Morrow County Recorder (Brandon Strain): Free DD-214 Recording and Copies, and Veteran ID Cards with the Sheriff
The Morrow County Recorder (Courthouse, 48 E. High St., Mount Gilead; 419-947-3060, [email protected]) records a veteran’s DD-214 at no charge and gives free copies of a recorded DD-214; with a stamped copy, any veteran not dishonourably discharged can get a Morrow County Veteran ID card from the Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday through Thursday.
Also called: Recorder, Brandon Strain, DD-214, DD214, military discharge, Veteran ID Card, Sheriff’s Office, 101 Home Road, 48 E. High St., 419-947-3060, [email protected], DD214 Direct, Mount Gilead, Mt. Gilead, Cardington, Marengo, Chesterville, Edison, Fulton, Sparta, Johnsville, Iberia, Shauck.
The Veteran ID card. The Recorder's sheet, issued with the Sheriff and the Veterans Service Office: "Morrow County Veteran ID Cards are now available to any Veteran who was discharged from service with any characterization except dishonorable." The Sheriff's Office, 101 Home Road, Mount Gilead, "Will process Veteran ID Cards - Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm". First "Record DD214 (Military Discharge Record) with the Morrow County Recorder's Office - 48 East High Street, Mount Gilead (419.947.3060)", then "Bring a copy of your DD214 that has the Recorder's page and volume stamped on it. To obtain a free copy of your recorded DD214, come to the Recorder's Office Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm." For a DD-214 that is not recorded, call the Veterans Service Office (419-946-1914).
Free recording, and a warning. The Military Information page: "Veterans can obtain a free copy of their military records through their local Veteran's Service Commission as well as record their DD214 at their local County Recorder's office at no charge." It warns that a private company has been charging Ohio veterans $79 to $99 for DD-214 copies and mailing them to recorders with a power of attorney, when the copies are free from the National Archives (SF-180) or the Veterans Service Commission.
Where. Brandon J. Strain, Morrow County Recorder, Morrow County Courthouse, 48 E. High St., Mount Gilead, OH 43338; 419-947-3060, [email protected]; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Ohio's recording rules for discharges (ORC 317.24) are in the Ohio entries.
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Thresholds for Morrow County Recorder (Brandon Strain): Free DD-214 Recording and Copies, and Veteran ID Cards with the Sheriff
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Veterans not dishonourably discharged
Recording and copies of a DD-214 are free; the ID card needs a recorded DD-214 and any discharge except dishonourable. No rating is needed.
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