Military Discharge Recording
Fayette County records military discharge documents, including DD-214s, at no charge to help veterans securely preserve these important records.
Protecting Your Military Discharge Record
The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office records military discharge documents, such as the DD-214, as a free service to veterans. Recording your discharge papers provides a permanent, secure backup in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
Once recorded, paper copies containing sensitive information are securely destroyed and digital images are stored in a protected database. Military discharge records are not part of the public record. Access is limited to the service member, qualifying immediate family members, and authorized military or veterans’ service agencies.
Private Record
Your recorded military discharge is treated differently from ordinary public land records. Proof of identity is required when requesting access or a certified copy.
Recording Your Military Discharge
Where to Go
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office
Fayette County Courthouse
61 East Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Cost: There is no fee for recording a military discharge.
What to Bring
- Your DD-214 or other official military discharge document.
- A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a Pennsylvania driver’s license or U.S. passport.
Even if your discharge was originally recorded in another county or state, you may also record the document in Fayette County if you currently reside here, helping make the record easier to access when needed.
Certified Copies
If your military discharge was previously recorded with the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds and you need a certified copy, contact the office at (724) 430-1206 or visit the office in person.
Certified copies may only be provided to the veteran, a qualifying immediate family member, or an authorized military or veterans’ agency. Proof of identity is required.
Who Is Considered Immediate Family?
For purposes of accessing these records, immediate family includes the veteran’s spouse, children, parents, and siblings. These parties may access the record in the absence or passing of the veteran.
Lost or Unrecorded Discharge Documents
If you never recorded your discharge with our office and no longer have the original, you may need to request a replacement from the appropriate military records agency.
U.S. National Archives
Veterans and next of kin can request military service records through the National Archives. For the issuing agency’s current instructions, accessible request options, and a downloadable SF-180, visit National Archives: Standard Form 180. The National Archives also provides an online request option. Follow the agency’s instructions for signatures and where to send the request.
Pennsylvania DMVA
For Pennsylvania National Guard service records and other state veterans’ resources, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Preserve Your Record
Recording your military discharge provides a secure local backup of an important service record while keeping it protected from ordinary public access.