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

Clay County, Iowa - Recorder Information
Military Service Records
Military Service Records Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Clay 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: Veterans Affairs Director - Joan Waller Clay County Courthouse 300 W 4th St Suite 3 Spencer IA 51301 Phone: (712) 262-5547 Cell Phone: (712) 262-5973 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 Click on the links below for more specific information about the other Recorders services. Recorders Home Page Genealogy Information Real Estate Information Land Records and Iowa Land Record Website Recording Information and Fees Document Formatting Standards Iowa Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator License Registration Information Fishing and Hunting Boat ATV and Snowmobiles Vital Records Information Marriage Application Birth, Death and Marriage Passports Information Passport Information and Application	Address of Recorder's office: Clay County Administration Building 300 W 4th St Suite 3 Spencer IA 51301 Hours Office is open: 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday Phone Number: (712) 262-1081 FAX Number: (712) 264-3983 Office holder name: Shirley Goyette Term: Four Years Bond $10,000 Term Expires 12/31/2010 Employees in Recorder's Office: Deputy Ann Spooner Clerk Sheila Weeks Recorder's Forms: Downloadable forms used in the Recorder's office Recorder's Links: Iowa Land Records Iowa Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator Other Related Links: Iowa DNR Iowa Secretary of State U.S. Passport Agency State of Iowa Government Iowa Legislature General Assembly Iowa Department of Public Health Genealogy Websites: Iowa GenWeb Roots Web US GenWeb