Who can request a certified DD214 record?

The application lists the veteran, an heir, or the Veterans’ Administration as possible requesters. It asks applicants to state their relationship to the veteran.

How do I submit the DD214 application?

Send it to the Emmet County Clerk’s Office at 200 Division, Suite 130, Petoskey, MI 49770. For mail applications, include a copy of valid ID; records are mailed only to the address on the ID.

Do I need a notary for the DD214 application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the request; no notary is required. If the veteran is deceased, include a certified copy of the death certificate.

Is there a fee for a certified DD214 copy?

The application states there is no fee to obtain a certified copy of a DD214.

Emmet County, MI · Emmet County

No notary required

Application for Certified Record – Discharge From Military Service – DD214

Emmet County veterans and eligible requesters use this application to request a certified copy of a military discharge record.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Emmet County · Emmet County, Emmet County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: emmetcounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified copy of an Emmet County record of discharge from military service, also called a DD214. It asks for the veteran’s name and discharge date, requester information and relationship, identification details, number of copies, signature, and telephone number. If the veteran is deceased, the application requires a certified copy of the death certificate.

Who needs it

Veterans, heirs, or the Veterans’ Administration requesting a certified copy of an Emmet County DD214 record need this application.

How to submit it

Send the application to the Emmet County Clerk’s Office, 200 Division, Suite 130, Petoskey, MI 49770. If applying by mail, include a copy of valid ID; records are mailed only to the address on the ID.

About notarization

No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the request, and a certified death certificate is required if the veteran is deceased.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Emmet County application for a certified record of discharge from military service.
2
Complete the Request
Enter the veteran’s record details, requester information and relationship, identification details, number of copies, and contact information.
3
Gather Required Documents
If applying by mail, include a copy of valid ID. If the veteran is deceased, include a certified copy of the death certificate.
4
Send It to the County Clerk
Mail the application to the Emmet County Clerk’s Office at 200 Division, Suite 130, Petoskey, MI 49770.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a certified DD214 record?: The application lists the veteran, an heir, or the Veterans’ Administration as possible requesters. It asks applicants to state their relationship to the veteran.
How do I submit the DD214 application?: Send it to the Emmet County Clerk’s Office at 200 Division, Suite 130, Petoskey, MI 49770. For mail applications, include a copy of valid ID; records are mailed only to the address on the ID.
Do I need a notary for the DD214 application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the request; no notary is required. If the veteran is deceased, include a certified copy of the death certificate.
Is there a fee for a certified DD214 copy?: The application states there is no fee to obtain a certified copy of a DD214.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Certified Record – Discharge From Military Service – DD214 doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.