Pender County Register of Deeds: Military Discharge Recording

The Register's own page: "The military discharges are recorded without charge and copies are issued without charge as a service to our veterans." And: "Unlike all other records contained in the Register of Deeds Office military discharge documents are considered a public record with restricted access unless they have been on file for 50 years or more." Who may record or obtain a copy, "In accordance with NC.G.S. 47-113.2(b)(1)": the veteran named in the document; an agent or representative authorized in writing by the veteran, or by the veteran's widow or widower under a notarized authorization; a court representing the subject; the veteran's executor acting on behalf of the deceased veteran; an authorized agent of the NC Division of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense or a court official assisting the veteran or the veteran's beneficiaries to obtain a benefit; and an agent or representative of the NC State Archives. To obtain a copy: the veteran needs a valid government-issued picture ID; the widow or widower a notarized authorization and picture ID; the executor a Letter of Testamentary and picture ID.