To obtain a Certified Copy of a Military Discharge (DD214), you must be one of the following individuals, authorized under section 6107 of the California Government Code with the necessary verification:

• The person who is the subject of the record upon presentation of proper photo identification.
• A family member or legal representative of the person who is the subject of the record upon presentation of proper photo identification and certification of their relationship to the subject of the record.
• A county office that provides veteran's benefits upon written request of that office.
• A United States official upon written request of that official.

Information needed in your request for a Military Discharge (DD214):

1. Name of Veteran
2. Date of discharge
3. Number of copies requested

Note: Copy requests take 5 - 10 business days to complete.

• Print and complete the Written Application. Click the link below to open the application:
  Application for Certified Copy of a Military Discharge (DD214)
• Have the Written Application notarized.
• Mail the notarized application to this office.
  
  Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
  1106 Madison Street
  Oakland, CA 94607

• Come to the Clerk-Recorder's Office at 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA.
  Directions and Office Hours
• You will be asked to complete and sign a written application stating that you are an authorized requestor and show proper photo identification. GC 6107
• Our office staff will attempt to locate the discharge record you have requested.