SOFA Cancellation Letter

The ILAW Section provides SOFA Cancellation Letters for Marine Corps service members, members of the civilian component serving with the Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan, and their dependents. Complete the process below to request a SOFA Cancellation Letter.

Apply for a SOFA Cancellation Letter
 
STEP ONE: Complete 5820.1 (do not sign the form) and save the form as "Last Name_5820.1"
 
STEP TWO:  Gather all required supporting documents, attach to an e-mail, and name them as follows: 
 

For Contractor
・Resignation Letter or equivalent document:  Last Name_Resignation
・Passport:  Last Name_Passport

For Active Duty
・Last Name_Passport
・Last Name_DD214

STEP THREE: E-mail all documents from Steps One and Two to the ILAW Section in one e-mail.
 
STEP FOUR:  Receive via e-mail a SOFA Cancellation Letter, digitally signed by the ILAW Officer, within one to three business days.
 

Sample Documents

SF 5820.1
Resignation Letter