Montgomery County Recorder: Free DD-214 Recording, Not Public Record

The Montgomery County Recorder (Government Center, 1580 Constitution Row, Crawfordsville) records veterans’ DD-214s free of charge; only the veteran or next of kin may obtain them, and they are not public record.

Also called: Recorder, Soldier’s Discharge, DD-214, DD214, military discharge, discharge papers, 1580 Constitution Row, Crawfordsville, Waveland, Waynetown, Ladoga, New Market, Darlington, Linden, Wingate, New Richmond, Alamo, Wallace.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Montgomery County, INCounty

The Recorder's Soldier's Discharge page. "As a veteran, you should record a copy of your discharge papers (DD-214) with the Recorder's Office to ensure you or your family can quickly access them if needed." "Our office records DD-214s free of charge, and only you or your next of kin may obtain them. They are not public record. Discharge papers can help you receive services offered to veterans, including: Home Loans; Health Benefits; Student Loans." The Recorder's main page: "Other than military discharges, recordings are public information and are available to the public for a fee." Copies. "You can get an official copy of your DD-214 from Montgomery County's Veteran Service Officer or through the National Archives and Records Administration website." Indiana's recording rule is in the State entries.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Montgomery County Recorder: Free DD-214 Recording, Not Public Record
Gate	Rule
A veteran with a DD-214, or next of kin	Recording is free; no rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-11-06.

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