Newton County Clerk: Military Discharges Filed and Certified Free

The Newton County Clerk (Sandra K. Duckworth, 115 Court Street, Newton, 409-379-5341) lists "Military Discharge (DD214)" filing and certified copies at no charge on its fee schedule effective January 1, 2024.

Also called: County Clerk, Sandra K. Duckworth, DD-214, DD214, discharge, military discharge, 192.002, 603.003, 552.140, 409-379-5341, [email protected], Newton, Kirbyville, Deweyville, Wiergate, Bon Wier, Burkeville.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

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Newton County, TXCounty

The office. Sandra K. Duckworth, Newton County Clerk, 115 Court Street, P.O. Box 484, Newton, TX 75966; phone (409) 379-5341, fax (409) 379-9049; [email protected]. Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; call ahead to research in the public records, as space is limited. The fee lines. The Clerk's "Fee Schedule, Effective Date January 1, 2024" lists "MILITARY DISCHARGE (DD214)": "Filing - LGC §192.002(b) - No Charge" and "Certified Copy - TGC § 603.003(a) - No Charge" (see the Texas entry). Who may have a copy. Government Code 552.140 keeps a discharge recorded on or after September 1, 2003 confidential for 75 years and releases it only to the veteran, the veteran's guardian, spouse, child or parent (or, with none living, the nearest living relative), the estate's personal representative, a person named in a power of attorney, a governmental body or the funeral home assisting with the burial. The Clerk posts no request form; bring identification and proof of relationship.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Newton County Clerk: Military Discharges Filed and Certified Free
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording a discharge and a certified copy are free under the State statutes; copies go only to the people Government Code 552.140 lists. No rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-31.

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