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Shelby County Recorder (Jodi Siegel): Soldiers Discharge Records (DD-214) Recorded

The Shelby County Recorder (Jodi Siegel, 129 E Court Street, 2nd Floor, Shelby County Annex, Sidney, 937-498-7270) answers its own FAQ "Does your office record Soldiers Discharge Records (DD214)?" with "Yes."; Ohio law makes the recording free and keeps the record out of public view.

Also called: Recorder, Jodi Siegel, DD-214, DD214, discharge, Soldiers Discharge Records, 129 E Court Street, 937-498-7270, Sidney, Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russia, Kettlersville, Lockington, Port Jefferson.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

The office. Shelby County Recorder Jodi Siegel, 129 E Court Street, 2nd Floor, Shelby County Annex, Sidney, OH 45365; phone 937-498-7270, fax 937-498-7272; business hours Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (recording to 4:15) and Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon (recording to 11:45). The discharge. The Recorder's FAQ: "Does your office record Soldiers Discharge Records (DD214)? Yes." The 2025 fee schedule (recording $39 for the first two pages and $8 each additional page under ORC 317.32, from January 1, 2025) carries no discharge line, because ORC 317.24 has the recorder record a discharge without fee and keep it from public inspection (see the Ohio entry). A recorded copy helps later with VA claims, burial and the county's Veterans Service Commission.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Shelby County Recorder (Jodi Siegel): Soldiers Discharge Records (DD-214) Recorded
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Any veteran with a dischargeThe Recorder records the DD-214; no rating is needed.

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