Clay County Recorder: Military Discharge Records, Free Recording

The Clay County Recorder's Office (Kimberly S. Savageau, Government Center, Door 1, 3510 12th Avenue S., Moorhead, 218-299-5031) records the DD-214 without charge as a courtesy, furnishes certified copies to the veteran, and routes copies of recorded discharges through the Veteran Service Officer at 218-299-5041 on application.

Also called: Recorder, DD-214, DD214, discharge, free recording, certified copy, Kimberly S. Savageau, 218-299-5031, restricted records, 138.17, Moorhead, Moorhead, Dilworth, Barnesville, Glyndon, Hawley, Ulen, Sabin, Felton, Georgetown, Hitterdal, Comstock, Twin Valley.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Clay County, MNCounty

The Recorder's own page. "Military Discharge records are recorded in the Recorder's Office. As a courtesy to military personnel, the Recorder's Office does not charge for the recording of the DD214 form. Upon recording of the Discharge Record, the Recorder's Office will furnish fee certified copies to the veteran. To receive a copy of a previously recorded discharge, contact the Clay County Veteran Service Officer at 218-299-5041 to obtain an application to apply for a certified copy of a military discharge (DD 214). Pursuant to current statutes, any military discharge papers recorded in this office are restricted records and not available to the general public." The statutes. Minnesota's 197.602 and 138.17 carry the free recording and the restricted access (see the State entry); the county's page adds the certified copy to the veteran and the VSO route for previously recorded discharges. The Recorder's office is in the Government Center at 3510 12th Avenue S., Moorhead (Door 1), 218-299-5031, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Clay County Recorder: Military Discharge Records, Free Recording
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording is free; copies go to the veteran on application through the VSO. No rating is needed.

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