Veterans Plates
License plates for all veterans, their families and active duty members of the Nevada National Guard.
License plates for all veterans, their families and active duty members of the Nevada National Guard.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | $61 | $30 |
| Personalized | $96 | $50 |
$25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal supports outreach programs and services for veterans and their families administered by Nevada Department of Veterans Services.
Any veteran or their spouse, parent or child may purchase a veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he or she qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application (SP 33) (PDF).
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The DMV is authorized to offer veterans plates with extra space for unit logos. Current insignias include Army Airborne, Navy Seabees, Air Force National Guard and Army National Guard.
In addition to the Veteran License Plate Application, you will have to provide Proof of Service in the unit on your DD-214 or service record.
Motorcycle plates with unit decals are not in stock and must be custom-ordered. Contact us or call for information.
| Style | Code |
|---|---|
| Air Force | VF |
| Army | VA |
| Coast Guard | VC |
| Marine Corps | VM |
| National Guard | NG |
| Navy | VN |
| Woman | NW |
Older veteran plates may not show the prefix codes needed to form the complete plate number. Combine the prefixes shown here with the numerals on the plate.
See Plate Prefixes and Codes for the codes for other non-personalized veteran plates.
New veteran plates issued at DMV offices display the codes.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Only | $8.50 | $0 |
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For veterans with a qualifying service connected disability. The International Symbol of Accessibility allows the plate holder to use handicapped parking.
These plates also exempt the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Only | $8.50 | $0 |
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Available to Medal recipients. Qualifying documentation is listed in the application.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Only | $8.50 | $0.00 |
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Must have General Order of the award.
Handicapped version exempts the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Only | $8.50 | $10.00 |
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Must have General Order of the award.
Handicapped version exempts the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Only | $8.50 | $0 |
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Must have official Ex-POW status.
Both the standard and handicapped versions exempt the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | $8.50 | $0 |
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Available to immediate family members of those who died as a result of injuries sustained while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
These plates exempt the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | $8.50 | $0 |
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Available to immediate family members of those killed in the line of duty while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
These plates exempt the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | $26.00 | $5 |
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Available to those with a Pearl Harbor Survivors Association membership or proof of duty station.
These plates exempt the vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | $8.50 | $0 |
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Available to Medal recipients. Qualifying documentation is listed in the application.
| Numbering | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Only | $6 | $0 |
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Requires certification of Nevada National Guard Commanding Officer.
Veterans plates must be ordered in person at a DMV office. Make an appointment for your DMV office visit in Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas or Reno.
Bring the following:
See the full list of Registration Requirements or the New Residents Guide and use our online Registration Fee Estimate.
A $5 substitute plate fee will apply in addition to the plate fees. No registration renewal or emissions test is required if your registration is more than 35 days from renewal.
f your renewal is due or you choose to renew the registration, you must provide a passing emissions test if required and the last test was completed more than 90 days prior. You will receive credit for the unused portion of your current registration if it is not due for renewal.
When you order a personalized version, we will register the vehicle or complete a plate substitution, issue a movement permit and mail the plates to you. Personalization is available only on the plates listed under All Veterans & Families.
Honorably-discharged veterans may have a Veteran designation placed on their driver license. Present your evidence of honorable discharge at any DMV office.
If you are obtaining the designation only, the fee is $8.25 for a non-commercial license or ID card or $12.25 for a commercial license. There is no additional fee to add the designation if you are renewing your license or completing another license transaction. If you are mailing a license renewal, you may mail a copy of the discharge document.
Visit archives.gov to obtain a copy of your DD-214 or other evidence of honorable discharge.
Nevada grants tax exemptions for many veterans. You must present your DD-214 or other discharge papers and any proof of service-connected disability at your local County Assessor office.
The exemption may be applied to the Governmental Services Tax portion of your vehicle registration or to your property taxes.
The Assessor will determine the amount of the exemption and issue an exemption number you may submit when you register your vehicle or renew. The exemption cannot be applied after the registration or renewal is completed.
Veterans with certain dates of service and medal recipients are eligible. Disabled veterans are eligible for an exemption based on the percentage of disability. The Clark County Assessor has a good explanation of the exemptions and forms for Clark County residents.
Veterans can designate part or all of their exemption to be used for support of Nevada Veterans Homes. They may also transfer the exemption to their spouse. See the following forms:
Active Duty military members are entitled to the following exemptions:
See the Nevada Department of Veterans Services and the Nevada Revised Statuses Index under Veterans for State of Nevada veterans benefits.
The U.S. Veterans Administration operates Vet Centers that offer a wide range of services to Veterans, service members and their families. Find VA locations helps you locate a health facility or Vet Center.
