Veterans: Wake County Register Of Deeds Will Record DD-214s |
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By Administrator |
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 17:42 |
The Wake County Register of Deeds Office records, maintains, and provides certified copies of military separation documents known as a DD-214 Report of Separation for service members at no cost. The DD-214 contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans' organizations.
There are many benefits for recording your DD-214 with the Wake County Register of Deeds:
• Having your DD-214 scanned and stored with the Wake County Register of Deeds will ensure your document will never be lost or damaged.
• You’ll always have access to a certified true copy of your DD-214.
• Your survivors will know where to obtain access to a certified copy to leverage benefits at the time of a veteran’s death.
There is no charge to record or obtain a copy of a military discharge.
● To Record: The service member or authorized party must provide a government- issued ID and an original copy of the DD-214.
● To Obtain Certified Copies: The service member or authorized party must provide a government-issued ID and complete the request form.
● Click here to download and print the record/request form.
Authorized parties to record or request include:
● Subject of the record
● Widow or widower of deceased spouse
● Agents and representatives of the subject authorized in writing by the subject
● Authorized agents of Veterans Affairs
● Authorized court official with an interest in assisting the subject
● NC State Archives
Please call the Wake County Register of Deeds office at 919-856-5460 for more information or email
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