Rockwall County Clerk: Free DD-214 Recording and Thank A Veteran Card

The discharge. Rockwall County's Clerk, Jennifer Fogg, records a DD-214 free under Local Government Code 192.002 and keeps it closed under Government Code 552.140 (see the Texas entry). Veterans get "Free recording of their DD-214 to create a permanent certifiable record" and "Receiving free certified copies of the DD-214". A copy can be requested by mail, with the clerk's application and affidavit and a copy of current photo ID, or online through the clerk's vital records portal; questions go to [email protected]. "DD-214 papers are non-public records ... viewable ONLY by the Veteran and his or her immediate family." Thank A Veteran. "The Veteran ID card is issued after that Veteran records his or her DD-214 separation papers with the County Clerk's Office. ID Cards are expected to begin to be issued 9.1.2024. Both the card and the recording are free of charge to the Veteran." Merchants who enrol "Offer a discount to any Veteran who presents the County Clerk issued Thank A Veteran ID card", and the Clerk lists them on the county site; current entries include a mobile pet groomer, an indoor golf venue, a winery, notary and real estate services. "Please be aware these discounts are offered by the companies themselves and may change or be discontinued at any time." Where. County Clerk, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 100, Rockwall; 972-204-6301; weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.