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Bexar County Clerk: Free DD-214 Recording
The Bexar County Clerk records an original DD-214 for free and returns it with three free certified copies, so a replacement can be had later.
Also called: DD-214, DD214, county clerk, discharge papers, certified copy, recording.
For: Veteran or service member, survivor.
Where it applies
Written for the jurisdictions listed here.
- Bexar County, TXCounty
Filing a DD-214 with the Bexar County Clerk is optional, but it keeps a permanent record from which the Clerk can later issue a certified replacement copy.
File at the Recording Department, Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, Suite 103, San Antonio, with the original, complete DD-214 and proof of age and identity, such as a driver licence, a birth certificate, a passport, or a visa or military ID. There is no fee. The original is returned along with three certified copies free of charge. Later copies are requested from Vital Statistics in Suite B110 of the same building, 210-335-2581.
Thresholds
| Gate | Rule |
|---|---|
| Original DD-214 | Any veteran with an original, complete DD-214 and identification can record it. |
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