Is there any way to get my LESs from finance or somewhere else other than DFAS?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:01:48 -0500

So I retired a couple of months ago. I am closing on a home but I am being held up because I don't have my LESs from the last 8 months I was on active duty. I put in the request to DFAS 411 and they told me it would take up to 30 days. Is there anyway to get my LESs from finance or somewhere else? Yes I realize I should've downloaded them before I left active duty, I'm already tracking I suck because of that.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 20 at 2019 1:17 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:17:59 -0500

What is the problem with DFAS? Although retired, I can log in and get copies of LES and tax documents anytime. And, no, there is no option other than DFAS to get these documents elsewhere. Set up an account and get them immediately.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2019 1:21 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:21:59 -0500

I'm assuming you've already tried online and they have already switched your account to a retirement one correct?

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jan 20 at 2019 1:30 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:30:32 -0500

I would ask the lender if they would accept a copy of last years income tax form. That plus your DD214 to see no disciplinary action since..........should be enough of an alternatiive.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2019 1:46 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:46:32 -0500

Are you unable to access DFAS MyPay?
Create your account here:
https://mypay.dfas.mil/myPayEnroll.aspx
Customer service is below:
https://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/about/aboutus/customer-service.html [login to see]
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

myPayEnroll.aspx

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 20 at 2019 2:41 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:41:58 -0500

https://www.dfas.mil/militaryseparations/HowtoupdatemyPay.html

HowtoupdatemyPay.html

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2019 2:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:46:10 -0500

DFAS and MyPay are the only ways to get your LES. Even if you go to finance, they just request it from DFAS.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jan 20 at 2019 5:42 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:42:55 -0500

When I bought a house, I did not have to give 8 months of LESs. I financed through USAA. I also had my pay sent there. They gave me my mortgage. Maybe if you financed through your bank that gets your pay check every month it would be easier?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2019 8:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:51:52 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I had a similar issue. What I was able to provide, and they accepted at the closing, were my actual bank statements. I simply printed out and highlighted each months pay deposit for as many months as they required. Ask your realtor if they’d accept the same at your closing.

Best of luck