Rutherford County Register of Deeds: Military Discharges, Free

The Rutherford County Register of Deeds records military discharges at no cost and gives certified copies at no cost; military records are the one class of its records that is not public.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, register of deeds, discharge papers, 47-113.2, certified copy, Rutherfordton, Forest City, Spindale, Lake Lure, Ellenboro.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Rutherford County, NCCounty

North Carolina's G.S. 47-113.2 governs recorded discharges; see the North Carolina entry. The Register of Deeds' recordation page: "Military discharges are recorded at no cost and certified copies are available at no cost to the customer." Its FAQ: "all information in our office is public record with the exception of Military Records." How. Bring the discharge to the Register of Deeds in Rutherfordton; the statute and the North Carolina entry say who may obtain a copy. The county's Veteran Services office (828-287-6185) helps veterans order military documents they no longer have.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Rutherford County Register of Deeds: Military Discharges, Free
Gate	Rule
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Last updated 2026-10-10.

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