Montgomery County, IL · Montgomery County
Military Discharge DD214 Request for Certified Copies
Veterans or authorized representatives use this form to request certified copies of a military discharge DD214 record from Montgomery County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Montgomery County · Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- montgomerycountyil.gov
- Blank form
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to request certified copies of a veteran’s DD214 record from Montgomery County; the form states that copies are issued at no charge. It asks for the veteran’s name, service branch, requester details, signature, contact information, and identification number. Depending on the request, include a copy of valid government photo ID, proof of death, or the veteran’s written authorization.
Who needs it
A veteran or authorized representative requesting certified copies of a DD214 record from Montgomery County should complete this form.
How to submit it
Mail the original completed form and a copy of valid photo ID to Montgomery County Recorder, PO Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049; do not send it by fax or internet.
About notarization
This request is signed without a notary; include proof of death or the veteran’s written authorization when applicable, along with the required photo ID copy.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Montgomery County DD214 request form.
- 2
Complete the Request
Enter the veteran’s information, requester details, and required signature.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a copy of valid government photo ID and, when applicable, proof of death or the veteran’s written authorization.
- 4
Mail the Request
Mail the original form and photo ID copy to Montgomery County Recorder, PO Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the DD214 request?
- No. The request is signed without a notary. Include proof of death or the veteran’s written authorization when applicable, plus a copy of valid government photo ID.
- How do I submit the DD214 request?
- Mail the original completed form and a copy of valid photo ID to Montgomery County Recorder, PO Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049. Do not send it by fax or internet.
- Are certified DD214 copies free?
- Yes. The form states that certified copies are issued at no charge.