Polk County (Texas) Clerk: Free DD-214 Recording and Copies, and a Veteran Assumed Name Fee Waiver

The Polk County Clerk, 101 W. Mill Street, Suite 265, Livingston, records a military discharge and gives a certified copy of a DD-214 at no charge, and waives the assumed name (DBA) filing fee for a veteran with proof of veteran status.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, recording, no charge, County Clerk, assumed name, DBA, 71.155, 192.002, Livingston, Onalaska, Corrigan, Goodrich, Leggett, Seven Oaks, Lake Livingston, Camden, Moscow, Dallardsville.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Polk County, TXCounty

Texas county clerks record discharges free and keep them confidential; see the Texas entry. The Polk County Clerk's fee list: "Military Discharge - No Charge Certified copy of DD214 - No Charge", and "Veterans are encouraged to record discharge papers with the County Clerk for safekeeping and proof of service for V.A. benefits." The Clerk posts an Application for Copy of DD214. Business names. Business and Commerce Code 71.155 lets a clerk waive the fees for an assumed name certificate or abandonment for a veteran. The Polk County Clerk does: "HB 1646: A clerk may waive fees associated with the filing of an assumed name certificate or statement of abandonment for a registrant who is a military veteran. Proper ID proving veteran status at the time of filing will be required by the Polk County Clerk's Office." The fee is otherwise $24. Where. Polk County Clerk, 101 W. Mill Street, Suite 265, Livingston, TX 77351; fax 936-327-6874; records research 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Polk County (Texas) Clerk: Free DD-214 Recording and Copies, and a Veteran Assumed Name Fee Waiver
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording and a certified DD-214 copy are free; the assumed name waiver needs proof of veteran status. No rating is needed.

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