Military Discharge Records
Military Discharge papers (DD214's) may be recorded for permanent records at no cost. A DD214 must be recorded before military exemption is applied toward property tax reduction.
If you wish to request a certified copy of a military discharge, please complete and return the application. Please send a photocopy 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.
Submit an Application
Applications for Military Discharge Records, already filed in our office, should be submitted to the Hancock County Recorder's Office at:
Hancock County Recorder
855 State Street
P.O. Box 70
Garner, Iowa 50438***
Additional Resources
Hancock County Veterans Affairs Director
James Welsh
james.welsh@hancockcountyia.org
Phone: 641-923-4427
545 State St.
Garner, IA 50438
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Appointments preferred due to privacy/safety
For Military Records not recorded in Hancock County, you may request a copy from:
National Personal Records Center
1 Archives Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63138
