Military Discharge

Welcome to Military Discharge

Get certified copy of Military Discharge in-person or by mail.

To obtain a certified copy of discharge records you must:

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For your convenience, you can make online request of some documents through an independent company. An additional fee is charged by our third party vendor VitalChek for using this service and most major credit cards are accepted. Your order will be sent by UPS/Mail Only.

  • Have Recorded Discharge Paper

  • The person who is subject of the record

  • A family member or legal representative of the person who is subject of the record

  • County office that provides veteran's benefits upon written request of that office

  • United States Official upon written request of that official

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How to obtain this service...

Online Pick Up

Step 1: Fill out Application https://fresnocountyca-web.tylerhost.net/

Step 2: Select which type of document you want

Step 3: Fill out your personal information 

Step 4: Pick Up at Second Floor

By Mail

Step 1: Print & fill out Application for Certified Copy of DD-214(PDF, 261KB)

Step 2: Get documents Notarized 

Step 3: Include Self Envelope with Address to send back

Step 4: Mail to P.O. Box 766 Fresno, CA 93712

 

What you need to provide:

If you order in person

  • Name of veteran
  • Complete sections 1 through 4 on the form. Your signature must be witnessed by a clerk in our office. It does not need to be notarized.
  • Photo ID required
  • No charge

If you order by mail

  • Name of veteran
  • Complete sections 1 through 5 on the form. Your signature must be notarized.
  • The name and address of the person or agency to whom the copies are to be returned
  • No charge

Reminder:

We've moved to a new location.

We're no longer in the Hall of Records.

Our new location is: 1250 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA. Free parking is available for customers.