Veteran emblems

Any veteran with honorable military service may get an emblem which displays the message “U.S. Veteran” in bold letters. This emblem is displayed on the bottom of the license plate between the bolt holes, as shown in the the example.

The following veteran emblems are available:

• Afghanistan Campaign Medal
• American Campaign Medal WWII
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
• Armed Forces Services Medal
• Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal WWII
• European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal WWII
• Iraq Campaign Medal
• Korean Defense Medal
• Korean Service Medal
• Kosovo Campaign Medal
• Merchant Marines Atlantic War Zone Medal
• Merchant Marines Middle East War Zone Medal
• Merchant Marines Pacific War Zone Medal
• National Defense Medal
• Southwest Asia Service Medal
• U.S. Flag Decal
• U.S. Veteran Decal
• Vietnam Service Medal
• War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• War on Terrorism Service Medal
• World War I Victory Medal

How to apply

To apply for a veteran’s remembrance emblem:

1. Complete a Veteran Emblem Application form.
2. Sign the application to certify your eligibility.
   • If you apply for an emblem at a licensing office, sign the form in front of a licensing service representative.
   • If you apply by mail, you must have your signature notarized.
3. Provide proof you are eligible to receive the emblem.
   • If you are a veteran, show us a copy of your DD214 discharge papers.
   • If you are on active military duty, show us a copy of your orders awarding a campaign ribbon.
4. Take your application and proof of eligibility plus the $10 fee to a vehicle licensing office.
5. OR
6. Mail them to:
   County 40
   Department of Licensing
   PO Box 9909
   Olympia, WA 98507-8500

How to renew

You are not required to renew your veteran’s remembrance emblem. However, you must renew your vehicle license registration unless your vehicle has plates that are exempt from renewal.