MACOMB COUNTY CLERK / REGISTER OF DEEDS

Military Discharge Records

Welcome to the Military Discharge Records Information page of the Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds website.  Below you will find information on how to file Military Discharge Papers and how to obtain a certified copy of a Macomb County Military Discharge Record.

     CLICK HERE for Military Discharge Frequently Asked Questions.

Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds Carmella Sabaugh

It is the responsibility of the service person to file copies of the original documents at the Clerk's Office at the time of separation from the military.

Where to File

File copies of the original documents at the Macomb County Clerk's Offices at 40 North Main (first floor of the Macomb County Court Building) in Downtown Mount Clemens.  CLICK HERE for directions to the Macomb County Clerk's Office.

Required Information

• Military discharge papers (DD214)

• Completed documents with original signatures

Macomb County military discharge records are not available for viewing, but may be purchased by the discharged military person or beneficiaries only. Heirs must provide proof of death and evidence of relationship. Records are on file where the military personnel resided at the time of discharge.

Requests can be made in person, by mail or fax (with a credit card).

If unsure of where a discharge was filed, write to National Personnel Records Center, Military Records Branch, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132.

Request A Copy In Person

To request a certified copy of your own military discharge, picture identification (driver's license) must be provided.  Visit the Macomb County Clerk's Offices at 40 North Main (first floor of the Macomb County Court Building) in Downtown Mount Clemens.  CLICK HERE for directions to the Macomb County Clerk's Office.

Request A Copy By Mail

Write a letter stating the required information, and enclose a check or money order. Mail to Macomb County Clerk, Attn: Military Discharges, 40 North Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.

Request A Copy By Fax

CLICK HERE to download document 3010 -- the Macomb County Vital Records Fax Request Form. Or to print document 3010 on your fax machine, call 888-99-CLERK if you are calling from within Michigan. If you are calling from out-of-state, call 310-575-5035.

Required Information

• Picture identification (driver's license) must be provided.

• Appropriate certified copy fee.

Fees

• No filing fee -- one FREE certified copy given.

• $1.00 -- additional certified copy of same record.

• Method of payments accepted: cash, check, VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

• Please make checks payable to: "Macomb County Clerk."