Naval Air Station Patuxent River  Legal

Hours of Operation

Base Legal Assistance customer service hours are 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Notary hours are offered during these same times. Please call  (301)342-1934 for more information. Hours for tax assistance during tax season are Monday through Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m.

Eligibility for Services

Active-duty, retirees, reservists on active duty and dependents with a valid identification card are eligible for service. Proper valid military identification is required to receive services. An identification check is conducted at the legal assistance check-in desk.

There is currently no full-time attorney assigned at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Paralegal services which do not require the consultation of an attorney include:

• General and special powers of attorney documentation preparation
• Affidavits
• Notarizations
• Name changes
• Real estate powers of attorney

The guidance needed to file a household goods shipment claim can be found online.

The claims process for Move.mil shipments is the same as any other government shipment. You have 180 days from the date of delivery to note damages and complete and submit the DDForm1840/1840R through the Move.mil website. Failure to report loss or damage within 180 days or to properly complete these forms could jeopardize your claim.

Good record keeping prior to your move and careful observation during your move will make the claims process easier!

For more information about claims, you may visit the Move.mil website.