ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., October 28, 2024 — The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office is proud to provide complimentary passport and wedding photos, notary services, and recording services for DD-214s to veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and their dependents Nov. 1 through Nov. 29. The Clerk’s office is honored to waive fees in gratitude to local veterans in our community for their bravery in service to our country.

“These are important services,” said Clerk Designee, John Rundgren. “Waiving the standard fees is one small way we can thank and honor our veterans who have served and sacrificed for our freedom and American way of life.”

Veterans who record their DD-214 with the Clerk’s office are ensuring a permanent digital copy is readily available in case the original is lost or destroyed. DD-214s recorded year-round by the Clerk’s office remain confidential for 62 years after separation.

Veterans can access these free services Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM during the month of November at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine. With the exception of wedding photos, free services are also available at the Julington Creek Annex, 725 Flora Branch Boulevard, St. Johns, and the Ponte Vedra Beach Annex, 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. To demonstrate eligibility, individuals must provide a military discharge record (DD-214), military ID, military dependent ID or present a driver license with the veteran designation.

Clerk staff will also be available to provide free DD-214 recording services on-site at the annual Veterans Council of St. Johns County’s Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11 at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, from 9:30 AM to noon.

For more details on how to benefit from these complimentary services, please call our office at 904-819-3600 or email us at recording@stjohnsclerk.com.

We’re proud to honor the courage and dedication of our nation’s heroes with a special presentation (below) of honorably discharged St. Johns County veterans from WWII.