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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
General Information: Intended to honor veterans who have been awarded the US Congressional Medal of Honor. Configurations available are MOH or CMH followed by next number in series.
Additional Fees: $50 for two-year registration period, $100 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees support Oregon passenger rail programs.
Who Qualifies: Recipients of the US Congressional Medal of Honor.  Required proof of eligibility is a letter from US Department of Veterans’ Affairs, certifying award of the medal. 
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
Additional Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV.
 
Disabled Veteran
(except motorcycle & moped)
Disabled Veteran License Plate
General Information: Intended to honor 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 a 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.
Additional Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV
 
Disabled Veteran
(motorcycle & moped only)
Disabled Veteran License Plate
General Information: Intended to honor 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 a service-connected disability. See the DMV Application for Disabled Veteran Plates for more information.
Available For: Motorcycles and mopeds that are non-commercial vehicles.
Additional Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV
 
Ex-POW
Ex-POW License Plate
General Information: Intended to honor former prisoners of war. 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.
Additional Information: Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000 or DMV
 
First Marine Division FMF
Ex-POW License Plate
 
General Information: Intended to honor veterans involved with the 1st Marine Division.
Additional Fees: $10 for two-year registration period, $20 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees go to the Oregon Chapter of the 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 a special form.
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
 
Gold Star Family
Ex-POW License Plate
 
General Information: Intended to honor the families of veterans killed in the line of duty.
Additional Fees: $10 for two-year registration period, $20 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees go to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Oregon State Council.
Who Qualifies: Must be a 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. Must provide proof of eligibility and certify using a special form.
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
Additional Information: Robin Steckley, (503) 373-2386.
 
National Guard
National Guard License Plate
 
General Information: Intended to honor 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 this 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
 
 
General Information: Intended to honor veterans.
Additional Fees: $10 for two-year registration period, $20 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees go to the NCOA Oregon State Advisor Council Chapter 1300.
Who Qualifies: No Restrictions
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
Purple Heart
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America License Plate
 
 
General Information: Intended to honor recipients of the Purple Heart Award.
Additional Fees: $10 for two-year registration period, $20 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees g to the Oregon Military Order of Purple Heart.
Who Qualifies: Recipients of the Purple Heart Award.  Must provide proof of eligibility and certify using a special 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.)
 
General Information: Intended to honor decorated veterans.
Additional Fees: $10 for two-year registration period, $20 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees go to the 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 eligibility using a special form or fillable form.
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
 
General Information: Intended to honor Vietnam veterans.
Additional Fees: $10 for two-year registration period, $20 for four-year registration period (new vehicles).
Proceeds Benefit: Additional fees go to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Oregon State Council.
Who Qualifies: No Restrictions
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
Additional Information: Clyde Evans  (541) 536-3278
 

Note About the Above Fees
Your total registration fees depend upon many factors. The fees listed above only represent the additional fees required for the veteran plates themselves and do not include all of the applicable registration fees. For more information on vehicle registration and the associated fees, see our registration page, registration renewal page and/or vehicle fees 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: January 16, 2009

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