Vietnam War-Era Pardon

On January 21, 1977, President Carter issued a pardon proclamation for certain violations of the Military Selective Service Act. The pardon relates to draft-evasion acts or omissions during the Vietnam War-era. You can obtain a certificate if you were pardoned.

• Download the Vietnam War-era pardon application instructions and privacy statement (PDF)
• Download the Vietnam War-era pardon application form (PDF)
• Presidential Proclamation (4433) and Executive Order (11967) (Click here)