Inyo County California

D-214 Military Discharge Papers and Separation Documents

Discharge documents are confidential and are not available to the general public. 

To obtain a certified copy of a military discharge form DD-214, you must be authorized under Section 6107 of the Government Code. Those qualified to receive a copy of a veteran's DD-214 are:

• The person who is the subject of the military discharge document.
• A family member or legal representative of the person who is the subject of the military discharge document.
• A County office that provides veteran's benefits upon written request of that office.
• United States Official upon written request of that official​.​
• Please click here to obtain a Request form for a Military Discharge document.​​

If requesting your copy in person, you will be asked to complete the application for a copy of a military discharge and present a valid government issued ID.​

If requesting a copy via fax, email, or regular mail, the request for a copy of a military discharge must be acknowledged by a Notary Public.

There is no cost for Certified Copies of a Military Discharge DD-214.