Question 10

Domain 2: Identifying Signers

A county recorder receives a request for a certified copy of a veteran's recorded discharge paper. Which requester may receive the certified copy under the Government Code restrictions described in the source material?

Only the veteran or their immediate family may request certified copies, not private employers.

Only the veteran, their spouse, or legal representative may request certified copies of discharge papers.

Government Code § 6107(b)(3) expressly authorizes release of a certified copy to a state, county, or city office that provides veterans’ benefits services upon written request of that office.

A family member must provide certification of the relationship to obtain the certified copy.

Explanation

The certified copy may be made available only to one of four listed recipients: the person who is the subject of the record with proper photo identification; a family member or legal representative with proper photo identification and certification of the relationship; a state, county, or city office that provides veterans’ benefits services upon written request; or a United States official upon written request. Therefore, a state, county, or city office that provides veterans’ benefits services and submits a written request is an authorized requester. — Government Code § 6107(b)(1)-(4)

Memory Aid

Think 'Subject, Family, Benefits office, Federal official'—only these 4 may get the copy.

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