Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Lee County, Iowa Recorders office. An original or certified copy is needed for filing purposes.

Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Lee County Recorder’s office. An original or certified copy is needed for filing purposes.

If you wish to request a certified copy of a military discharge, please complete and return the application. This may be done in person or through the mail. Please send a photo copy of your driver’s license if mailing. Entitlement has to be proven before a certified copy can be issued. There is no charge to record or obtain a certified copy of a military record.

Additional resources:

If enlisted from the state of Iowa:
Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Camp Dodge, Bldg. A6A
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
Phone: 515.242.5331 OR 800.838.4692
Fax: 515.242.5659
EMAIL

Forms:

Application for Certified Copy of Military Records

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