Johnston Register of Deeds Office to issue 'Thank a Vet' card
By From staff reports
Published in News on August 21, 2016 1:45 AM
SMITHFIELD -- The Johnston County Register of Deeds Office has announced a new program to encourage veterans to record their DD214 document.
In addition to recording their certificate of discharge, the office will issue the veterans a Johnston County Register of Deeds office "Thank a Vet" photo ID card. This card will entitle them to discounts or incentives from participating county businesses. This is an effort to show these veterans that the county appreciates their service to their country. The office is asking Johnston County businesses to participate in thanking veterans for their dedication to our country and community.
Many veterans are not eligible for a VA card or any other type of military ID and must carry their certificate of discharge around with them. This is unsafe as it could lead to identity theft or the DD214 could become damaged. This card will allow these veterans security in knowing their personal documents are safe.
All businesses participating will be listed on the website www.jcrod.org. All veterans who come into the register of deeds office will be given a list of the participating businesses. The veteran will be told they are required to show the Johnston County Register of Deeds Office "Thank A Vet" photo ID card to receive the discount or incentive. All participating merchants will receive a window decal to display show their participation in the program.
"I am delighted to be able to offer this program to assist our veterans here in Johnston County, after they have fought for our great country," said Craig Olive, the Johnston County register of deeds.
The Register of Deeds office is encouraging all merchants to consider participating in this worthy cause to show support to Johnston County veterans.
To sign up for this program, merchants should call Amy Zieverink at 919-989-5161. This project is being assisted by the Johnston County Veterans Service office.
If any veteran has any questions, call the Johnston County Register of Deeds Office at 919-989-5161.
The "Thank A Vet" program is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Nov. 1.