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SD SB35
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Military and Veterans Affairs
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AI Summary
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Veterans may record their military discharge certificates with the county register of deeds at no charge
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Certified copies must be provided free of charge to seven categories of eligible requesters: the veteran, Department of Veterans Affairs representatives, veteran-designated individuals, legal representatives, county or tribal veterans' service officers, VA-accredited service organization representatives, and next of kin for deceased veterans
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Requesters must submit a Department of Veterans Affairs form verifying their eligibility to receive the certified copy
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The law excludes discharge certificate versions that do not display the veteran's type of discharge
Legislative Description
Revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.
Counties
Last Action
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529
3/12/2026