The Durham County Register of Deeds office records military separation documents known as a DD214 in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 47-110.

All Military discharge records (DD214's) can be recorded and filed in-person with proper identification.

Certified copies are only issued in-person with proper identification. For additional information please reference General statute(s) 47.110 and 47.113.2.

Military discharges have restricted public access in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 47-113(2).

There is no charge to record or obtain a copy of a military discharge.

Documents can be recorded Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:45pm (except major holidays).

The service member must provide a government- issued ID to record or obtain certified copies of military discharges. However, there is a statute that allows authorized parties to record or request certified copies of recorded military discharges.

Authorized parties include:

• Service Member of the record
• Widow or widower of deceased Service Member
• Agents and representatives of the Service Member authorized in writing by the Service Member
• Authorized agents of Veterans Affairs
• Authorized court official with an interest in assisting the subject
• NC State Archives

For additional information, contact the office of Veteran’s Affairs

Lois Harvin-Ravin, Director
414 East Main Street, 1st Floor
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-560-8387
Fax: 919-560-7229
Hours: 8:30 am-4:00 pm
veteranservices@dconc.gov

Durham County Thank-A-Vet Campaign

Durham County Register of Deeds kicked off their campaign encouraging all veterans to record their military discharge documents in November 2018. To show appreciation to veterans who participate in the campaign, the Register of Deeds will issue a “Thank-A-Vet” Photo ID. This photo identification will afford our Veteran’s a discount at participating vendors discretion.

Military Discount Programs 

Thank-A-Vet identification cards may be obtained Monday-Friday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (except major holidays).

Any questions regarding the Thank-A-Vet initiative, please contact Stephanie Robeson @ (919)560-0475.