVoucher with CAC or myPay ID and password.
Answer a series of easy questions similar to tax software.
Attach required forms and submit the completed voucher.
Monitor your email for status updates or corrections needed.

Note: Not for those using DTS (Defense Travel System) for their travel vouchers.


For information on possible authorized PCS advances and more, link here.

If you’re unable to use SmartVoucher to complete your claim, you must manually complete the DD Form 1351-2. Link here for information and instructions. For more information on entitlements, advances and COVID 19 Stop Movement, click here.

Page Updated March 11, 2024