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Military Discharge Certificate Release Form

This form lets eligible requestors ask Park County for a certified or archival copy of a service member’s Military Discharge Certificate.

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Issued by
City of Park County · Park County, Park County, Montana
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
parkcountymt.gov
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What this form is

Use this form to request a certified copy of a DD214 or an archival, non-certified copy when the discharge date was at least 62 years before the request. It asks for the requestor’s and service member’s information, the requestor’s eligibility and relationship, and a signed declaration. A photo ID copy is required; some requestors must also provide a death certificate, obituary, or written authorization.

Who needs it

A service member, eligible next of kin, or another listed qualifying requestor uses this form to request a DD214 copy from Park County.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form and a copy of the requestor’s photo ID to Park County Clerk & Recorder, 414 East Calendar Street, Livingston, MT 59047. DD214 documents are provided free of charge.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct and that they are authorized to receive the document.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Military Discharge Certificate Release Form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Print your information, provide the service member’s details, check the applicable eligibility option, and sign and date the declaration.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include a copy of your photo ID and any required death certificate, obituary, or written authorization.

  4. 4

    Mail the Request

    Mail the completed form and attachments to Park County Clerk & Recorder, 414 East Calendar Street, Livingston, MT 59047.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Military Discharge Certificate Release Form?
No. The form is signed without a notary, but the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and they are authorized to receive the document.
How do I submit the Military Discharge Certificate Release Form?
Mail the completed form and a copy of your photo ID to Park County Clerk & Recorder, 414 East Calendar Street, Livingston, MT 59047.
What supporting documents may I need?
All requestors must provide a copy of their photo ID. A next of kin of a deceased service member must provide a death certificate or obituary; an authorized person must attach written authorization.
Is there a charge for a DD214 copy?
The form states that DD214 documents are provided free of charge.

Need something notarized?

This Military Discharge Certificate Release Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Park County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.