Phone: (217) 532-9530
Fax: (217) 532-9581
County Clerk Email:
countyclerk@montgomeryco.com
County Recorder Email:
recorder@montgomeryco.com
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 595
Physical Address:
#1 Courthouse Square
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595

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Please note: Absolutely no information can be given over the telephone regarding Vital Records.

Military Discharge DD214 Request For Certified Copies

Who May Obtain A Copy:

1) A Military Veteran

OR

2) 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

3) 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 request form as required by state law.

Click HERE to download the discharge form.

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Request forms cannot be faxed or emailed.

2.) 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
Click HERE for a map to the Historic Courthouse.

 

COUNTY BOARD INFO
See the Montgomery County website for information.