Fillable Printable US Military Veteran Registration Plates
Fillable Printable US Military Veteran Registration Plates
US Military Veteran Registration Plates
FACT SHEET
U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plates
PURPOSE:
This fact sheet outlines each U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plate available and the required documentation
needed to qualify for each plate. Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” must be certified by the
County Recorder’s Office located in the County Courthouse. A completed Form MV-150, “Application for U.S.
Military Service Registration Plate,” completed Form MV-150C, “Application for U.S. Military Combat Registration
Plate,” completed Form MV-150PH, “Application for Pearl Harbor Survivor Registration Plate,” or Form MV-150V,
“Application for U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plate.” Military Veteran Registration Plate” is required to be
submitted with appropriate documentation.
REGISTRATION PLATE DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
NOTE: U.S. Military veteran registration plates may be personalized for an additional fee of $100. To check
personalized registration plate availability, visit PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website,
the Online Driver and Vehicle Services heading.
Medal of Honor
This plate has 13 white stars and white lettering on a light blue background. Recipients of the Medal of Honor are
entitled to receive this plate. Requests for this plate must be submitted through the Pennsylvania Military and
Veteran Affairs, Bureau of Veteran Affairs Office, Bldg S-0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003.
Purple Heart – Form MV-150
This plate features the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow with a detailed color image of the
Purple Heart Medal. The word “Pennsylvania” appears across the top and the words "Combat Wounded Veteran"
appears on the bottom of the plate. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers
or Discharge Papers" or one of the following, clearly indicating that a Purple Heart was awarded:
A copy of the general order.
A copy of the Certificate of Award.
A certification of the award from the Veterans’ Administration
.
Ex-Prisoner of War – Form MV-150
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of the
Certification of Imprisonment from the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces or from the Veterans Administration,
or a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," which indicates dates of
imprisonment. Registration Fee - $10 processing fee in lieu of applicable full registration fee.
Pearl Harbor Survivor – Form MV-150PH
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of one of
the following, which indicates the applicant was present at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941:
A copy of the verification made by the U.S. service unit from the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces in
which the applicant served.
For non-military applicants, documentation from the U.S. Civil Service Commission such as an ID card or
other written verification.
NOTE: Members of a Pearl Harbor Survivors Organization may have the organization verify their
qualification in Section D on Form MV-150PH in lieu of a copy of documents above.
December 2014 - over -
www.dmv.state.pa.us and select the Personalized Registration Plate Availability link from the list of services under
World War II – Form MV-150V
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible certified photocopy of
Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” which indicates service any time during the period of Dec.
7, 1941, through Dec. 31, 1946.
Merchant Marine – Form MV-150V
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the service-approved
emblem. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,”
which indicates service as a Merchant Marine anytime during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, or
any of the Gulf Wars, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield.
Korean War Veteran – Form MV-150V
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form
DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," or one of the following, which indicates the applicant served in
Korea any time during the period of June 27, 1950, through Jan. 31, 1955:
A copy of the Korean Service Medal Award.
Statement of Service in Korea during the period of time listed above from the Records Center at Department
of Army, National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132.
Vietnam War Veteran – Form MV-150V
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form
DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” which indicates one of the following medals was awarded for
service in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover:
A copy of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, if applicant served in Vietnam between July 1, 1958 and
July 3, 1965.
A copy of the Vietnam Service Medal, if applicant served in Vietnam between July 3, 1965 and March 28,
1973.
Persian Gulf War Veteran – Form MV-150V
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form
DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," or the following, which indicates service between Aug. 2, 1990
and Nov. 30, 1995, in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations.
A copy of the Southwest Asia Service Medal awarded.
When the applicant is currently on active duty, a statement of service from the applicant’s commanding
officer verifying duty in the Southwest Asia Theater.
Expeditionary Forces – Form MV-150
This plate has red and blue lettering on a white background. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form
DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” which indicates that either a Naval or Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal, a Kosovo Campaign Medal or a Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal was awarded.
Veteran Plate for Motorcycles – Form MV-150V
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow. Applicants must submit a legible
photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” which indicates honorable discharge from the
Armed Forces of the U.S. or a reserve component of the Armed Forces. NOTE: National Guard Reservists will need
to submit Form NG22B.
Operation Iraqi Freedom – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Iraqi Campaign Medal.
Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” which
indicates an Operation Iraqi Freedom Service or an Iraqi Campaign Medal was awarded.
Operation Enduring Freedom – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Afghanistan Campaign
Medal. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,”
which indicates an Operation Enduring Freedom Service or an Afghanistan Campaign Medal was awarded.
Veteran – Form MV-150V
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and a waving American flag.
Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” which
indicates honorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
Korean Defense Service – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Korean Defense Service
Medal. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD215, “Correction to DD214,” indicating Korean
Defense Service Medal was applied for and issued.
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, U.S. Air Force Veteran, U.S. Navy Veteran, U.S.
Army Veteran – Form MV-150V
These plates portray the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the service-approved
emblem. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,”
which indicates honorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
Bronze Star – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Bronze Star Medal.
Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” indicating
the Bronze Star was awarded.
Silver Star – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Silver Star Medal.
Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” indicating
the Silver Star was awarded.
Bronze Star for Valor – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Bronze Star for Valor
Medal. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,”
indicating the Bronze Star for Valor was awarded.
Distinguished Service Cross – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Distinguished Service
Cross Medal. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge
Papers,” indicating the Distinguished Service Cross was awarded.
Distinguished Flying Cross – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Distinguished Flying
Cross Medal. Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge
Papers,” indicating the Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded.
Navy Cross – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Navy Cross Medal.
Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” indicating
the Navy Cross was awarded.
Air Force Cross – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the Air Force Cross Medal.
Applicants must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” indicating
the Air Force Cross was awarded.
Airborne Unit – Form MV-150
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow, and the images of the Jump
Wings and Glider Wings. Applicants must submit documentation that indicates the applicant satisfactorily completed
the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an Airborne Unit and any other military personnel
determined by PennDOT to be appropriately classified as a member of a U.S. Military Airborne Parachutist or Glider
Unit. NOTE: U.S. Military Airborne Units include Parachutist or Glider Units, Glider Troopers, Paratroopers, Air
Assault Troopers, Rangers, U.S. Army Special Forces, USMC Recon, U.S. Navy Seals, U.S. Air Force Special
Operations, Troop Carrier Command, including Glider Pilots and the 160
th
SOAR.
Combat Action Badge – Form MV-150C
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Combat Action Badge.
Applicants must submit documentation from the Service Unit indicating eligibility for the requested Combat Action
Badge registration plate or a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,"
indicating the requested Combat Action Badge was awarded.
Combat Infantryman Badge – Form MV-150C
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Combat Infantryman
Badge. Applicants must submit documentation from the Service Unit indicating eligibility for the requested Combat
Infantryman Badge registration plate or a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge
Papers," indicating the requested Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded.
Combat Action Ribbon – Form MV-150C
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Combat Action Ribbon.
Applicants must submit documentation from the Service Unit indicating eligibility for the requested Combat Action
Ribbon registration plate or a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,"
indicating the requested Combat Action Ribbon was awarded.
Combat Action Medal – Form MV-150C
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Combat Action Medal.
Applicants must submit documentation from the Service Unit indicating eligibility for the requested Combat Action
Medal registration plate or a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," indicating
the requested Combat Action Medal was awarded.
Combat Medical Badge – Form MV-150C
This plate portrays the standard registration plate colors of blue, white and yellow and the Combat Medical Badge.
Applicants must submit documentation from the Service Unit indicating eligibility for the requested Combat Medical
Badge registration plate or a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,"
indicating the requested Combat Medical Badge was awarded.
