County:

Requests for copies of discharge papers may be made by the Veteran or the next of kin of a deceased Veteran which include a surviving spouse that has not remarried, father, mother, son, daughter, sister, or brother.

Contact the county to determine if the discharge is on record.

• The following information will be helpful in locating the discharge
  • Veteran’s full name.
  • Dates of service (as close as possible)
  • Service number and/or Social Security Number
  • Veterans Date of Birth
  • Branch of Service

Discharge papers in North Dakota Counties may be stored with the County Veterans Service officer or with the County Clerk of Courts

Complete “REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF PRIVATE DATA” SFN54412 (253kb pdf).

Mail, fax or deliver signed SFN 54412 as directed by county official.