The
Lucas Co. Recorder’s office has military records going back
to the Civil War for those who filed a copy of their discharge papers
with the county. All residents who are veterans should file a copy
of their DD-214 discharge papers with the Recorder's Office so that
when a veteran dies, the appropriate government response will be
received by the surviving family (for example, an American flag is
given to the family, among other things). Those who cannot find their
DD-214 papers may obtain copies from National Military Personnel
Records Center
(https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center).
There is typically a 30-day response time. If a copy has
been filed with the Lucas Co. Recorder's office, you may
request a certified copy through your township Trustees
at no cost.
In addition,
the Lucas Co. Recorder’s office has all deeds, releases,
and mortgages from 1985 to the present available online. If
you need a copy of one of these documents, a fee is charged
per page at the Recorder's office. However, if the request
is funneled through your township Trustees, the copies will
be provided at no cost.
Request forms
for each of these types of documents - military discharge
and deed request - are available here in ".pdf" format.
Once you download and print the appropriate form, please fill it
out
completely
and give it to your township Trustee.
