Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates

Issued to Vermont veterans (as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(2) — a person who served in active military, naval, or air service and was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable) and to members of the U.S. Armed Forces (as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(10)). Vermont National Guard members must qualify as a "Veteran" as defined in 38 U.S.C. to be eligible. Requires a completed Vermont Certificate of Veteran Status (form VG-168), certified by the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs.

Many plate types are available, including U.S. Veteran (American flag with "V" designation), Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart, Bronze Star (and Bronze Star with Valor), Air Medal, POW, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Gold Star Family, Next of Kin, Vermont National Guard, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), and In Theater/combat plates (Afghanistan, Gulf War, Iraq War, Korean War, Vietnam War, World War II). Usable on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate and trucks registered for less than 26,001 lbs (excluding vehicles registered under IRP). Some plates require a one-time fee (for example, VFW and VVA). None of these plates can be personalized/vanity plates. Plates shall be reissued only to the original holder of the plates or the surviving spouse.

Send the completed VG-168 with a copy of your DD-214 (which includes "character of service") to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs (118 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-4401) for certification. After the certified application is returned to you, bring or mail it to a DMV office along with your renewal notice or new registration application and the required fees. Some plates require additional forms (for example, VS-113 for Disabled Veteran; VD-157 and DD Form 1300 for Gold Star Family; VD-149 for Next of Kin; VD-128 for National Guard, VFW, and VVA).