The state or a county recorder shall provide upon request, without charge or fee, one (1) certified copy of a document or record if it is shown that the certified copy is necessary to secure benefits to:

1. (1) members of the military service;
2. (2) honorably discharged veterans; or

3. (3) surviving spouses or dependents of an individual described in subdivision (1) or (2);

   under a federal or state law.

   [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-7-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.181-2025, SEC.4.