Coleman County Texas

In Texas, you can file your DD-214 with the County Clerk in your county of residence. This is a free service and is highly recommended for safekeeping and future proof of service. You'll need to provide the original, complete DD-214.

To file your DD-214 in Coleman County, Texas:

Locate the County Clerk's Office: The Coleman County Clerk's Office is located at 100 West Liveoak Street, Suite 105, Coleman, TX 76834. 

Gather Necessary Documents: You'll need the original, complete DD-214 you received 

Submit Your DD-214: Visit the County Clerk's office and submit your DD-214 for filing. 

Receive a Receipt: You should receive a receipt confirming the filing. 

Return of Original: Once recorded, the original DD-214 will be returned to you. 

Why file your DD-214?

Proof of Service: Filing your DD-214 provides a permanent record of your military service, which can be important for accessing veteran benefits, retirement, employment, and other purposes. 

Safekeeping: It ensures that your DD-214 is securely stored and easily accessible if you need it in the future. 

No Cost: Filing your DD-214 with the County Clerk is a free service. 

Military discharge information, including the DD Form 214, is generally accessible to the veteran or their next of kin. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) holds official military personnel records, including DD Form 214s, and provides access to these records. Public access to records is available 62 years after a veteran's separation from service. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

DD Form 214:

This is the official certificate of release or discharge from active duty. It contains key information about a veteran's service, including dates of service, rank, duties, awards, and the reason for separation. 

National Archives:

The NARA is the official repository for military personnel records. 

Access to Records:

Veterans and their next of kin (spouse, parent, child, or sibling) can access their records. 

The NARA provides online access to records through eVetRecs. 

Veterans and next of kin can also request records by mail or fax using Standard Form 180. 

Public access to records is generally available 62 years after a veteran's separation. 

Requesting Records:

To request records, veterans and next of kin can use the online eVetRecs tool or complete Standard Form 180 and submit it by mail or fax. 

The National Archives provides instructions and addresses for submitting requests.