Veterans are encouraged to take their military discharge papers (DD214) to the local register of deeds for recording.  The register of deeds will copy and index the document and give the original back to the veteran.  If the original is ever lost, destroyed or damaged, the veteran can always get a certified copy from the register of deeds. Military discharge papers are valuable to veterans because they may be required to prove eligibility for certain benefits and programs. If you cannot locate your DD214 military discharge document, contact the Buffalo County Veterans Service Office at (608) 685-6219 for assistance. To get your DD214 military discharge document recorded, make sure that it has an original signature.  Take this document to the register of deeds during office hours.  Processing will take about 10 to 15 minutes. You can also bring a certified copy of your DD214 from another county or from the Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs and have it recorded with your local register of deeds for your convenience. To get a certified copy of your DD214 military discharge document, which was recorded earlier with the Buffalo County Register of Deeds, go to the Buffalo County Veteran's Service Office at 407 South Second Street, Alma, Wisconsin  54610.  The staff there will verify your status as a veteran and prepare a request for a certified copy.  Present the request form to the register of deeds staff and they will prepare the certified copy free of charge.