Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates
Up to 10 distinctive veteran plate designs available for a one-time $5.50 plate fee (no additional annual fee).
State BenefitHawaiiTransportation
Verified May 12, 2026 against dod.hawaii.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — Hawaii
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Hawaii
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates?
Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates is a Hawaii transportation benefit for veterans, survivors. Up to 10 distinctive veteran plate designs available for a one-time $5.50 plate fee (no additional annual fee).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Hawaii residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veterans with qualifying service documentation (DD-214). Specific plates may require additional eligibility (e.g., Combat Wounded, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Former POW, Gold Star Family).
What Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates covers
Covers
Up to 10 distinctive plate designs for a one-time $5.50 plate/emblem fee (Honolulu) plus regular registration fees, with no additional annual fee: Veteran, Combat Veteran, Combat Wounded, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Former POW, WWII Veteran, Korea Veteran, Vietnam Veteran, Persian Gulf Veteran, Gold Star Family.
How to apply for Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates
How to apply
Present DD-214 and eligibility certification from OVS at your county DMV.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- dod.hawaii.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates
Who qualifies for Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates?
Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates is for Veterans, Survivors; available to any veteran; hawaii residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.