HARRISBURG, March 4, 2014 — Pennsylvanians who have served in the armed forces can now apply for a driver license designation identifying them as veterans, state Sen. Judy Schwank announced today.
“Fortunately, veterans are eligible for numerous discounts, benefits and services because of their service,” Schwank said. “This special driver’s license should serve as all the identification they need to prove their eligibility.”
Under legislation passed in 2012 by the General Assembly, Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation worked with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to come up with procedures and requirements to issue special “V” designation licenses.
Qualified applicants for a Veterans Designation on their driver’s license or identification card include those who have received a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty/DD214 or equivalent for service in the United States armed forces, including a reserve component or the National Guard, who were discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.
Once the Veterans Designation has been added to a license or ID, it will automatically appear each time the license or ID is renewed.
The licenses are now available at all the PennDOT service centers and online at http://www.dmv.state.pa.us (click the American flag logo that says “Veterans Designation” at the bottom of the page).
For veterans who are renewing their license, the “V” designation is free with the cost of renewal. Veterans who want to change their valid license to a Veterans Designation license before renewal will be required to pay the duplicate license fee.