Clark County (Arkansas) Circuit Clerk: Free Recording of DD-214s

The Clark County Circuit Clerk, as Recorder, records a veteran's DD-214 free and keeps a copy in the county's records, returning the original; its DD-214 page says "There is no charge to have a DD-214 filed with the Clark County Circuit Clerk's Office."

Also called: DD-214, DD 214, discharge recording, discharge papers, circuit clerk, recorder, free, Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Amity, Caddo Valley, Okolona, Whelen Springs, Alpine.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Clark County, ARCounty

The Circuit Clerk's DD-214 Forms page: "In Arkansas, DD-214s are filed in the circuit clerk's office. A copy is kept as a part of the circuit clerk's official records. The original is returned to the filer. There is no charge to have a DD-214 filed with the Clark County Circuit Clerk's Office." It adds that "DD-214 is recorded in the Circuit Clerk Recorder's Office - no charge", and points to the National Archives for a replacement, which goes only to the veteran, the next of kin or someone holding the veteran's power of attorney. Why record it. A recorded discharge is a permanent county copy the office can certify when the original is lost, for a VA claim, a burial or a State benefit. Recorded instruments are public records, so ask the office how it keeps discharges before recording one. The Circuit Clerk, Brian Daniel, is at 401 Clay Street, Second Floor, Arkadelphia, (870) 246-4281, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Clark County (Arkansas) Circuit Clerk: Free Recording of DD-214s
Gate	Rule
Veteran or family member with a discharge to record	Recording the discharge is free; no rating or service test applies.

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Last updated 2026-10-30.

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