Eaton County Clerk: DD-214 Filing, and the Register of Deeds Search Fee Waiver

The Eaton County Clerk keeps a resident veteran's DD-214 on file and returns the original; the Register of Deeds' $5 records search fee, added in 2026, is waived for veterans; 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte.

Also called: DD-214, discharge recording, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, search fee, Charlotte, MCL 35.31.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Eaton County, MICounty

Recording is the State's rule (MCL 35.31 to 35.35); see the Michigan entry. The Clerk's page: "After discharge from the military, veterans can place their military discharge (Form DD-214) on file with the County Clerk's Office, in the county in which they reside. To have your record on file you must bring in your original DD-214, we will copy and return original to you." Certified copies are requested through the same page. The fee waiver. On April 15, 2026 the Board of Commissioners amended the Register of Deeds' fees "to include a $5.00 records search fee; and WHEREAS, the fee would be waived for senior citizens, veterans and cases of financial hardship".

Thresholds

Thresholds for Eaton County Clerk: DD-214 Filing, and the Register of Deeds Search Fee Waiver
Gate	Rule
Any veteran	Any veteran living in Eaton County. No rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-09.

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