The interest rate relief provision does not kick in until the servicemember requests the relief and provides a copy of their orders to the FI. They may request the relief up until 180 days after the end of their active duty and the relief would be retroactive for the full period they were on active duty.
However, whether you require the paperwork is your decision. You (the FI) are not required by the SCRA to have the paperwork to grant the relief.
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The opinions expressed are mine and they are not to be taken as legal advice.