Vehicle/DMV Benefits for Veterans in North Carolina
2 Vehicle/DMV benefits for veterans in North Carolina.
Disabled Veteran License Plate
The NC Division of Motor Vehicles issues a Disabled Veteran (DV) license plate at no plate fee and no annual registration fee to qualifying 100% disabled veterans, among more than 30 military and veteran specialty plates offered.
Eligibility: Veterans with a combined 100% service-connected disability rating (or individual unemployability paid at the 100% rate); partially disabled veterans qualify for a Partially Disabled Veteran plate at no extra cost over a standard plate.
Estimated value: Waived plate and annual registration fees for qualifying disabled veterans
How to apply: Complete Form MVR-33A, have a NC DMVA veterans service officer certify eligibility, and submit with your DD-214 and VA rating letter to the DMV.
Veteran Designation on Driver License or ID Card
North Carolina veterans can add a 'VETERAN' designation to their driver license or state ID card as convenient proof of prior military service for discounts and identification.
Eligibility: Veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces who can present a DD-214 discharge form.
Estimated value: Free at renewal; $10 for a duplicate license if added at another time
How to apply: Bring your DD-214 to a NC driver license office and request the veteran designation at your next renewal or as a duplicate.