Where to Submit Your Claim
(DD Form 1351-2)

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How to Submit Your Travel Voucher

Submitting your claim is as simple as 1…2…3… just follow the steps below to file a travel voucher and supporting documents.

1. Gather the Required Documents

Travel orders are not the same and each have its own characteristics. Your orders may affect how long you serve at the post, the specific location, and authorized entitlements. 

2. Prepare

Complete the DD Form 1351-2 and attach supporting documentation. Failure to do so may result in delayed processing. Once documentation is ready, see below for your submission options. For a list of documents you may need to submit, visit Travel Forms.   

Access the DD Form 1351-2.  *Please note: You may need to right click to download or the save the documents to your computer before you are able to fill them out.*

Adobe Acrobat PDF Document Image PDF: Download and complete your DD 1351-2 Travel Voucher (May 2011) in PDF format, click here

To access DD Form 1351-2 instructions, click here.

3. Apply

Ensure all proper signatures and dates are listed on the DD Form 1351-2. Failure to do so may result in delayed processing. Submit the completed form and other required documentation to the appropriate location based on your travel status. To learn more about where to submit your voucher, see Where to Submit Your Voucher.


 

Where to Submit Your Travel Voucher

A travel claim submitted through the wrong method can delay the payment of your voucher. The below can help you understand where to submit your claim:
 

SmartVoucher

SmartVoucher makes it easier to complete travel vouchers by guiding you step-by-step through a series of questions then it creates a completed DD Form 1351-2.

Who Can Use SmartVoucher:

  • Individuals on Military permanent change of station (PCS) travel orders, visit Military PCS Voucher for help completing your voucher.
  • Civilians submitting a Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), visit Civilian RITA Voucher for help completing your voucher.
  • Service Members on Active Duty Training orders for 140 days, or 20 weeks or more.
  • Service Members on orders for Operational Support, Deployments, or if orders have US Code 12301(d) and 181 days or greater at one location and ordered to a non-Hostile Fire/Imminent danger pay duty location.
  • Service Member on PCS orders.
Note: Not for those using DTS (Defense Travel System) for their travel vouchers.

How Do I Get Started Using SmartVoucher?

  • Log in to SmartVoucher with your CAC or myPay UserID and password.
  • Select "Create New Voucher" and follow the prompts.
SmartVoucher logo, click to be taken to SmartVoucher.



 
 
Travel Voucher Direct (TVD)

TVD that allows military and civilian employees to upload and submit their manual travel claims and supporting documents for payment.

Who Can Use TVD:

  • Individuals submitting a Casualty Travel Voucher.
  • Individuals submitting a Wounded in Action Travel Vouchers.
  • Service Members on Active Duty Training Orders for 139 days, 19 weeks or less and your orders state permanent change of station (PCS).
  • Service Members on orders for Operational Support or Deployments for 180 days or less and your orders state PCS orders.
  • Civilian employees on PCS orders or evacuating from your permanent duty location.
  • Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) employees on PCS orders.
Note: Not for those using DTS (Defense Travel System) for their travel vouchers.


How Do I Get Started Using TVD?

  • Access Travel Voucher Direct and select “Submit a Ticket”.
  • Select your travel type, follow the prompts, and submit your information for payment. 
Travel Voucher Direct logo, click to go to Travel Voucher Direct.



 

Defense Travel System (DTS)

DTS automates TDY travel processing. It allows travelers to create authorizations, book reservations, receive approval, generate payment vouchers, and direct payment to their bank accounts and GTCC.

Documents are submitted, processed and approved at the organization responsible for funding the travel. Payment is electronically sent to the DFAS for payment by direct deposit - EFT.

Who Can Use DTS:

  • Army AD, Reserve, and National Guard on TDY are to use DTS, unless assignment was in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area.

How Do I Get Started Using DTS?

Ask your supervisor who the Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) is that serves your organization. Your DTA will register you in the system and have the information unique to your organization.

Note: For all DTS related questions/concerns, please speak with your Lead Defense Travel Administrator. If you are not certain who this is, please speak with your supervisor.

Defense Travel System logo, click to go to DTS.



 

Check Travel Voucher Status

Check your travel voucher status using a CAC enabled computer.

Call to action, click to check travel voucher status.


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