Rockingham County Register of Deeds: Recording Military Discharges

The Register's own page (read from the January 22, 2026 capture and re-read live on 2026-10-19): "A military discharge document is defined as any document that represents a notice of separation from or service in any armed forces of the US of any state, including but not limited to Department of Defense Form 214 or 215, WD AGO 53, WD AGO 55, WD AGO 53-55, NAVMC 788-PD, NAVPERS 553 or any other letter relating to the separation from the armed forces." Valid identification - a driver's license, state-issued ID card or passport - is required for most transactions involving veteran's discharges. Recording. "A military discharge document must be: Presented in person (not by mail, fax, email, phone, etc.); Presented by an Authorized Party as defined by G.S. 47-113.2(b)(1); An original, carbon copy, or photographic copy issued or certified by an agency of federal or state government; Accompanied by the form 'Presentation of Military Discharge Document for Recording' signed by an Authorized Party." If the Register doubts authenticity, G.S. 47-111 authorizes administering an oath to the presenter, and the oath form is recorded with the discharge record. Copies and fees. "Discharges are recorded at no charge. Certified and uncertified copies are provided to authorized persons at no charge. Uncertified copies that have been on file for over 80 years may be provided to the general public; the uncertified copy fee (.25) applies." Copy requests go to an Authorized Party in writing on the Request for Copy form, and "Completed Request for Copy forms are not public records and may not be viewed by the public." Where and when. Benjamin J. Curtis, Register of Deeds, Courthouse, 170 NC Hwy 65, Suite 150, Reidsville, NC 27320; 336-342-8820; fax 336-342-6209; Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office also runs the Vote In Honor Of A Veteran programme at election time, under the State Board of Elections.