No, however, the DMV may apply renewal or replacement fees when applicable.

No, however, the DMV may charge applicable renewal or replacement fees.

No, the veteran designation should permanently remain on a person’s driver license or identification (DL/ID) card. Renewals do not require another verification form. If a person renews by mail or Internet there will not be a question that asks them if they want the veteran designation, but the new DL/ID card will be produced with the designation if it was on his or her prior DL/ID card. If a person renews in a DMV field office, the person will have to mark on the DL/ID application that they want to retain the veteran designation.

You will not need to provide another verification form, because your Veteran status will already be on your DMV record.

The Veteran designation can be removed from your DL/ID card in a DMV field office by completing Driver License or Identification Card Application (DL 44) or Commercial Driver License Application (DL 44C) and indicating that you would like the Veteran designation removed. A person can request to remove the veteran designation from his or her DL/ID in a DMV field office. The application for a DL/ID has a box a person can mark requesting the designation to be removed. The fee to remove the veteran designation, depends on what type of DL/ID the person has. A replacement or renewal fee for the type of DL/ID would apply.

1. The veteran status verification form can be obtained by mail by calling your local CVSO at (661) 868-7300, or in person at the County Veterans Service Office, located at 1120 Golder State Ave, Bakersfield CA 93301. Verification of honorable service will be verified at that time.

2. Visit any DMV field office that processes DL/ID cards. To find locations, check the DMV website or call 800-777-0133.

3. Once at the office:
   1. Complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application (DL 44) or Commercial Driver License Application (DL 44C) form. Indicate on the application form that you wish to have the Veteran designation printed on the DL/ID card.
   2. Give the DMV clerk the following:
      • the completed application
      • the verification form
      • any application fees (The veterans designation does require an additional $5 fee.)

The Kern County CVSO is located at:

Kern County Veterans Service Department
1120 Golden State Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-7300

For other California CVSOs, visit Cal Vet Locations or call 1-844-SERV-VETS (844-737-8838).

The Veteran will need to present their Form DD-214, and a photo ID (such as current driver license, current passport, VA Healthcare System Enrollment Card, etc.).

To obtain your Form DD-214, submit your request via the National Archives and Records Administration webpage or call 314-801-0800. You may also visit your CVSO.

The face of the DL/ID card will have the word "Veteran" to indicate a person served in the US Armed Forces.

No, DMV will not share your personal information outside of entities already identified in state law.

Yes, a Veteran can get a veteran designation on either a CA ID card or a CA Drivers license.

No, a Veteran must submit a verification form from his or her CVSO to get a Veteran designation on a DL/ID.

No, the CA driver license/CA ID card is issued by the DMV, in addition to any renewal/replacement fees. The Veterans ID Card is issued by Veterans Service Department and is free. More information on the Veterans ID Card is available in the above section.

However, both cards serve a similar purpose in that they provide proof of honorable service in the United States military so that a veteran no longer has to carry a copy of military discharge papers to receive certain benefits such as veterans discounts at local businesses.

After discussions with CalVet and the California Association of CVSOs, DMV decided to use the federal definition of a Veteran: A person who has served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States and received an other than dishonorable discharge, or, who served in a Guard or Reserve component and was mobilized for Federal Active Duty.

No. For evidence of military service, a current service member can show a valid military identification card.

No, only a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States and received an other than dishonorable discharge, or, who served in a Guard or Reserve component and was mobilized for Federal Active Duty can obtain a DL/ID card with a Veteran designation.

Yes, applicants under the age of 17 cannot obtain a DL/ID card with a Veteran designation. DMV also cannot issue a DL/ID card with a Veteran designation for an applicant who does not present an acceptable Veteran verification form completed by a a CVSO.