Macon County Register of Deeds: DD-214 Discharge Recording at No Fee, the Record Restricted

The fee. The Register of Deeds' Schedule of Fees, under "Military": "Discharge Recording - DD-214: No Fee (Veterans or Widow/Widow only*). Certified Copy - DD-214: No Fee (Veterans or Widow/Widow only*). *If Widow/Widower, you MUST present an original copy of the Death certificate or Marriage license." The free recording and the restricted access are G.S. 47-113.2 (the State entry); a veteran asked to pay cites the statute. The restriction. The office's FAQ: "Can anyone access information recorded in the Register of Deeds office? Yes, most records filed in the Register of Deeds office are public records and available to anyone. The only records with restricted access are military discharges due to the sensitive nature of these documents." The office. Todd Raby, Register of Deeds (serving since 2006), with Deputy Registers Christie Smith and Gloria Cabe and Assistant Jana Smith; Macon County Courthouse, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734; (828) 349-2097; [email protected]. Office hours Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; recording and e-recording 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (plats by paper only); the vault open 8 to 5.