Ottawa County Recorder (Nathan J. Daniels): Military Service Discharges on File

The Ottawa County Recorder (Nathan J. Daniels, 315 Madison Street, Room 204, Port Clinton, 419-734-6730) lists "Military Service Discharges" among the documents it keeps on file; Ohio law makes the recording free and keeps the record out of public view.

Also called: Recorder, Nathan J. Daniels, Nathan Daniels, DD-214, DD214, Military Service Discharges, discharge, 315 Madison Street, 419-734-6730, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Elmore, Put-in-Bay, Marblehead, Clay Center, Rocky Ridge, Catawba Island, Lakeside.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

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Ottawa County, OHCounty

The office. Ottawa County Recorder Nathan J. Daniels, 315 Madison Street, Room 204, Port Clinton, OH 43452; phone 419-734-6730 or 800-788-8803 ext. 6730; Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The discharge. The Recorder's Documents on File page lists, under Other Documents, "Military Service Discharges" beside land contracts, bills of sale and plats. ORC 317.24 has the recorder record a discharge without fee and keep it from public inspection (see the Ohio entry); the county's Veterans Service Office uses the recorded copy for claims, burial and markers.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Ottawa County Recorder (Nathan J. Daniels): Military Service Discharges on File
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	The Recorder records military service discharges; no rating is needed.

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