Wexford County Clerk: DD 214 copies for the veteran, those with permission and surviving heirs

The Wexford County Clerk in Cadillac (231-779-9450) keeps the military discharges recorded with the county and releases copies only to those who qualify - the veteran, a person with the veteran’s permission or the surviving heirs - by mail, email or in person, with a photo ID and proof of relationship for anyone but the veteran.

Also called: County Clerk, DD 214, DD-214, DD214, military discharge, discharge records, Act 83 of 1867, MCL 35.32, 231-779-9450, Cadillac, Manton, Mesick, Buckley, Harrietta, Boon, Haring, Selma.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Wexford County, MICounty

The Clerk's page. The DD 214/Military Discharge page gives three ways to ask - by mail, by email or at the Clerk's Office - each with the certificate holder's full name and a copy of a driver's license or picture State ID, and each "ONLY released to those who qualify". "Additional documentation will be required if you are not the person who is subject to the record. Please contact the County Clerk's Office for any questions. (231)779-9450." The law. The page quotes Act 83 of 1867, MCL 35.32: "The military services discharge records of a person shall be confidential and may be viewed or copied only by the veteran, a person with the veteran's permission, or the surviving heirs of a veteran." The free certified copy is MCL 35.41 (the Michigan entries). The page prints no fee.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Wexford County Clerk: DD 214 copies for the veteran, those with permission and surviving heirs
Gate	Rule
The veteran, someone with permission, or surviving heirs	Copies go only to those MCL 35.32 names; no rating is needed.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-11-06.

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