Chambers County Clerk: Military Discharges Filed at No Charge and Kept Confidential

The Clerk's Military Records page: "The military services encourage military personnel to file their discharge papers (DD 214) with the County Clerk in the county of residence. This includes members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Armed Forces Reserve, or an Armed Forces Auxiliary. Texas Local Government Code, Section 192.002 authorizes the County Clerk to file the military discharge at no charge. By filling out the military discharge form in the public records, a permanent record is maintained for future proof of service for veterans' benefits. The original will be returned to the owner after recording. Military Discharge records are considered confidential." The page links the National Archives and the Clerk's "Application for Certified Copy of Military Discharge" (the veteran's name, branch and date of discharge, with the applicant's details). Where. Heather Hawthorne, County Clerk, 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX 77514 (mail PO Box 728); 409-267-2418, fax 409-267-8405; West Annex, 10616 Eagle Dr, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523. Since September 1, 2025 the office requires a photo ID from anyone presenting a document for filing in person. The certified copy is free under Government Code 603.003, and Government Code 552.140 limits copies to the veteran and the others it lists (see the Texas entry).