The Military Discharge Request Form is the Tarrant County Clerk's form for asking Vital Records for a copy of a military discharge record. The form says these records are confidential for 75 years after the initial recorded date, so only the veteran, the veteran's legal guardian, or the veteran's spouse, child or parent may ask for one. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original PDF at the address linked as the official source.
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What is Military Discharge Request Form – Tarrant County, TX?
The Military Discharge Request Form is the Tarrant County Clerk's form for requesting a copy of a recorded military discharge from the Vital Records office, located in the Plaza Building at 200 Taylor Street, Suite 301, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
The form states the rule that shapes it: military discharge forms are confidential for 75 years following the initial recorded date. During that time a discharge may be requested only by the people the form lists. It cites Government Code, Chapter 552, Public Information, § 552.140.
The request asks for the date, the full name of the person on the record, the date of discharge and whether you are asking for a copy of your own record. If you are not the veteran, it asks whether you are a member of the immediate family and for your relationship. It ends with the applicant's signature, a street address, city, state and ZIP code, and a telephone number.
The form also prints that 2 free certified copies are issued at the time of filing. A block marked Office Use Only is completed by the Clerk's staff: who the copy was issued to, the date issued, the type of I.D. and number, the clerk's initials, additional copies, the fee and the instrument number.
The form is issued by the Tarrant County Clerk, a county office. It is a records request, not a tax form.
Who needs to file Military Discharge Request Form – Tarrant County, TX?
The people who may request a military discharge record on this form are the veteran who is the subject of the record, the veteran's legal guardian, and the veteran's spouse, child or parent. The form lists these three groups and ties them to the 75-year confidentiality period that follows the initial recorded date.
- The veteran: answer Yes to "Are you requesting a copy of your own record?"
- A legal guardian of the veteran: the form names guardians as eligible requesters.
- Immediate family: a spouse, child or parent of the veteran answers No and states the relationship on the line that asks about immediate family.
The form does not describe anyone else as eligible, so people outside these groups should not expect to receive a record. It also does not describe representatives acting under a power of attorney. The applicant signs the form in the Signature of Applicant space.
When to file Military Discharge Request Form – Tarrant County, TX
Complete the form whenever you need a copy of a military discharge record from the Tarrant County Clerk; the form prints no deadline or expiration date for the request itself. The only time period it states concerns the record: military discharge forms are confidential for 75 years following the initial recorded date, and the list of eligible requesters applies to that period.
The form has a Date line at the top for the day you complete it and a Date of Discharge line for the veteran's discharge date, so have both ready. The form also says 2 free certified copies are issued at the time of filing. It states no processing time and no renewal cycle.
How to fill out Military Discharge Request Form – Tarrant County, TX
Enter today's date
At the top of the form, fill in the Date line with the day you complete the request.
Name the person on the record
Under Veteran's Information, enter the Full Name of Person on Record, meaning the veteran whose discharge you are requesting.
Enter the date of discharge
Fill in the Date of Discharge line with the veteran's discharge date.
Say whether it is your own record
Check Yes or No for "Are you requesting a copy of your own record?" Answer every time, even if you are a family member.
State your family relationship
If you checked No, state your relationship to the veteran on the line asking whether you are a member of the immediate family. The form lists the veteran's legal guardian, spouse, child or parent as eligible requesters.
Add your contact details
Enter your street address, city, state and ZIP code, and your telephone number in the applicant lines.
Sign the request
Sign in the Signature of Applicant space. The form has no other signature block.
Leave Office Use Only blank
Do not fill in the Office Use Only block; the Clerk's staff records who the copy was issued to, the I.D. type and number, additional copies, the fee and the instrument number.
Review and download the PDF
Check that the veteran's name, discharge date and your answers are correct, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Military Discharge Request Form – Tarrant County, TX
The form is addressed to one office and names no portal, e-mail address or appointment rule. Its heading reads: Tarrant County Clerk, Vital Records - Plaza Building, 200 Taylor Street, Suite 301, Fort Worth, TX 76196.
- Office address: take or send the completed, signed form to the Vital Records address above. The form prints no separate mailing address or P.O. box.
- Copies: the form states that 2 free certified copies are issued at the time of filing. Its Office Use Only block has lines for additional copies and a fee, so a fee may apply to further copies; ask the County Clerk for the current amount, since the form does not give it.
- Identification: the Office Use Only block records the type of I.D. and number, which the Clerk's staff completes.
The Tarrant County Clerk's forms page says its PDFs are interactive and can be filled in and printed on your own printer. Do not write in the Office Use Only block. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Requesting a discharge record when you are not the veteran, the veteran's legal guardian, or the veteran's spouse, child or parent; the form limits requesters to those groups.
- Leaving "Are you requesting a copy of your own record?" unanswered instead of checking Yes or No.
- Checking No but not stating your relationship on the line that asks about immediate family.
- Submitting the form without the applicant's signature in the Signature of Applicant space.
- Leaving off the date of discharge or the full name of the person on the record, the two lines that identify the record.
- Writing in the Office Use Only block, which the Clerk's staff completes (issued to, date issued, I.D., fee, instrument number).
- Expecting more than 2 free certified copies at filing; the form lists additional copies and a fee in the Office Use Only block.
- Omitting your street address, city, state, ZIP code or telephone number from the applicant lines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tarrant County Military Discharge Request Form?
It is the Tarrant County Clerk's form for requesting a copy of a military discharge record from Vital Records. It asks for the veteran's name, the date of discharge, whether the record is your own and, if not, your family relationship.
Who can request a military discharge record from the Tarrant County Clerk?
The veteran who is the subject of the record, the veteran's legal guardian, or the veteran's spouse, child or parent. The form states that these records are confidential for 75 years following the initial recorded date.
Is the Military Discharge Request Form a Tarrant County property tax form?
No. It is a Tarrant County Clerk Vital Records form for military discharge records and has nothing to do with property tax. It asks about the veteran, the date of discharge and the applicant's relationship.
Are certified copies of a military discharge free in Tarrant County?
The form says 2 free certified copies are issued at the time of filing. Its Office Use Only block also has lines for additional copies and a fee, so ask the County Clerk about the cost of further copies; the form does not state the amount.
Where do I take the Military Discharge Request Form?
The form is addressed to the Tarrant County Clerk, Vital Records - Plaza Building, 200 Taylor Street, Suite 301, Fort Worth, TX 76196. It prints no other channel, such as a portal or e-mail address.
Can I fill out the Military Discharge Request Form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the request to the County Clerk; you deliver the completed form through the Clerk's channels.
What do I enter if I am a family member and not the veteran?
Check No for "Are you requesting a copy of your own record?" and state your relationship on the immediate family line. The form lists the veteran's spouse, child or parent, and a legal guardian, as eligible requesters.
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