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    Veteran Designation FAQs

    1. Who is eligible for a Veteran Designation?
    2. How do I obtain a Veteran Designation on my Driver's License or Identification card?
    3. Do I have to pay for the Veteran Designation?
    4. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SELF-CERTIFICATION
    5. How will you prove that I am a veteran?
    6. Will I have to continually reapply for the Veteran Designation?
    7. Is the Veteran Designation available for CDL holders?
    8. Are veterans required to obtain the new designation on a driver's license or identification card?

    Who is eligible for a Veteran Designation?

    Qualified applicants for a Veteran Designation on their driver's license or identification card include those who have received a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty/DD214 or equivalent for service in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component, or the National Guard who were discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.

    How Do I obtain a Veteran Designation on my Driver's License or Identification card?

    Qualified applicants visit our Online Services Portal. Applicants will be given the opportunity to renew or order a duplicate driver's license or identification card which will contain the designation.

    Do I have to pay for the Veteran Designation?

    There is no fee for the Veteran Designation itself; however, qualified applicants must pay any applicable initial issuance, renewal, or duplicate driver's license or identification card fees.

    IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SELF-CERTIFICATION

    Applicants must self-certify that they have received a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty/DD214 or equivalent for service in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component, or the National Guard who were discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable. Claiming Veteran Status when not a veteran has serious consequences. Misrepresentation of veteran status will result in the cancellation of your driver's license and/or identification card.

    How will you prove that I am a veteran?

    Only applicants who have received a DD214 or equivalent for service in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or the National Guard, who were discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable, should apply the Veterans Designation to their driver's license or identification card.

    Will I have to continually reapply for the Veteran Designation?

    No, once the Veteran Designation is added to your license or identification card it will be added automatically with each renewal or replacement order.

    Is the Veteran Designation available for CDL holders?

    Yes, qualified Commercial Driver's License holders may apply to have the Veteran Designation on their license. However, CDL holders are not eligible to add the designation via an online transaction.

    To renew a CDL and add the Veteran Designation, applicants must complete and mail in a DL-143CD (PDF) form and applicable fees.

    To obtain a duplicate CDL and add the Veteran Designation, applicants must complete and mail in a DL-80CD (PDF) form and applicable fees.

    Are veterans required to obtain the new designation on a driver's license or identification card?

    No, the Veteran Designation is optional.