Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Cass County, Iowa Recorders office. An original or certified copy is needed for filing purposes.

Military Service Records
Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Cass County Recorder’s office. An original or certified copy is needed for filing purposes.

If you wish to request a certified copy of a military discharge, please complete and return the application. This may be done in person or through the mail. Please send a photo copy 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.

Additional resources:
Veteran's Affairs Director for Cass County - Mitch Holmes
712.243.2442

If enlisted from the state of Iowa:
Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs
7700 Northwest Beaver Dr., Building A6A
Camp Dodge
Johnston, IA 50131-1902
Phone: 515.242.5331

Forms:
Application for Certified Copy of Military Records

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