Johnson County Recorder of Deeds: Military Discharge Recording

The Johnson County Recorder of Deeds records military discharges (DD-214) and requires a notarized request form to obtain a copy of a recorded discharge under RSMo 59.480, the forms available in the office and online; the Recorder's fee schedule prices no discharge line, the State's rule making the recording free.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, recording, no charge, RSMo 59.480, notarized request, Recorder of Deeds, Warrensburg, Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Centerview, Leeton, Kingsville.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Johnson County, MOCounty

The Recorder's own Military Discharge page: "Military Discharge Regulations to Request a Copy of Military Discharge DD-214. RSMO.59.480 - State Statute effective August 28, 2003. Pursuant to RSMO.59.480, regulations for requesting military discharge records will require a notarized request form. The required forms are available in the Recorder's office and on line. RSMO.59.480 is a direct result of identity theft obtained from public service records. The Recorder's office will uphold the law to protect these records." The page links the Submit a Request & Regulations for Military Discharge Papers and the Military DD-214 Request Form (PDF). Where and when. Johnson County Recorder of Deeds, 300 North Holden, Suite 305, Warrensburg, MO 64093 - "Temporary Office: 301 W Market Street (Corner of Warren and Market)" while the courthouse is closed for remodel; 660-747-6811. Fees. The Recorder's Fee Schedule prices standard documents at $26.00 for the first page and $3.00 each additional page, non-standard at $51.00, plats and surveys by size, certified copies $9.00, and names no military-discharge line at all - the State's rule (RSMo 59.480) makes the recording itself free; see the Missouri entry.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Johnson County Recorder of Deeds: Military Discharge Recording
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording is free under the State statute; copies go by notarized request.

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