Military Buy Back Payroll Deduction Authorization 

If you are interested in buying back your military service time, this page will help you understand the military buyback payroll deduction and submission process. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the Military Service Buy Back process, visit Military Buy Back Process.

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What is the Military Buyback Payroll Deduction Authorization Form?

The Military Buyback Payroll Deduction Form authorizes DFAS to initiate a reoccurring payroll deduction (biweekly payment) from your civilian pay for payment toward the Military Service Deposit amount.

Keep in mind…
  • If you wish to pay the deposit, it must be paid in full prior to retiring from Federal Civil Service.
  • Any payments toward your military service deposit amount are non-refundable.
  • There is a minimum deduction of $25 per pay period required for each identified account. Each IAD is treated as a separate account.
  • If you have three or more years of civilian employment, there may be interest charges.  Any remaining balance will continue to accrue interest until the amount is paid in full.

How to Submit Your Payroll Deduction Authorization Form?

Submitting your Payroll Deduction Authorization Form is as simple as 1…2…3… just follow the steps below:

1. Prepare

Gather your Payment Due Letter along with the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form To access the form, visit the Payroll Deduction Authorization.

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Military Buyback Payroll Deduction Authorization Form
*Note: You may need to right click to download or save the document to your computer before your able to fill it out.*

2. Apply

Complete all three sections of the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form.

Section 1: Employee Information
  Your employee identification number will be listed in the top right corner of your payment due letter.  Remember, this is different than your SSN or DoD number.
Section 2: Payroll Deduction
Enter the Interest Accrual Dates (IAD) you wish to buy-back via payroll deduction. If you have multiple IAD, enter them in the order you wish to buy them back and include your elected biweekly deduction amount for each IAD.
  There is a minimum deduction of $25 per pay period required for each identified account. Each IAD is treated as a separate account.
Section 3: Signature
You must digitally sign using a CAC/PIV or print and sign the form before submitting you Payroll Deduction Authorization Form.
  Ensure all information on the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form is filled out properly before submitting. Failure to do so will delay your request for payroll deduction.

3. Submit

Submit your Payroll Deduction Authorization Form via AskDFAS:

AskDFAS submit button, click to submit payroll deduction authorization form.

After submitting via AskDFAS, a ticket number will be emailed to you for reference and updates. Please keep this ticket number for your reference.
 


Page Updated: Jan 27, 2026