Veterans License Plates

Payment Authorization Form (VP 205)

Plate Image (Click for a larger image)	Branch of Service	How To Get Them
Motorcycle	Air Force	Eligibility Any veteran or his or her spouse, parent or child may purchase a veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application (SP 33). Costs The initial cost for veteran plates with a standard number is $60 plus a Prison Industry fee of 50 cents per plate. The annual renewal fee is $30. The initial cost for personalized versions is $95 plus a Prison Industry fee of 50 cents per plate. The annual renewal is $50.  $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal fee are used to support outreach programs and services for veterans and their families administered by Nevada Office of Veterans Services. Availability Plates with standard numbers are in stock at DMV Full Service offices. You can order personalized versions by mail, fax or in person at a DMV Full Service office. See How Do I Get These Plates? Veteran Unit Decal Plates The DMV is authorized to offer veterans plates with extra space for unit logos. Army Airborne and Navy Seabees are available as well as Air Force and Army logos on National Guard Plates. Motorcycle plates for Army Airborne and Navy Seabees are not in stock and must be custom-ordered. Call or email for information. In addition to the Veteran License Plate Application SP 33, you will have to provide Proof of Service in the unit on your DD-214 or service record. Prefixes See Plate Prefixes and Codes for the codes needed to make the complete plate number for non-personalized veterans plates.
Motorcycle	Army
Motorcycle	Army Airborne
Motorcycle	Coast Guard
Motorcycle	Marines
Motorcycle	Navy
Motorcycle	Navy Seabees
Motorcycle	Air Force  National Guard
Motorcycle	Army National Guard
Motorcycle	Woman Veteran
Help Personalized versions of these plates are limited to 5 characters for large plates, 4 for small plates. Airborne, Seabees and National Guard are limited to 4 characters for large plates, 3 for small plates. Use our online Personalized Plate Search to check for available numbers. Fees listed are in addition to all other applicable registration fees. - Incomplete, illegible or incorrect applications will be returned.

Decorated, Disabled and Families

Plate Image (Click for a larger image)	Name and Eligibility	Initial/Annual Fee	Availability
	Congressional Medal of Honor Available to Medal recipients.	$1/$0	Custom-Ordered Call or email for information.
	Disabled Veteran For those with a 100% service connected disability. Exempts vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees. "Female Disabled Veteran" is also available.	$1/$0	In Stock Application SP 10 Note: If you also wish to obtain a handicapped placard, you must complete the SP27 form.
	Ex-Prisoner of War Must have official Ex-POW status.  Exempts vehicle from Nevada state and local parking fees.	$1/$0	In Stock Application SP 2
Motorcycle	Fallen Military 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.	$1/$0	In Stock Application SP 78
Motorcycle	Gold Star 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.	$1/$0	In Stock Application SP 76
	Pearl Harbor Survivor Pearl Harbor Survivors Association membership or proof of duty station.	$26/$5	In Stock Documentation Only
	Pearl Harbor Veteran Pearl Harbor Survivors Association membership or proof of duty station.	$26/$5	In Stock Documentation Only
Motorcycle	Purple Heart Available to medal recipients.	$1/$0	In Stock Application SP 43
	National Guard (Active) Certification of Nevada National Guard Commanding Officer.	$6/$0	In Stock Application SP 11
Help Personalized versions of these plates are not available. Motorcycle plates are available for the Fallen Veteran, Gold Star and Purple Heart plates only. The initial fee for a motorcycle plate is 50 cents. See Plate Prefixes and Codes for the codes needed to make the complete plate number. Fees listed are in addition to all other applicable registration fees. Incomplete, illegible or incorrect applications will be returned.
Pearl Harbor Plates A separate application form is not required, but you must present proof of your duty station. Acceptable documentation is a copy of your Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Card with the association number and member's name clearly readable. Or a DD-214 form listing your duty station on December 7, 1941 as within a three-mile radius of the exact location of the bombing.

How Do I Get These Plates?

You must meet the specific requirements listed on each plate's application.

For Pearl Harbor plates, present one of the acceptable documents listed above. There is no separate application.

If your vehicle is currently registered in Nevada, download and complete the appropriate application. Bring this, any required documentation and the old plates to a DMV Full Service Office or County Assessor which offers vehicle registration services. If you wish to keep the old plates, you must bring the rear plate and surrender the decal in person.

If you choose to keep the same expiration date, we will issue your new plates with a new registration slip and decal. No emissions inspection or registration renewal is required. A $5 substitute plate fee will apply.

You have the option of renewing your vehicle registration for a full year. In addition to the plate application, you will need to complete an emissions inspection if required and if the last test was completed more than 90 days ago. Your expiration date will change if the current expiration date is more than 35 days away. Credit will be given for the unused portion of your current Nevada registration.

If you have just purchased a vehicle or are registering it in Nevada for the first time, see the full list of Registration Requirements or New Resident Guide and use our online Registration Fee Estimates. Bring all required documentation along with the appropriate license plate application to a DMV Full Service Office or County Assessor which offers vehicle registration services.

Personalized - Use our online Personalized Plate Search to check for available numbers. Complete the personalized section of the Veteran License Plate Application (SP 33). You can order by mail, fax or in person at a DMV office. See How to Order Custom Plates for details.

Veterans Tax Exemptions

Nevada grants tax exemptions for many veterans.

Veterans with certain dates of service are eligible for a partial governmental services tax exemption. See Nevada Revised Statute 371.103 for the specific dates.

You must present your DD-214 or discharge papers at your local County Assessor office. The Assessor will determine the amount of the exemption and issue a receipt which you submit at the same time you register your vehicle or renew. The exemption cannot be applied after the registration or renewal is completed.

Disabled veterans are eligible for exemptions based on the percentage of disability. These are also granted through your local County Assessor.

Veterans can designate part or all of their exemption to be used for support of Nevada Veterans Homes. Complete the Designation of Use for Veterans Exemption (VP 187) and present it with the exemption certificate when you register your vehicle or renew.

A veterans exemption may be transferred to the veteran's spouse. Proof of marriage is required. Complete the Affidavit for Transfer of Exemption to Spouse (VP 259) and present it with the exemption certificate when you register your vehicle or renew.

These exemptions apply to the governmental services taxes on your vehicle registration and are separate from sales taxes and other fees. Sales taxes must be paid on vehicle purchases.

Active duty military members in combat or combat support roles may request an exemption from registration late fees using the Active Duty Military Combat Affidavit (VP 258).

For more information on veterans' benefits, see the Nevada Office of Veterans Services and the Nevada Revised Statutes Index under Veterans.