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Military and veteran plate options
Ordering a plate
New license plates may be ordered by mail using the Application for Veteran License Plate (BDVR-87) form.
Replacement license plates may be ordered online or at a self-service station during a tab renewal.
Military/veteran plate options
Afghanistan Campaign Medal veteran
Veterans who earned the Afghanistan Campaign Medal while serving in the U.S. military during Operation Enduring Freedom's Afghanistan Conflict and their spouses are eligible.
Afghanistan Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during Operation Enduring Freedom's Afghanistan Conflict and their spouses are eligible.
Air Force veteran
Veterans who are retired from the Air Force or were honorably discharged are eligible for an Air Force Veteran plate. Spouses aren't eligible. This is also available as a motorcycle plate.
Army veteran
Veterans who are retired from the Army or were granted an honorable discharge are eligible for an Army Veteran plate. Spouses are not eligible. This is also available as a motorcycle plate.
Blue Star Family
Issued to a person who has an immediate family member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or in forces incorporated as part of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Coast Guard veteran
Veterans who are retired from the Coast Guard or were honorably discharged are eligible for a Coast Guard Veteran plate. Spouses aren't eligible. This is also available as a motorcycle plate.
Combat wounded veteran - Purple Heart
Veterans who received the Purple Heart as a result of being wounded in combat are eligible for a Combat Wounded Veteran plate. Spouses aren't eligible.
Cuban Missile Crisis veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Cuban Missile Crisis (Oct. 24, 1962 through June 1, 1963) and their spouses are eligible.
Disabled veteran (permanent)
Veterans with a total or permanently total disability rating and an honorable discharge from the military are entitled to one permanent Disabled Veteran plate for use on a private passenger vehicle. Permanent Disabled Veteran plates do not expire. A disability placard is required to use a permanent Disabled Veteran plate to park in a disability parking space. Spouses of a deceased veteran may transfer the permanent Disabled Veteran plate to their name when the title is transferred.
Disabled veteran (standard with tab)
Veterans with a 50%-99% disability rating and an honorable discharge from the military are entitled to one standard Disabled Veteran plate for use on a private passenger vehicle. Standard Disabled Veteran plates expire on the applicant’s birthday. A disability placard is required to use a standard Disabled Veteran plate to park in a disability parking space. Spouses of a deceased veteran may apply for a standard Disabled Veteran plate after submitting the necessary paperwork.
Dominican Republic veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the invasion of the Dominican Republic (April 28, 1965 through Sept. 21, 1966) and their spouses are eligible.
Ex-Prisoner of War
Veterans who were prisoners of war and their spouses are eligible.
Gold Star Family
Residents who are immediate family members of military personnel who lost their lives in combat. Immediate family includes the deceased veteran's spouse, father, stepfather, mother, stepmother, foster parent, brother (including half brother), sister (including half sister), child, and stepchild.
Grenada Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Grenada Conflict (Oct. 23 through Nov. 21, 1983) and their spouses are eligible.
Iraq Campaign Medal veteran
Veterans who earned the Iraq Campaign Medal while serving in the U.S. military during the Iraq Conflict (which began March 20, 2003) and their spouses are eligible.
Iraq Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Iraq Conflict and their spouses are eligible.
Korean War veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Korean War (June 27, 1950 through Jan. 31, 1955) and their spouses are eligible.
Laos Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Laos Conflict (April 19, 1961 through Oct. 7, 1962) and their spouses are eligible.
Lebanon Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Lebanon Conflict (July 1 through Nov. 1, 1958 or Aug. 25, 1982 through Feb. 27, 1984) and their spouses are eligible.
Marine Corps veteran
Veterans who are retired from the Marine Corps or were granted an honorable discharge are eligible for a Marine Corps Veteran plate. Spouses aren't eligible. This is also available as a motorcycle plate.
Medal of Honor veteran
Veterans who are awarded the Medal of Honor are eligible for a Medal of Honor plate. Spouses aren't eligible.
Military Reserve member
Residents who are either currently enlisted in or retired from the Military Reserve are eligible for a Military Reserve Member plate. Spouses aren't eligible.
National Guard member
Residents who are either current or former members of the U.S. National Guard are eligible for a National Guard Member plate. Spouses are not eligible. This is also available as a motorcycle plate.
Navy veteran
Veterans who are retired from the Navy or were granted an honorable discharge are eligible for a Navy Veteran plate. Spouses aren't eligible. This is also available as a motorcycle plate.
Panama Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Panama Conflict (Dec. 20, 1989 through Jan. 3, 1990) and their spouses are eligible.
Pearl Harbor survivor
Veterans who were enlisted in the armed forces, stationed at Pearl Harbor and survived the attack Dec. 7, 1941, are eligible for a Pearl Harbor Survivor plate. Spouses aren't eligible.
Persian Gulf - Desert Storm veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the first Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm from Oct. 2, 1990 through Feb. 28, 1991) and their spouses are eligible.
Somalia Conflict veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Somalia Conflict (Oct. 17, 1992 through March 3, 1995) and their spouses are eligible.
Vietnam Service Medal veteran
Veterans who earned the Vietnam Service Medal while serving in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War (Feb. 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975) and their spouses are eligible.
Vietnam War veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War (Feb. 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975) and their spouses are eligible.
World War II veteran
Veterans who served in the U.S. military during World War II (Dec. 7, 1941 through Dec. 31, 1946) and their spouses are eligible.