Military License Plates Brochure

DISABLED VETERANS
DISABLED
VETERAN
DISABLED VETERAN
AIR FORCE
DISABLED VETERAN
AIR MEDAL
DISABLED VETERAN
AIR MEDAL
WITH VALOR
DISABLED VETERAN
ARMY
DISABLED VETERAN
BRONZE STAR
DISABLED VETERAN
BRONZE STAR
WITH VALOR
DISABLED VETERAN
COAST GUARD
DISABLED VETERAN
DEFENSE SUPERIOR
SERVICE MEDAL
DISABLED VETERAN
DISTINGUISHED
FLYING CROSS
DISABLED VETERAN
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
AIR FORCE
DISABLED VETERAN
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
ARMY
DISABLED VETERAN
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
COAST GUARD
DISABLED VETERAN
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
NAVY
DISABLED VETERAN
LEGION OF MERIT
DISABLED VETERAN
LEGION OF VALOR –
AIR FORCE CROSS
DISABLED VETERAN
LEGION OF
VALOR – ARMY
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE CROSS
DISABLED VETERAN
LEGION OF VALOR –
NAVY CROSS
DISABLED VETERAN
MARINES
DISABLED VETERAN
MEDAL OF HONOR –
AIR FORCE
DISABLED VETERAN
MEDAL OF HONOR –
ARMY
SURVIVING SPOUSE
DISABLED VETERAN
TEXAS SUPPORTS
UR
TROOPS
We appreciate your service to our
country and are proud to be able to
provide special services to military
personnel, veterans, and their families.
Vehicle with “Surviving
Spouse DV” plate must display
parking placard for disabled
parking privileges.
DISABLED VETERAN
MEDAL OF HONOR –
NAVY
DISABLED VETERAN
NAVY
DISABLED VETERAN
PURPLE HEART
DISABLED VETERAN
SILVER STAR
AIR FORCE CROSS
AIR MEDAL
AIR MEDAL WITH
VALOR
ARMED FORCES
RESERVES
ARMY DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE CROSS
BRONZE STAR
BRONZE STAR
WITH VALOR
CIVIL AIR PATROL
COAST GUARD
AUXILIARY
DEFENSE SUPERIOR
SERVICE MEDAL
DESERT STORM
DISTINGUISHED
FLYING CROSS
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
U.S. AIR FORCE
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
U.S. ARMY
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
U.S. COAST GUARD
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL –
U.S. NAVY
ENDURING
FREEDOM
ENDURING
FREEDOM
AFGHANISTAN
GOLD STAR
FAMILY
GOLD STAR
FATHER
GOLD STAR
MOTHER
GOLD STAR
SPOUSE
HONORABLY
DISCHARGED –
U.S. AIR FORCE
HONORABLY
DISCHARGED –
U.S. ARMY
HONORABLY
DISCHARGED –
U.S. COAST GUARD
HONORABLY
DISCHARGED –
U.S. MARINE CORPS
HONORABLY
DISCHARGED –
KOREA VETERAN
LEGION OF MERIT
MARINE CORPS
LEAGUE
MEDAL OF HONOR –
AIR FORCE
MEDAL OF HONOR –
ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR –
NAVY
MERCHANT
MARINE
NAVY CROSS
OPERATION
IRAQI FREEDOM
PEARL HARBOR
SURVIVOR
PRISONER OF WAR
PURPLE HEART
RECIPIENT
RETIRED –
U.S. AIR FORCE
RETIRED –
U.S. ARMY
RETIRED –
U.S. COAST GUARD
RETIRED –
U.S. MARINES
RETIRED –
U.S. NAVY
SILVER STAR
TEXAS NATIONAL
GUARD
U.S. AIR FORCE
U.S. AIR FORCE
ACADEMY
U.S. ARMY
U.S. COAST GUARD
U.S. COAST
GUARD MILITARY
ACADEMY
U.S. MARINE CORPS
U.S. MERCHANT
MARINE ACADEMY
U.S. MILITARY
ACADEMY
U.S. NAVAL
ACADEMY
U.S. NAVY
U.S. PARATROOPER
VIETNAM VETERAN
WWII VETERAN
WOMAN VETERAN
U.S. NAVY
Texas claims one of the largest veteran populations in the
country. Our service members – active and retired – may
choose from dozens of license plates honoring their
commitment and sacrifice. The first military license
plate in Texas was established for Disabled Veterans
in 1972. Since then, Texas license plates related to the
U.S. Armed Forces have increased dramatically, with
plates commemorating each service branch, major
events beginning with Pearl Harbor and World War II, and
meritorious medal awards among other options.
For relatives of veterans, the TxDMV offers the “Gold
Star” series for spouses, mothers, fathers and family,
and a plate specifically for the “Surviving Spouse of a
Disabled Veteran.” Additionally, a surviving spouse of
a veteran may opt to retain their spouse’s previously
issued military plate (except for the “DV” plate) for one
vehicle if they remain unmarried.
These military plates are offered at no extra charge, or
for a significantly reduced plate fee that incorporates
the standard registration fee.
FIRST SET
ADDITIONAL
SETS
REPLACEMENT
Free
Free
Free
yyAir Force Cross
yyDistinguished Service Cross
yyNavy Cross
Free
Free
Free
Distinguished Service Medal
Free
Free
Free
PLATE TYPE
Congressional Medal of Honor
Parking privileges available.
Silver Star
Free
Free
Free
Defense Superior Service Medal
Free
Free
Free
Legion of Merit
Free
Free
Free
Distinguished Flying Cross
Free
Free
Free
Bronze Star, Bronze Star w/ Valor
Free
Free
Free
Air Medal, Air Medal with Valor
Free
Free
Free
Disabled Veteran (DV) *
$3.00
Free
$6.00
Former POW (Prisoner of War)
$3.00
Free
$6.00
Pearl Harbor Survivor
$3.00
Free
$6.00
Purple Heart
$3.00
Free
$6.00
Free
$6.00
This exemption applies only to parking fees and does
not exempt the owner from compliance with other laws
and ordinances regulating parking, such as parking
in restricted areas or no parking zones. Enforcement
of parking laws regarding the exemption varies from
locality to locality.
The parking privilege granted does not apply in the
following scenarios:
 A controlled access parking facility if at least 50% of
the spaces for disabled parking on the campus are
located outside a controlled access parking facility;
 An area temporarily designated for special event
parking, or
 An area where parking is temporarily prohibited
for health or safety concerns.
 Any location where parking is prohibited,
including a Federal facility that may require the
display of the International Symbol of Access (ISA).
RECOGNITION AWARD
MILITARY SERVICE
yy U.S. Air Force
yy U.S. Marine Corps
yy U.S. Coast Guard
yy U.S. Army
yy U.S. Navy
PERSONALIZE YOUR PLATE -
Please be sure you like all of your personalized plate
selections as refunds will not be issued.
Active, Honorably Discharged
or Retired
 Texas title and vehicle registration must be in
your name.
Desert Shield also qualifies for this plate.
Legion of Valor:
World War II , Korea, Vietnam,
Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring
Free
Freedom, Enduring Freedom
Afghanistan and Desert Storm
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires payment of annual registration fee.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Free
Free
$6.00
If you would like to personalize your specialty plate,
there will be a $40 fee per year, in addition to the annual
registration fee (if required). Application forms are available
online at www.TxDMV.gov.
 If you recently filed an application for title, attach a
copy of the Title Application (VTR-500 RTS) Receipt.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Free
Free
$6.00
Armed Forces Reserve
Free
Free
$6.00
•
 Joint vehicle ownership between you and a spouse
is permissible.
Military Academy Graduates
If a selection that has already been issued is deemed
offensive or conflicts with the regular license plate
numbering system, it cannot be approved.
Free
Free
$6.00
•
One character is defined as one letter, number, period,
dash, blank space, Texas silhouette, or the heart symbol.
U.S. Paratrooper
Free
Free
$6.00
•
Woman Veteran
Free
Free
$6.00
The International Symbol of Access (
) may be added
to specialty plates on vehicles 18,000 lbs. or less, if you
otherwise meet the disabled eligibility requirements.
Marine Corps League
Free
Free
$6.00
Texas Guard (National or State)
Free
Free
$6.00
Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol
Free
Free
$6.00
Surviving Spouse - Disabled Veteran $3.00
Free
$6.00
Gold Star Family
$10.00
N/A
$6.00
Gold Star Father
$10.00
N/A
$6.00
Gold Star Mother
$10.00
N/A
$6.00
Gold Star Spouse
$10.00
N/A
$6.00
 Attach a copy of the lease agreement if vehicle
is leased.
 Vehicle must be for personal use only.
Visit www.TxDMV.gov for more information on
application requirements.
yy U.S. Air Force Academy
yy U.S. Military Academy West Point
yy U.S. Naval Academy
yy U.S. Coast Guard Academy
yy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
OTHER
REV. 01/2015
* A disabled veteran who is also awarded a service medal
may request an emblem of the medal on a DV plate, if
eligible; or may request their service branch emblem (Air
Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy).
NOTE: The ISA cannot be included on a plate design that also
displays a medal emblem.