Kane County Recorder: Free DD-214 Recording with Four Certified Copies

The Kane County Recorder records a DD-214 free, with four certified copies, when the veteran, family or a VA representative brings it in, and keeps recorded military discharges out of public inspection.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, Recorder, certified copy, 3-5015, Geneva.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Kane County, ILCounty

The Recorder's price list reads "Military Discharge: DD214's. Recordation - If brought in by veteran, veterans family or Veterans Administration rep. Includes 4 certified copies. $0.00". Counties Code section 3-5015 requires free recording and allows $1.25 for each certified copy beyond the first, so four free copies is more than the statute asks. Privacy. The Recorder's public records page says military discharge papers are among the records not open to public inspection; section 3-5015 limits copies to the person named, dependents, the county service officer, VA representatives, or someone with written authorization. The Veterans Assistance Commission lists the Recorder's Office among its partners and can help a veteran get a discharge that was never recorded.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Kane County Recorder: Free DD-214 Recording with Four Certified Copies
Gate	Rule
Veterans, family and VA representatives	Recording and four certified copies are free. No rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-03.

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