Military Discharges
Recordation
For Chesterfield residents, the Clerk's Office will record,
free of charge, the original or a properly authenticated copy of either
the discharge certificate or the report of separation from active duty
(Department of Defense Document DD-214), or both.
Access to Recorded Documents
• Code
of Virginia § 17.1-265 provides
strict guidelines by which access to military discharges may be granted.
To ensure that statutory provisions have been met, the Clerk's Office
requires a written request and photo ID before providing access to
such records. Click below to access a written request and/or authorization
form:
• Request
to Access Military Discharge Record (Form to
be completed by individual requesting access)
• Authorization
to Access Military Discharge Record (Form
to be completed by the subject of the military discharge record in
order to grant access to same to another individual)
For additional information regarding military discharges,
please call the Clerk's Office at (804) 748-1241 and ask to speak
to a staff member in the Record Room.
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