Veteran ID & Designation

The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles offers a Veteran designation on Alaska driver licenses and ID cards for eligible Veterans. Who is eligible for the Veteran Designation on Alaska Driver licenses and ID Cards? Veterans who served in the U.S.

A Veteran may record for free the original or a certified copy of their U.S. Armed Forces Report of Separation (DD214, DD215, NGB Form 22 or DA Form 1569) at any Alaska Department of Natural Resources State Recorder's office. Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Recorder's Office Directory

Alabama Veterans have the option of displayingproof of military service on their driver license. There is no charge for the Veteran designation for a first-time driver license applicant or when renewing a license.

One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is provided free of charge when required by the VA to be used when determining eligibility for benefits. Alabama Code 26-9-12

Arkansas resident Veterans who received an honorable discharge from service in the U.S. Armed Forces can request a Veteran designation on their Arkansas driver's license or ID card.

Arizonaoffers a Veteran Designation on Arizona driver licenses, instruction permits, commercial driver lice nses and learners permits , and ID cards for active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans who received a discharge other than dishonorable.

Service members who have an Arizona driver license who are serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from the requirement to update their photo and pass a vision test every 12 years.

Eligible Veterans can add the word "VETERAN" to the front of their California driver's license or ID card.

Colorado offers a military and Veteran identifier on Colorado driver licenses and ID cards to honorably discharged resident Veterans and service members. The identifier will also indicate the Veteran's or service member's branch of service

Connecticut offers a Veteran Flag identifier on driver's licenses and ID cards for eligible Veterans. Who is eligible for Veteran Flag Identifier on Connecticut Driver's Licenses or ID Cards? To be eligible for the Veteran flag identifier the Veteran must have served on active duty in the U.S.

The Washington, D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers a "Veteran" designation on a Washington, D.C. driver licenses or ID cards for Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Delaware offers a free Veteran indicator on state driver licenses and ID cards for resident Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Delaware Office of Veterans Services maintains copies of service records for Veterans. Veterans must have been a Delaware resident at the time of entry into the U.S. Armed Forces or had a Delaware address at their time of discharge.

Florida offers a free Veteran Designation on Florida driver licenses and ID cards for honorably discharged Veterans. Who is eligible for the Veteran Designation on Florida Driver Licenses and ID Cards? Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214, VA Health ID, Veteran ID issued by the VA, or other a

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs will issue a disabled Veteran ID card to resident Veterans who have a 100% service-connected, total and permanent disability rating from the VA.

Homeless Veterans, their spouse and children are eligible for a free Florida ID card. Applicants must visit a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Service Center location to apply.

U.S. Armed Forces service members and their dependents who have a Georgia Driver's license or ID card who are stationed outside of Georgia can renew their documents by mail.

The Georgia Department of Driver's Services (DDS) offers eligible Veterans a free Veteran designation on Georgia driver's licenses or ID cards. Who is eligible for the Free Veteran Designation on Georgia Driver's License and ID Card? Georgia resident Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S.

Veterans and their families can request free copies of marriage, divorce, birth, and death documents, when they are used for establishing disability or death benefits claims. For assistance, please contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records at 404-679-4702.

Hawaii offers a" Veteran" designation for Hawaii driver's licenses, state ID cards and instruction permits for eligible Veterans. Who is eligible for "Veteran" Designation for Hawaii Driver's Licenses, ID Cards and Instruction Permits? Veterans who served in the U.S.

Honorably discharged Veterans may request a Veteran designation on their Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID card. Who is eligible for a Veteran Designation on Iowa Driver's Licenses and ID Cards? To be eligible, Veterans must have served on active duty in the U.S.

Idaho offers a Veteran designation on Idaho driver's licenses and state-issued ID cards to honorably discharged Veterans.

Service members and their dependents who are preparing to serve outside Idaho for an extended period can extend their Idaho driver's license or ID card up to 25 months prior to its expiration.

Illinois offers a "Veteran" designation on Illinois driver's licenses and ID cards to honorably discharged Veterans. This designation can serve as proof of a Veteran's eligibility for services and benefits.

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) maintains military records for many Illinois Veterans. If a Veteran's records are not on file with the IDVA, Illinois Veteran Service Offices can assist them when requesting a certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center in St.

Indiana driver's licenses, learners permits or ID cards of resident service members serving outside Indiana and their dependents remains valid until 90 days after discharge, or end of deployment regardless of the expiration date.

Kansas offers a VETERAN designation on Kansas driver's license and ID cards for honorably discharged Veterans. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 or other official documentation to verify they received an honorable discharge.

Kansas maintains military service files for Veterans released from the U.S. Armed Forces who listed Kansas as their home of record.

A certified copy of birth, marriage, divorce, fetal and death certificates are provided free of charge for Veterans and their eligible family members when requested through the KOVS for VA purposes only.

A Veteran's military discharge record must be kept confidential and cannot be released without the Veteran's authorization. Upon the death of the Veteran their discharge records may be released to the Veteran's next of kin or their designated representative.

Kentucky offers a Veteran designation on Kentucky driver's licenses and ID cards to honorably discharged Veterans. Veterans must apply at the nearest Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Office. Veterans are required to provide a copy of one of the following documents as proof of eligibility:

Certified copies of public records maintained by Kentucky officials that are required by the VA to be used to determine eligibility for benefits must be provided free of charge.

Honorably discharged disabled Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater from the VA of are eligible for free ID cards and driver's licenses.

Massachusetts offers a "Veteran" designation printed on driver's licenses, learner's permits, and ID cards to honorably discharged resident Veterans.

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) offers a 'Veteran' designation on a driver's license or ID cards for qualifying Veterans. The designation indicates they are eligible for state Veterans benefits.

No fee will be charged for copies of documents needed by service members, Veterans or their survivors when applying for federal benefits.

Official military documents or records, that pertain to a service member's active duty service, that are filed with any state, county or local government agency are confidential for 62 years following the date they are issued.

Certified copies of public records required when applying for VA benefits are provided free to Veterans (or those acting on a Veterans behalf).

Veterans who need copies of military service documents can use the following resources to find a copy:

Eligible Veterans can have a "Veteran" designation on their Michigan driver's license or ID card. Who is eligible for the Michigan "Veteran" Designation for Driver's Licenses and ID Cards? The designation is offered to Veterans who served in an active or reserve component of the U.S.

Active duty service members who had a valid, unexpired Minnesota driver's license or ID when they entered active duty service, are not required to renew their license or ID until after they separate from the U.S. Armed Forces, no matter how long they serve.

A certified copy of a birth certificate, death certificate, marriage license, divorce decree, dissolution of marriage record, or a Veteran's discharge record are provided free of charge for use in claims for benefits.

Missouri offers a "VETERAN designation on Missouri driver licenses and ID cards for honorably discharged Veterans.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers a "VETERAN" designation on the driver's licenses or ID cards of honorably discharged Veterans. Veterans must provide one of the following documents as proof of eligibility when applying:

Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to have a Veteran designation on their Montana driver License or ID card.

Honorably discharged North Carolina Veterans are eligible to add a "VETERAN" designation on their driver licenses or ID cards. It is free to add the designation, but renewal or duplicate fees will still apply.

The Register of Deeds of any North Carolina County is required to record all official discharges for resident Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Register must provide free certified copies when requested by a Veteran.

Veterans can have their discharge documents (DD214, etc.) recorded free of charge by the County Recorder's Office (or another designated official within their County).

Veterans can request a Veteran indicator on their North Dakota driver license that indicates they served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Veterans who received an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge can request a Veterans' designation to be displayed on Nebraska driver's licenses or ID cards. Nebraska Revised Statutes 60-4,189

The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA) maintains thousands of discharge documents for Nebraska Veterans and will provide them on request. If a Veteran entered service from and returned to Nebraska when they separated from U.S. Armed Forces, a copy of their discharge may be on file.

New Hampshire Veteranswho received an honorable discharge can request a Veteran indicator on their New Hampshire driver license, commercial driver license or non-driver ID. NH RS 263:40

Copies of New Hampshire public records are provided free of charge to Veterans and their dependents when required to determine eligibility for VA benefits. NH RS 110-B:86

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) offers an imprinted Veteran designation on driver licenses and non-driver ID cards for eligible Veterans. Applicants will need the following to apply:

Veterans can add a "Veteran" designation on their New Mexico driver's license or ID card. This designation is at no additional cost for a first-time request or at renewal.

Honorably discharged Veterans are eligible for a Veteran designation on their Nevada driver license or ID card.

Certified copies of officially recorded documents in Nevada are provided free of charge to Veterans when filing for benefits with the VA. Who is eligible to have Nevada Public Records Provided Free of Charge? Documents are provided to Veterans of the U.S.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety offers an "Armed Forces" designation on Ohio driver licenses and ID cards for Veterans and service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services maintains service records for Veterans who enlisted from Ohio and wartime bonus records (no longer active). Veterans can request military records through their County Veterans Service Office.

Ohio offers a County Veteran ID card for eligible resident Veterans. This ID card can be used as proof of eligibility for benefits. Who is eligible for an Ohio County Veteran ID Card: To be eligible Veterans must have received a discharge other than dishonorable.

Oklahoma offers a "Veteran" identifier for driver licenses and ID cards for eligible Veterans. Who is eligible for the "Veteran" Identifier on Oklahoma Driver Licenses and ID Cards? To be eligible for the Veteran Identifier Veterans must have received an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditi

Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) offers a Veteran designation for driver licenses, instruction permits or ID cards. There is no additional fee for the Veteran designation. Original application, renewal or replacement fees will apply.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a Veteran Designation on driver's licenses and ID cards to Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Rhode Island offers a free Veteran or Disabled Veteran designation on Rhode Island driver's licenses and ID cards. Who is eligible for Rhode Island Veteran Designation on License or ID Card? Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S.

A Veteran's military service records may be recorded in the office of the Town or City Clerk (except in Providence, where it is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds) free of charge. Rhode Island City and Town Directory of Government Officials

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) offers a "Veteran" designation on driver's licenses, ID cards and beginner's permits for eligible Veterans.

South Dakota counties must provide free certified copies of official documents when used for benefits claims for state and federal benefits. Counties must provide the following documents:

Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces have the option of adding the word 'Veteran' to the front of their South Dakota Driver's License or ID Card. In addition to the required driver's license and ID card documents , Veterans need to provide one of the following:

Honorablydischarged Veterans are eligible for a Veteran designation on theirTennessee driver license or ID card.

Resident Veterans, who are out of the state, may request the 'Veteran' or 'Disabled Veteran' designation by mailing the following:

Resident active duty service members, their spouse and dependents, who are stationed outside of Texas receive an automatic extension of the expiration date of their driver license or ID card until 90 days after discharge.

Eligible disabled Veterans can receive a fee exemption for Texas driver licenses and ID cards This exemption does not apply to commercial driver licenses. Application must be made prior to the expiration of the Veteran's license or ID Card.

Texas Veterans are eligible for free copies of their medical or mental health records when they are needed to file a claim for a disability with the VA. The health care provider or health care facility is only required to provide one complete copy free of charge.

Utah offers a "VETERAN" indicator on Utah driver licenses and ID cards for Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans must be 21 years old or older to apply for a "VETERAN" indicator on their driver license, or any age when added to an ID card.

Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces have the option of adding a "Veteran" indicator to their driver's license or ID card as a convenient way to show proof of Veteran status at retailers and restaurants that offer discounts to Veterans.

The Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs maintains copies of discharge records for most Veterans who entered active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces from Vermont. Veterans can apply for their records to assist them with benefit claims for federal and state benefits.

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable are eligible for a VETERAN designation on their Vermont Driver's License or ID card. Vermont Statutes, Title 23, Chapter 9, Section 610

Honorably discharged Veterans are eligible for a Veteran designation on their Washington State driver licenses and ID cards.

The Washington State driver licenses of service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents remain valid until 90 days after discharge. Service members and dependents must have the following with them for their license or ID to be considered valid:

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Resource Center (VBRC) can help Veterans and their family members find copies of their DD214, military records, or service medals.

Wisconsin offers a Veteran identifier for Wisconsin driver licenses and ID cards for eligible Veterans. Who is eligible for the Veteran Identifier on Wisconsin Drivers Licenses and ID Cards? Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

Veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces may request a Veteran designation on their West Virginia driver's license or ID cards.

Veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces can request a Veteran designation on Wyoming driver licenses and ID cards that can serve as proof of honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces.