Pine County Recorder: DD-214 Military Discharges Filed at No Charge

The Pine County Recorder ((320) 591-1646, [email protected]) files military discharge papers "to all veterans at no charge"; Minnesota recorders record a DD-214 free (Minnesota Statutes 386.20) and release it only to a person who proves identity, shows a tangible interest and completes the release form (section 196.08).

Also called: Recorder, DD-214, DD214, military discharge, no charge, 386.20, 196.08, 197.63, (320) 591-1646, [email protected], Pine City, Sandstone, Hinckley, Askov, Finlayson, Willow River, Sturgeon Lake, Rutledge, Brook Park, Kerrick, Bruno, Denham.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Pine County, MNCounty

The county's words. The Recorder's page: "Military discharge papers are filed and administered to all veterans at no charge." The statutes. A Minnesota county recorder records a certificate of discharge "without the payment of any fee" (Minnesota Statutes 386.20); no government entity may release a DD-214 or DD-215 except to a person who provides proof of identity, demonstrates a tangible interest and completes the release form, and discharges filed on or after January 1, 2004 are private data (section 196.08); certified copies go free to the veteran, the surviving spouse or next of kin and service officers (section 197.63). Where. Pine County Recorder; (320) 591-1646, toll free 1-800-450-7463 ext. 1642; [email protected]. The county offices are at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Pine County Recorder: DD-214 Military Discharges Filed at No Charge
Gate	Rule
A veteran recording a DD-214	Filing is free and release follows section 196.08; no rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-11-06.

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