Who May Obtain A Copy:
A Military Veteran, or Next of kin of a deceased, former Member of the Military.
The next of kin can be any of the following:
- Surviving spouse that has not remarried
- Father
- Mother
- Son
- Daughter
- Sister
- Brother
Fees: There is no charge for certified copies issued.
What You Need:
Click HERE to download the discharge form.
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Request forms cannot be faxed or emailed.
By Mail:
Montgomery County Recorder
P.O. Box 595
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595
In Person:
Montgomery County Recorder
#1 Courthouse Square, Room 102
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595
Our office is located on the
First floor of the Historic Courthouse
Click HERE for a map to the Historic Courthouse.