Bucks County Recorder of Deeds: Free Recording of Discharge Papers

The Bucks County Recorder of Deeds records military discharge papers free and gives the veteran three certified copies. The Recorder's page says veterans' organization officials may see the records; the statute does not list them.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, recorder of deeds, certified copies, Doylestown.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Bucks County, PACounty

The Recorder of Deeds records military discharge papers for free, the county paying the fee, and gives the veteran three certified copies for use in claims. Who can see the record. The Recorder's page says no one but the veteran, the family or a veterans' organization official may look at it. 16 Pa.C.S. 1303, in force since December 15, 2024, keeps a recorded discharge confidential for 85 years and lets it go to the veteran, an immediate family member, someone the veteran authorises in writing, a court, the county director of veterans affairs or a State or federal agency. A veterans' organization needs the veteran's written authority.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Bucks County Recorder of Deeds: Free Recording of Discharge Papers
Gate	Rule
Any discharge	Recording and the three copies are free. No rating is needed.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-10-02.

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