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Discharge Record
The Clay County Veterans Service Office believes that a military discharge record is 1 of the most important documents a veteran will receive. The discharge record that pertains to active military service is referred to as DD214. The discharge record pertaining to any National Guard or Reserve service is referred to as NGB22. If you have an original or certified discharge document, we strongly recommend it be recorded.
Certifying Your Discharge Record
If you currently have the original or certified discharge record, it is recommended that you furnish it to your local County Recorder Office and/or the County Veterans Service Office for recording. Your original document will be returned to you along with 2 certified copies. Once this has been completed you will be able to obtain additional certified copies to prove your veteran status. Currently, the recording of the original discharge and receiving certified copies are free of charge.
Keeping Your Record Safe
We recommend you safeguard the original by storing it in a safety deposit box,
Replacement Discharge Records
To obtain state or federal benefits, to acquire financial aid, and for certain employment
- Check with the County Recorder Office or County Veterans Service Office in the county in which you were living when you were discharged to see if it was recorded there.
- If you previously visited with a County Veterans Service Officer, contact their office to see if they have a copy.
- If you are unable to locate a copy of your discharge, please contact the County Veterans Service Office at 218-299-5041 for assistance with retrieving your document. This process can take some time, so please be sure to begin the search as soon as possible.
Contact Us
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Curt CannonVeterans Service Officer
Veterans Services
715 11th St. N.
Suite 103
Moorhead, MN 56560Ph: 218-299-5041
Fx: 218-291-5801Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Holidays)