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Veteran & Service-related License Plates
DMV offers several veteran and military service-related license plates. Some of these plates are sponsored by groups (identified in the fee descriptions below). Any additional fees associated with these plates are due at the original issuance of registration and at each renewal period. These fees pay for the processing and issuance of the plates, with the remainder of the proceeds going to the sponsoring group.
 
Group plates are not available in custom (vanity or personalized) configurations. Each group may have its own qualifications and restrictions for use of their license plate. To learn more, contact the sponsoring group.

Available License Plates
Congressional Medal of Honor
Congressional Medal of Honor License Plate
Available only to veterans who have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Configurations available are MOH or CMH followed by next number in series.
Additional fees: Custom plate fee of $50 per two-year period.
Custom Fee supports: Oregon passenger rail programs.
Who qualifies: Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Proof of eligibility is letter from US Dept of Veterans’ Affairs certifying award of the medal. 
Available for: Passenger vehicles.
Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV.
Disabled Veteran
(except motorcycle & moped)
Disabled Veteran License Plate
Issued to disabled veterans who have a service-connected disability. Does not, in itself, grant special parking privileges.
Additional fees: No additional fees other than regular plate fees or replacement plate fees (if applicable).
Who qualifies: Disabled veterans with service-connected disability. See the DMV Application for Disabled Veteran Plates for more information.
Available for: All vehicles except motorcycle, moped, low-speed and commercial vehicles.
Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV.
 
Disabled Veteran
(motorcycle & moped only)
Disabled Veteran License Plate
Issued to disabled veterans who have a service-connected disability. Does not, in itself, grant special parking privileges.
Additional fees: No additional fees other than regular plate fees or replacement plate fees (if applicable).
Who qualifies: Disabled veterans with service-connected disability. See the DMV Application for Disabled Veteran Plates for more information.
Available for: Motorcycles and mopeds that are non-commercial vehicles.
Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV.
 
Ex-POW
Ex-POW License Plate
Issued to persons qualifying as former prisoners of war. Intended to honor former POWs. Does not, in itself, grant special parking privileges.
Additional fees: No additional fees other than regular plate fees or replacement plate fees (if applicable).
Who qualifies: Former Prisoners of War. To learn about qualifications and to certify your eligibility, see the Ex-POW Certification form.
Available for: All vehicles except low-speed vehicles, commercial vehicles, and vehicles with a combined or loaded weight over 10,000 pounds.
Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV.
 
First Marine Division FMF
Ex-POW License Plate
 
Additional fees: $10 per two-year period.
Additional fees go to: Oregon Chapter 1st Marine Division.
Who qualifies: Honorably discharged veterans and those on active duty that served as a member of, assigned to, attached to, or in support of the 1st Marine Division.  Must provide proof of eligibility and certify using this form.
Available for: Passenger vehicles.
 
Gold Star Family
Ex-POW License Plate
 
Additional fees:  $10 per two-year period.
Additional fees go to: Vietnam Veterans of America, Oregon State Council.
Who qualifies: Must be parent, spouse or dependent of a person who was killed in action during an armed conflict while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Certify using this form.
Available for: Passenger vehicles.
Information: Robin Steckley, (503) 373-2386.
 
National Guard
National Guard License Plate
 
Issued to active members of the Oregon National Guard. Plate is for identification purposes only; no special privileges granted.
Additional fees: No additional fees other than regular plate fees or replacement plate fees (if applicable).
Who qualifies: Active members of the Oregon National Guard. Must provide an Oregon Military Certificate of Eligibility, AGO Form 4309. To obtain form or for more information, contact your unit commander.
Available for: Passenger vehicles and motor homes.
 
Non-Commission Officers Association
Non-Commision Officers Association License Plate
 
 
Additional fees: $10 per two-year period
Additional fees go to: NCOA Oregon State Advisor Council Chapter 1300
Who qualifies: No restrictions
Available for: Passenger vehicles
Purple Heart
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America License Plate
 
 
Additional fees: $10 per two-year period
Additional fees go to: Oregon Military Order of Purple Heart
Who qualifies: Recipients of the Purple Heart Award.  Must provide proof of eligibility and certify using this form.
Available for: Passenger vehicles
Veterans Recognition
Veterans Recognition License Plate
 
(May be issued as above or with branch of service insignia or service related medals.  Click on option at right to view.)
 
Additional fees: $10 per two-year period
Additional fees go to: Oregon Veterans Home Trust
Who qualifies: Those who can show proof of military service under honorable conditions (DD214 or DD215). For service related medals, DD214/215 must indicate the medal was awarded. You must also certify your eligibility using this form or fillable.
Available for: Passenger vehicles.
 
Branch of Service Insignias: (Click to view)
Service Related Medals: (click to view)
Vietnam Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans of America License Plate
 
Additional fees: $10 per two-year period
Additional fees go to: Vietnam Veterans of America, Oregon State Council
Who qualifies: No restrictions
Available for: Passenger vehicles
Info about the group: Clyde Evans  (541) 536-3278
 

Note About the Above Fees
Registration fees depend on many factors. The fees in the above tables are only for the plates and do not include other registration fees. For more information on vehicle registration and the associated fees, see our registration page or our registration renewal page.

Applying for New Veteran Group
If your group is interested in applying for a new type of Veteran group plate, please read and complete the Veteran Group Plate Application or call (503) 945-5130.

Related Information
Additional information that may be relevant includes:

 
Page updated: September 18, 2008

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