Sherburne County Recorder: Free, Private Discharge Records

The Sherburne County Recorder records a veteran's DD 214 free and gives the filer free certified copies; the record is private data under Minnesota Statutes 196.08, so anyone else must fill out a form showing tangible interest before a copy is released.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge, recording, free, certified copy, Recorder, 196.08, private data, Elk River, Big Lake, Becker, Zimmerman, Princeton, Clear Lake, Santiago.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Sherburne County, MNCounty

The Recorder's page: "Discharge papers are considered private data pursuant to Minnesota Statute 196.08. You will need to fill out a form showing tangible interest before a copy of the military discharge can be released." "Upon recording of Discharge Paper the office will furnish free certified copies to filer." "As a courtesy to military personnel, the Recorder does not charge for the recording of the DD 214 forms." The office holds only the discharges veterans have recorded there; a veteran who never recorded one should ask Veterans Services (763-765-3100) for help with a copy from the service.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Sherburne County Recorder: Free, Private Discharge Records
Gate	Rule
Any veteran with a discharge	Recording and the filer's certified copies are free.

Sources

Sherburne County, Recorder, Military Discharge Records (read 2026-10-23)Official

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-23.

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