Military & Veteran License Plates

The MVA has a variety of ways for uniformed service members, veterans, and their families to celebrate their service and show their pride. Members of all branches of the military can apply for special military plates using their myMVA account or mail the completed application.

Submit an application for a military plate

Apply online

1. Visit myMVA online services to order a new license plate. Please note: If you'd like a disabled veterans plate, you'll need to make an appointment. 
2. Answer the Plate options questions. Please note: Military plates cannot have personalized text
3. Select Military Plate on the Select Plate page
4. Provide the current MD tag number and title number.

Apply by mail

1. Complete the Application for Military Related License Plates form - PDF - 127.22 KB
2. Provide documentation for proof of military service, award, or casualty using one of the following documents:
   1. Discharge papers (Form DD-214)
   2. Medal certification
   3. Military ID
   4. Written proof from National Personnel Records Center or contact the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families ​at: 800-446-4926, ext. 6450​​
   5. Documentation from the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families or Department of Veterans Affairs showing disability percentages if applying for disabled veteran plates​.
3. Include payment for $25.00 tag fee
4. Mail the application, documentation, and payment to
   1. MDOT MVA, Organizational Plates Unit
      6601 Ritchie Highway N.E.
      Glen Burnie, MD 21062​​

Disabled veterans license plates

100% Disabled Veterans 

Disabled veteran license plates are issued in recognition of a resident’s uniformed service-related injuries. If you are a veteran who is rated at 100% disabled, you can receive your license plates free of charge. The license plates are printed in two formats: with or without a wheelchair, the universal symbol for disability.

License plate including the wheelchair symbol for disability and Disabled Veteran text

License plate including Disabled Veteran text, example 1

50-99% Disabled Veterans​

Disabled veterans who have a service-connected disability rating or unemployability rating of 50-99% are issued license plates in recognition of their uniformed service-related injuries. If you are a veteran who is rated at 50-99% disabled, you can receive your license plates free of charge but will still pay the annual registration fees and surcharge. The license plates are printed without the wheelchair, the universal symbol for disability, and have the words "Disabled Veteran" at the bottom.

License plate including Disabled Veteran text, example 2

License plate including Disabled Veteran text, example 3

How to get Disabled Veteran plates

1. Make an appointment online with myMVA.
2. Gather your documents. Make sure to bring your letter on DVMF letterhead showing your disability rating, along with any other required documents. 
3. At your appointment, you will only need to pay applicable fees:
   1. If you are a veteran who is rated at 100% disability or 100% unemployable due to being a disabled veteran, no other fees are required. You are eligible to receive permanent registration. 
   2. If you are a veteran who is rated at 50-99% disabled, you can receive your license plates free of charge but will still pay the annual registration fees and surcharge. 
   3. If you want a vanity, organizational plate or other background plate, you will need to pay those applicable fees (and are not eligible for permanent registration), but registration fees will not be charged. 
4. Depending on the plates, you will receive them and the stickers at your appointment or by mail. 

Other Military & Veteran license plates

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