County offices closed Oct 14th

Macomb County offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. Online services are available 24/7.

Administration Building - Parking Deck Rehabilitation Project

Starting September 30, all public parking in the parking structure will be closed for approximately 8 weeks. Public parking is available in the city of Mount Clemens Yellow Lot across Main Street. Thank you for your patience!

Military discharge records

Information about obtaining a certified copy of a Macomb County military discharge record by mail, online or in person

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Military Discharge FAQs

It is the responsibility of the service person to file copies of the original military discharge documents with the County Clerk's Office in the county they reside.

If you need to obtain your military discharge documents, DD-214, for filing with the County Clerk’s office, write to: National Personnel Records Center, Military Records Branch, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132 or visit the National Archives Veterans Service Records website.

File copies of the original documents at the Macomb County Clerk's Offices.

  • MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to visit the Macomb County Clerk's Office Vital Records Department at 120 N Main in Mount Clemens.

 

 

  • Military discharge papers (DD214)
  • Completed documents with original signatures

 

 

How to obtain a certified copy of a Macomb County Military Discharge

If the military discharge records have been filed with the County Clerk’s office you may request a copy in person or by mail.

Macomb County military discharge records are not available for viewing, but may be obtained by the discharged military person or beneficiaries only. Heirs must provide proof of death and evidence of relationship.

Records will be on file only in the military personnel’s county of residence if the service person previously arranged for the filing (see Filing Military Discharge Papers, above).

If unsure of where a discharge was filed, write to National Personnel Records Center, Military Records Branch, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132 or visit the National Archives Veterans Service Records website.

Write a letter stating the required information, and enclose a check or money order. Mail to Macomb County Clerk, Attn: Military Discharges, 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043.

 

 

Write a letter stating the required information, and enclose a check or money order. Mail to Macomb County Clerk, Attn: Military Discharges, 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043.

 

 

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

 

 

  • No copy fees required

 

 

  • DOWNLOAD the Macomb County Vital Records Request Form and Instructions (PDF)

 

 

  • Mailing Address: Macomb County Clerk, Attn: Military Discharges, 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043
  • Phone: 586-469-5205