Hancock County Recorder: Free DD-214 Recording and Copies

The Hancock County Recorder records a veteran's DD-214 and gives copies with no fee, ever; recorded discharges are not public records, and proper identification is needed to see or copy one. The Veterans Service Office, 419-424-7036, can find a lost one.

Also called: DD-214, discharge recording, Recorder, Findlay, ORC 317.24, Findlay, McComb, Arcadia, Arlington, Mount Blanchard, Van Buren, Vanlue, Jenera.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Hancock County, OHCounty

Recording is the State's (Revised Code 317.24); see the Ohio entry. The Recorder's FAQ: "Recording your DD-214 is another way of protecting your military service document. It allows veterans a quick way to get the document if needed. Military discharges or DD-214's that are recorded in our office are not Public Record. Proper identification MUST be presented to view or receive copies. There is never a fee for recording or obtaining copies of your military discharge." "If you have lost your DD-214 or it was never recorded, the Hancock County Veterans Service Office can help you to obtain a copy by calling (419) 424-7036".

Thresholds

Thresholds for Hancock County Recorder: Free DD-214 Recording and Copies
Gate	Rule
Any veteran	Any veteran with a discharge. No rating is needed.

Sources

Hancock County, Ohio, Recorder, Why do I need to file my DD214?Official
Ohio Revised Code section 317.24Official

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-10.

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