Buchanan County Recorder of Deeds: Free Military Discharge Recording

The fee. The Recorder's Fee Schedule: "Military Discharges - No charge." Copies. The Military Discharge Records page: "Regulations to Request a Copy of Military Discharge DD-214 RSMo. 59.480 - State Statute Effective August 28, 2003. To request Military Discharge records, you will need a notarized request form, which is available in the Recorder's office and online. If you are coming into our office to request Military Discharge papers you will need a valid photo ID, so we can notarize your signature." The form asks for the veteran's name and the county where the discharge is filed, and at least one of date of birth, Social Security number, or branch and dates of service; "Each request form is limited to one Military Discharge Record," and "The Recorder of Deeds shall determine the maximum number of copies allowed per each request." The requester states the authority the statute gives and signs before a notary; the Recorder may ask for proof of identity. Missouri's Revised Statutes 59.480 and the State entry on discharge recording carry the underlying rules. Where. Recorder of Deeds Office, 411 Jules Street, Room 103, Saint Joseph, MO 64501; 816-271-1437; Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., open through the lunch hour.