Items 1 to 4: the payee
Name and address, the insurance policy number or numbers, the Social Security number, which the form marks Must supply, and a daytime telephone number.
29-0309
Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change
- Agency
- VA
- Revision
- July 2024
- Fillable fields
- 16
- Pages
- 1
- Official source
- VA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
VA Form 29-0309: Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change
VA Form 29-0309 is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change form for VA life insurance. The form says it is only valid for making changes to a VA life insurance policy direct deposit account. For other VA benefits direct deposit accounts, it points to https://www.va.gov/change-direct-deposit/.
The form is one page. Section I is completed by the payee or an authorized agent and authorizes VA to deposit Government Life Insurance payments directly into the account shown. Section II holds the bank details with a sample check, and Item 11 asks about paying premiums by automatic deduction. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's on VA Form 29-0309
Authorization and signature
A statement authorizing VA to start or change direct deposit at the financial institution in Item 7 into the account in Item 10, then the signature of the payee or authorized agent in ink (Item 5) and the date signed (Item 6).
Items 7 to 10: bank details
The bank or financial institution name, the names on the account, the 9-digit routing number, and the bank account number with a choice of checking or savings.
Sample check
Shows the routing number, which is always 9 digits, the account number, which varies in length and may contain dashes or spaces, and the check number, marked Not needed.
Item 11: automatic premium deduction
Asks whether premiums are paid by automatic deduction from a checking account (PAC) and, if yes, whether this change also applies to it. If not, Item 11b points to VA Form 29-0165 to begin paying premiums by automatic deduction.
How to file VA Form 29-0309
- 1
Fill in Items 1 to 4
Enter the name and address, the policy number or numbers, the Social Security number and a daytime phone number.
- 2
Sign and date in ink
The payee or authorized agent signs Item 5 in ink and enters the date in Item 6.
- 3
Enter the bank account
Fill in Items 7 to 10 and check whether the account is checking or savings. The sample check shows where the routing and account numbers appear.
- 4
Answer Item 11
Say whether premiums are paid by automatic deduction and, if so, whether the change also applies to that deduction.
- 5
Upload or mail it
The form lists VA's secure upload website and a mailing address for the VA Insurance Center in Janesville, Wisconsin.
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Where to send it
Online
Upload the form using VA's secure website at https://insurance.va.gov/home/IDU.
By mail
Department of Veterans Affairs, Insurance Center, PO Box 5209, Janesville, WI 53547-5209.
Questions
The form lists the toll-free number 1-800-669-8477 for questions about direct deposit.
Other VA benefits
For direct deposit of other VA benefits, the form points to https://www.va.gov/change-direct-deposit/.
Edition
The July 2024 edition supersedes the July 2021 edition, which will not be used. It carries OMB Control No. 2900-0665, which expires 07/31/2027, and an estimated burden of 20 minutes.
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Who completes VA Form 29-0309?
The form says Section I is completed by the payee or an authorized agent.
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Questions about Form 29-0309
What is VA Form 29-0309 used for?
The form says it is only valid for making changes to a VA life insurance policy direct deposit account.
Can I use it for disability or pension direct deposit?
The form says it is only valid for VA life insurance direct deposit and points to https://www.va.gov/change-direct-deposit/ for other VA benefits. VA's page also links to updating direct deposit online for disability compensation, pension or education benefits.
Can the account be a savings account?
Item 10 asks for the bank account number and type, with boxes for checking or savings.
Does the change apply to my premium deduction too?
Item 11a asks whether the change also applies to an existing automatic deduction (PAC). To begin paying premiums by automatic deduction, Item 11b points to VA Form 29-0165.
Can an authorized agent submit it?
Yes. Section I is completed by the payee or an authorized agent, who the form asks to send a copy of their authorization, such as a power of attorney, if not already provided.
Where do I send VA Form 29-0309?
The form says to upload it at https://insurance.va.gov/home/IDU or mail it to Department of Veterans Affairs, Insurance Center, PO Box 5209, Janesville, WI 53547-5209.