Kaufman County Clerk: Military Discharge Records

The Kaufman County Clerk keeps recorded military discharges at the Justice Center, 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman; recording is free under Local Government Code 192.002, and a copy needs the veteran's name as on the record, the approximate discharge date, the requester's relationship and photo ID, because records filed since September 1, 2003 are confidential.

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

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Kaufman County, TXCounty

The Kaufman County Clerk records and keeps military discharges; Local Government Code 192.002 makes recording free (see the Texas entry). The clerk's Military Discharge pages set out what a copy needs: "An applicant must provide all necessary information and show proper identification prior to obtaining a copy of the certificate": the full name as it appears on the discharge, sex, the approximate date of discharge, "Your relationship to veteran", the requester's name and mailing address, and valid identification, photo ID preferred. Why. "This information is required by the Texas Government Code Sec. 552.140. Military Records filed after September 1, 2003 are considered confidential information for 75 years; therefore, all requirements must be met." Copies can also be ordered through the clerk's online records portal. Where. Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142; 469-376-4100; weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Kaufman County Clerk: Military Discharge Records
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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