Discharge papers are available at the County Clerk’s Office ONLY if the veteran filed the DD214 with the Clerk following his/her discharge.
Who can request this record?
DD214s are confidential and are only available to:
- the Veteran named on record
- the Next-of-Kin of a deceased veteran
- Next-of-Kin- the widow(er), child, parent, or sibling of the deceased must supply proof of veteran’s death (i.e. death certificate / obituary) and proof of relationship to the veteran (i.e. birth certificates, marriage license, etc)
- Government agencies providing veterans’ benefits
How are requests made?
Requests for certified copies of a DD214 can be made in person, by mail or via fax.
What is needed for application?
- Full Name of Veteran
- Year of Discharge or Year Document was Recorded
- Signature of Requestor
- Photo ID of requestor (or photocopy for mail and fax requests)
- Proof of Kin-ship, if applicable (see Above)
Application can be downloaded
HERE.
Locations to bring/send/fax the request?
Requests can be made in person at: County Clerk’s Office
705 S. Stephenson Ave.
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Requests by mail can be sent to: County Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 609
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Requests can be faxed to:
How much does this record cost?There is no charge for copies of DD214.