Military Discharge DD214 Request For Certified Copies
Who May Obtain a Copy of Records of Veteran who separated from service at least 62 years ago:
- A Military Veteran
- With the Military Veteran’s written permission (or if Veteran is deceased, proof of death), a Military Veteran’s Next of Kin
The next of kin can be any of the following:
- Surviving spouse that has not remarried
- Father
- Mother
- Son
- Daughter
- Sister
- Brother
OR
- With the Military Veteran’s written permission (or if Veteran is deceased, proof of death), the Montgomery County Veterans’ Assistance Commission (VAC) Officer or a Representative of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Fees
There is no charge for certified copies issued.
What You Need
1.) You MUST fill out a Military Discharge request form
2.) Submit the form by Mail or In-Person
Archival Military Discharge DD214 Request For Non-Certified Copies
Who May Obtain a Copy of Records of Veteran who separated from service more than 62 years ago:
- A Military Veteran
- With the Military Veteran’s written permission (or if Veteran is deceased, proof of death), a member of the public
Fees
There is a 50 cents per page charge for Non-Certified Copies.
What You Need
1.) You MUST fill out an Archival Military Discharge request form
2.) Submit the form by Mail or In-Person
Request forms cannot be faxed or emailed.
Submit the form to the following address:
By Mail:
Montgomery County Recorder
P.O. Box 595
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595
In Person:
Montgomery County Recorder
#1 Courthouse Square, Room 102
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595
Our office is located on the
First floor of the Historic Courthouse
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