Christian County Recorder of Deeds: Military Discharge Filing

The Recorder's own Military Discharges page: "The Recorder of Deeds will file and preserve a military discharge. Per RSMo 59.480, they are restricted from public search and may only be accessed by the veteran or authorized party. A veteran or authorized party can request a copy from our copy center for no additional charge. If a military discharge is filed in another county, you must contact that county's Recorder of Deeds office for a copy. The authorized party (requester) shall complete Sections 1 through 4 on the form and sign in the presence of a notary public before presenting the request is made to the Recorder of Deeds. Forms are available in the Recorders office or online." The page also prints the federal route: "If you need a copy of your original DD214 contact your local State Congressman or Senator's office", with Congressman Eric Burlison (417-229-1800) and Senators Eric Schmitt (417-290-5000) and Josh Hawley (417-869-4433). The Recorder is Kelly Hall, 100 W. Church Street Room 104 (the Historic Courthouse), Ozark, Missouri 65721. The office's responsibilities list names "File and maintain Military Discharges" among its statutory duties. The State entries carry RSMo 59.480's confidentiality rule and the rest.