Necessary Information

An applicant must provide all necessary information and show proper identification prior to obtaining a copy of the certificate:

  • Full name as it appears on Military Discharge record
  • Sex
  • Approximate Date of Discharge
  • Your relationship to veteran
  • Your Name and mailing address
  • Valid identification (Photo ID preferred)

This information is required by the Texas Government Code Sec. 552.140. Military Records filed after September 1, 2003 are considered confidential information for 75 years; therefore, all requirements must be met.