Webb County Clerk: DD-214 recording and copies at no charge (Margie R. Ibarra)

The fee schedule. "Military Discharge (DD-214) - Recording and copies - NO CHARGE" (Local Government Code 1939a VACS line on the clerk's published schedule). The Vital Records page states it in words: "Military discharge (DD-214) records are also filed in our office at no fee"; the clerk's Veterans page adds "There is no fee to record a DD-214 or to obtain certified copies of a recorded discharge record. Eligible applicants requesting certified copies must present valid government-issued identification", and goes further - "the Webb County Clerk's Office does not charge veterans for copies or certified copies of official public records." How. Record at the clerk's office, 1110 Victoria St., Suite 201, Laredo, TX 78040, 956-523-4266, fax 956-523-5035, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; certified copies of a recorded discharge need the Discharge Application and photo ID, in person. The clerk also "proudly creates an annual Veterans Calendar to honor and recognize the veterans in our community." The statute. Texas Government Code 191.0061 makes discharge recording free and the record confidential - released only to the veteran, surviving spouse, parents or children, or on their written consent; see the Texas entry.