This bill amends the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds in South Dakota. It allows veterans to record their discharge certificates without charge and mandates that certified copies of these certificates be provided at no cost to specific individuals, including the veteran, representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, designated individuals, legal representatives, county-employed veterans service officers, accredited veterans service organization representatives, and the veteran's next of kin if the veteran is deceased. The bill clarifies that copies that do not display the veteran's type of discharge are excluded from this provision.

Additionally, the bill requires individuals requesting a certified copy of a veteran's certificate of discharge to submit a form provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which must disclose their eligibility to receive the document. This streamlining of the process aims to enhance access to important discharge documents for veterans and their families while ensuring that the information is handled appropriately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/05/2026: 33A-2-8