McKinley County Clerk: Free Recording of Military Discharges

The McKinley County Clerk in Gallup records military discharge papers at no charge (505-863-6866), as State law (14-8-17) requires.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge papers, clerk, recording, no charge, 14-8-17, Gallup, Thoreau, Crownpoint, Ramah, Church Rock, Navajo Nation, Zuni.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

McKinley County, NMCounty

New Mexico county clerks record discharges free; see the New Mexico entry on legal protections (14-8-17). The McKinley County Clerk's FAQ: "Does the County Clerk's Office record discharge papers? Yes, Military Discharge papers are recorded at no charge in the County Clerk's Office. If you do not have access to obtaining a discharge forms, please visit U.S Department of Veterans Affairs". A veteran without a copy can request one from the National Archives. Where. McKinley County Clerk, 207 West Hill Ave., Gallup, NM 87301; phone 505-863-6866, fax 505-863-1419.

Thresholds

Thresholds for McKinley County Clerk: Free Recording of Military Discharges
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording is free and no rating is needed. The rating filter never hides this entry.

Sources

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-10.

What changed then:

First published.

Request an update

Out of date, a broken link, or something else wrong? Say what you found, and an editor checks it against the official source.

Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.