Lee County Register of Deeds: Free Discharge Recording and Copy

Lee County's Register of Deeds, 1300 South Horner Boulevard, Sanford (919-718-4585), records a military discharge and gives one certified copy with no fee, under its fee schedule; Veterans Services urges every veteran to record the DD-214 there for a proper military funeral.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, recording, certified copy, no fee, Register of Deeds, 47-113.2, Kelli Gunter, 919-718-4585, Sanford, Broadway, Lemon Springs, Tramway, Cumnock, Colon.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Lee County, NCCounty

The rules are the State's (G.S. 47-113.2 limits who may record and get copies; see the North Carolina entry). The Register of Deeds' fee schedule: "MILITARY SERVICE RECORD: Filing and recording discharge - No fee; 1 certified copy - No fee." The Veterans Services office: "Veterans are encouraged to submit a copy of their Military Discharge Paper (DD214) to the Register of Deeds. This document is essential for arranging a proper military funeral." Where. Lee County Register of Deeds, 1300 South Horner Boulevard, Sanford, NC 27330; 919-718-4585; Monday to Friday 8 to 5 (recordings close at 4:30). Register Kelli V. Gunter.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Lee County Register of Deeds: Free Discharge Recording and Copy
Gate	Rule
A veteran with a DD-214	Recording and one certified copy are free; no rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-23.

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