Welcome to Howard County, Iowa
Welcome to Howard County, Iowa
Military Service Records
Military discharge papers (DD 214’s) may be filed in the Howard County Recorder’s office. An original or certified copy is needed for filing purposes. If you wish to request a certified copy of a military discharge, please complete and return the application.
This May be done in person or through the Mail.
Please send a photo copy of your driver’s license if mailing. entitlement has to be proven before a certified copy can be issued.
There is no charge to record or obtain a certified copy of a military record.
If enlisted from the state of Iowa:
Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs 7105 NW 70th Avenue
Camp Dodge Bldg. A6A Johnston, IA 50131-1824
Phone number: (515) 242-5331 or (800) 838-4692
Fax number: (515)-242-5659
Howard County Recorder's Contact
Howard County Courthouse
137 North Elm Street
Cresco IA 52136
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone number: (563) 547-9210
County Recorder: Cherri L. Caffrey
Deputy Recorder: Roxann Vokaty
PT Clerk: Lori Balik
Documents and Forms Used in the Recorder's Office