Cape May County Clerk Veteran Services

Discharge recording. "The purpose of recording the Veteran's Honorable Discharge (DD214) is to secure the record of the honorable discharge of the soldier, sailor, marine, or nurse who has served in the the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Corp, or Coast Guard for future access for benefits of the veteran or survivor. Access to the recorded Veteran's Honorable Discharge is limited by law to only the veteran, his/her mother, father, spouse, brother, sister, child, heir, or personal representative (N.J.S.A. 38:25-6)." "The veteran must be a resident domiciled in Cape May County. The County Clerk will record and return the original document." "There is no charge to record the Veteran's Honorable Discharge or to obtain a certified copy." (Legal references N.J.S.A. 38:25-5 and 46:19-5.) Veteran's Photo ID Card. "This card may be presented to participating merchants/vendors for discounts offered to veterans. There is no charge for the Veteran's Photo ID Card. To be eligible for the Cape May County Clerk Veteran's ID Card the veteran must apply in person at the county Clerk's Office with his/her original form DD-214... The veteran must show proof of identity and domicile in Cape May County." "Discounts on goods and services offered to veterans are given at the discretion of the participating merchant/vendor." An Application to Provide Veterans Discounts and a Cape May County Veterans Discounts list are published. Vendor Licenses. "Vendor Licenses for honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, marines, nurses, army field clerks and exempt firemen. The license gives the holder the right to hawk, peddle and vend merchandise within the State of New Jersey." "Applicant must prove Cape May County residency and domicile. Be a resident of New Jersey for at least 6 months and Cape May County for 3 months... Veterans must supply U.S. Military Honorable Discharge Document DD214. Legal Reference N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 & c. Fees: No charge." (The state peddler right itself is the State entry.) Gold Star. "Gold Star Family Member Photo ID Card" with its own application and the joint "Cape May County Veterans and Gold Star Family Member Discounts (PDF)" list. County offices: William E. Sturm, Jr. Administration Building, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, 609-465-1000.