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:
- Complete a Veteran Emblem Application form.
- Sign the application to certify your eligibility.
- If you apply 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.
- Provide proof you’re eligible to receive the emblem.
- If you’re a veteran, show us a copy of your DD214 discharge papers.
- If you’re on active military duty, show us a copy of your orders awarding a campaign ribbon.
- Submit your application, proof of eligibility, and the $10 fee:
- In person at a vehicle licensing office. (An additional service fee may apply.)
- or
- By mail:
Refunds and Title Services
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9909
Olympia, WA 98507-8500
How to renew
You aren’t 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.
