Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds: Recording a DD-214

The Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds in the Administration Center, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro, records servicemen's records (DD-214) on request; under State law the recording is free and the record closed. Call 636-797-5414.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, recorder of deeds, discharge papers, closed record, Hillsboro, 59.480.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Jefferson County, MOCounty

The duty is the State's; see the Missouri entry on section 59.480, under which a recorder files a discharge free and releases copies only to the veteran and the persons the statute names. The Jefferson County Recorder's page: "The Recorder of Deeds is responsible for recording and archiving real estate documents and the issuance of marriage licenses. In addition, servicemen's records (DD214), tax liens and miscellaneous documents may be recorded upon request and compliance with statutes." How. Recorder Debbie Dunnegan-Waters, Administration Center, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050; 636-797-5414. Documents presented after 4:30 p.m. are recorded the next business day. The office posts no copy-request procedure for discharges, so ask for the notarized request form when you call.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds: Recording a DD-214
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Any veteran	Recording a discharge is free and no rating is needed. The rating filter never hides this entry.

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