Ellis County Clerk: Recording of Military Discharges

The Ellis County Clerk records a DD-214 at no cost under Local Government Code 192.002 and returns the original; the record is confidential and released only to a qualified applicant. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, county clerk, recording, 192.002, 552.140, Waxahachie.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Ellis County, TXCounty

The Ellis County Clerk's Military Discharge/DD214 page: "Texas Local Government Code, Section 192.002: authorizes the County Clerk to file a military discharge at no cost." "By filing the military discharge form (DD214), a permanent record is maintained for future proof of service for veterans' benefits. The original is returned to the owner after recording." Confidentiality. "As of September 1, 2003, military records are confidential per HB 545. Only a qualified applicant may secure this information"; Government Code 552.140 lists who that is (see the Texas entry). The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Ellis County Clerk: Recording of Military Discharges
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording a discharge is free. Copies go only to the people section 552.140 lists.

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Last updated 2026-10-09.

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