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IS YOUR MILITARY DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE (dd214) SECURE??

In the past, men and women who were leaving active duty military service have been encouraged to have their separation papers ( DD 214 form) recorded with the Register of Deeds at the courthouse either at their home of record, or near where they live. Recent reports by the DOD and TAMP erroneously tell veterans that their dd 214's are not secure in the county courthouse. This information is not exactly true. Your dd214 may be a public record in some states (such as Arizona and Indiana), but other states, such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska and North Dakota treat the dd214 as a confidential document, and not accessible to anyone without your written consent. If you are a recently discharged or are about to be separated for what ever reason, please do not hesitate to bring your dd214 to this office ( or any County Veterans Service Office in Wisconsin). While you're here, we'll discuss your entitlement to veterans benefits, both state and federal. For your information, if you scroll to the bottom this Veterans Service Office web page, you'll find both federal and state VA web sites, as well other sites that may be of interest to you. In war or in peace, a grateful nation truly appreciates your commitment to the principles of freedom, justice and democracy. Jim Riesenberg Veterans Service Officer