NOTICE!

LEGISLATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 21, 2004 REQUIRES STRICT SECURITY MEASURES WHEN REQUESTING CERTIFIED COPIES OF MILITARY DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS (DD214).

AFTER JANUARY 21, 2004 THE ONLY PERSONS AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO RECEIVE A CERTIFIED COPY OF A MILITARY DISCHARGE DOCUMENT (DD214) ARE:

• THE PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE RECORD UPON PRESENTATION OF PROPER PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.

• A FAMILY MEMBER OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE RECORD UPON PRESENTATION OF PROPER PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.

• A COUNTY OFFICE THAT PROVIDES VETERAN'S BENEFITS SERVICES.

• A UNITED STATES OFFICIAL UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.

REQUESTS RECEIVED BY MAIL FROM NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES MUST INCLUDE THE NOTARIZED STATEMENT SWORN UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY.

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An applicant may receive up to five certified copies of the Military Discharge Document (DD214) upon request.
Mail your requests to:

Kings County Clerk/Recorder

1400 W. Lacey Blvd.

Hanford, CA 93230

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