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

Military Service Records

Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Marion 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:

Veterans Affairs Director
Michael L. Kuhn, SGM, ret.
Marion County Courthouse
214 E Main Street
Courthouse
Knoxville Iowa 50138
Phone: (641) 828-2201

Forms: (click on the link below to access the form)
Application for Certified Copy of Military Records

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