If you are an Active Military or a Veteran, the next time you go to get your license renewed you can now get it with a “Veteran” designation. Check out the example images below.
In order to get the updated card, you will need to fill out a form and show proof of current or past military service (often they require a copy of DD Form 214). You can add the “Veteran” Designation for free, however, you may have to pay the cost of a new license.
Military and Veterans can also get many other fees waived like vehicle registration depending on the state.
(Read our post on Free Car Registration and Title Fees and Plates)
I believe this is another great way to honor Veterans for their service to our country and for protecting our freedom. This special recognition on their license can also be used to show military identification when asking for military discounts at restaurants or Home Depot or Lowe’s, for example.
States with Veterans Designation on Driver’s License
Here is the list of all 50 states that offer “Veteran” Designation. Click on your state to view details
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Coming soon: California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas (July ’14), Michigan (May ’14), New Jersey (Mar ’15), Washington (July ’15)
You can also get a similar designation on your license plates.