OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma County Clerk Maressa Treat hosted a mobile office at the Oklahoma Capitol last week to help veterans record their military discharge paperwork and highlight a newly signed state law expanding access to those important records for veterans’ families.

Senate Bill 2026, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Sen. Kelly Hines, R-Oklahoma City, adds grandchildren of veterans to the list of family members authorized to request and receive a copy of a veteran’s military discharge paperwork, known as form DD-214. The law takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.

During the Capitol mobile office, Sen. Hines recorded his DD-214 paperwork with the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office, while Rep. Miller recorded her husband’s paperwork with the clerk’s mobile office.

The Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office preserves and protects military discharge records, which verify military service, awards and discharge status. These documents are often needed to access veterans benefits and services and may also be required to secure military funeral honors.

“This is a thoughtful change that recognizes how families preserve the service and sacrifice of their loved ones,” Treat said. “As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, serving veterans is especially meaningful to me. Our office is proud to protect these important records so veterans and their families can access them when they need them most.”

Rep. Miller said the legislation helps families carry forward the legacy of military service.

“A veteran’s service is part of a family’s history,” Miller said. “By allowing grandchildren to access these records, we are helping families preserve that history, remember their loved one’s service and ensure future generations understand the sacrifices made on behalf of our nation.”

Sen. Hines, a veteran, said the law also serves as a reminder for veterans to record their own discharge paperwork.

“This legislation is about honoring service and making sure families have the documents they need when the time comes,” Hines said. “As a veteran, I know how important these records are. I hope this encourages more veterans to take the step of recording their DD-214 so their service is preserved and protected.”

County clerks across Oklahoma and across the county provide this service to veterans. In Oklahoma County, veterans may record their DD-214 at no cost by bringing their original discharge paperwork to the Clerk’s Office, or a mobile office. The clerk’s office makes a certified copy for official filing purposes and returns the original document to the veteran.

The Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office also offers mobile office services at select community locations and veteran-focused events when possible. For more information, visit www.okcc.online or contact the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office at (405) 713-1540.

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