Should veterans have to pay extra for veteran, purple heart, retired, or war license plates for their personal vehicles ?

SGT Frank Leonardo — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:30:45 -0400

Some states and counties charge extra for these plates for personal vehicles. I live in Ohio Columbiana county. I have veteran plates for my truck and don't have to pay any extra for these plates just had to show my license, insurance and a copy of my DD214. I know that in some states the plates I have listed above you are charged extra for them. I like the fact that I don't have to pay for these plates. I feel that as long as you did your time got out under a DD214 that says honorable, retired, or medical discharge you should be able to get the plates listed above at no extra charge so you can place them on your personal vehicle with pride like I do. I look forward to hearing feed back from Vets and also Active duty it is your right to show what you did for our country. Thank You Frank J. Leonardo

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2014 5:35 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:35:21 -0400

I personally think they should be granted as earned benefits.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Apr 10 at 2014 6:57 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:57:42 -0400

Frank, Good points.  In many states the specialty license plates serve as a means to generate revenue for organizations that the plates recognize.  Whether its artistic expression, homes for pets, or to honor our veterans in a variety of ways.  I think we should have to pay for the novelty plates; however, it should vary by type of plate.  For example, a purple heart recipient or a 70% or more disabled vet shouldn't pay as much as a standard veteran plate.  Just my 2 cents...

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2014 7:14 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:14:37 -0400

I will saw that in My state Veteran plates do cost extra but the $10 they d charge goes toward the veterans homes in Montana.  It is a good way to "create revenue" for a worth while organization while supporting a very good cause.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Apr 12 at 2014 8:37 AM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 08:37:50 -0400

We should pay what they cost.  I don't see a reason to pay any less.

Response by SPC Joshua Dawson made Jul 30 at 2014 2:10 AM

SPC Joshua Dawson — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:10:44 -0400

I know that in my state the Purple Heart plate does not cost anything, now with that being said I would agree to a small fee if it went towards some sort of veteran benefit program.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 30 at 2014 8:02 PM

PFC Zanie Young — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:02:09 -0400

No. I have disabled veteran plates, which did not require me to pay a cent. That is in Georgia, and I don't even have to pay taxes! As far as veterans you asked about, no again because, like disabled vets, they have served our country, and should get the same treatment. However, they should not be extended to our dependents, they can pay taxes like everyone else.

Response by TSgt Kevin Buccola made Jun 24 at 2015 4:42 PM

TSgt Kevin Buccola — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:42:17 -0400

Depends on your disability percentage if you have to pay for your military plates in Louisiana

Response by SFC James Welch made May 10 at 2018 7:35 PM

SFC James Welch — Thu, 10 May 2018 19:35:30 -0400

I have to pay for DV Plates. It’s not as much as a regular plate.

Response by Cpl Hannah Phelps made Nov 20 at 2019 11:52 PM

Cpl Hannah Phelps — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:52:41 -0500

They charge extra in Oregon. I did my time in the Marine Corps. I’m not paying extra just so everyone else knows I did. I didn’t do it for accolades or appreciation. I did it for my country and my fellow Americans.

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Dec 17 at 2019 4:45 AM

SrA Ronald Moore — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 04:45:49 -0500

We should not have to pay extra, but ti raise money to lower the debt the country try us in A only once evey five year $10,00 cost should be applied

Response by SSG Ron Bogard made Dec 27 at 2019 1:56 PM

SSG Ron Bogard — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:56:33 -0500

Not in my opinion they shouldn't!!

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Dec 28 at 2019 8:16 AM

Cpl Vic Burk — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 08:16:40 -0500

I don't think Veterans should have to but Tennessee makes us pay extra for plates identifying us as Veterans. I don't know if the state keeps the money or they donate it to any Veteran organizations. I have a Marine Veteran sticker on my back windshield that identifies me as a Veteran so I just leave it at that.

Response by Sgt Eugene Knop made Dec 30 at 2019 2:39 PM

Sgt Eugene Knop — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:39:55 -0500

I have one and it did IRK me to have to pay extra. Seems a little thanks for nothing. Politicians take money from you easier then giving it back.

Response by SGT Randall Patsches made Dec 31 at 2019 11:39 AM

SGT Randall Patsches — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:39:27 -0500

I would gladly pay the extra for the plates as the proceds go to Veteran charities and organizations.

Response by LT Rosalee Adams made Jan 1 at 2020 9:00 PM

LT Rosalee Adams — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:00:45 -0500

My plates disabled vet plates were issued to me and are a different color and have no tags
There was no charge for them

Response by CPL Sarah Stilwell made Feb 3 at 2020 1:04 AM

CPL Sarah Stilwell — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:04:17 -0500

I got a "disabled veteran" plate for free from the VA. Underneath it theres a bumper sticker with the words "you should see the other guy"

Response by SPC Robert Bobo made May 5 at 2020 12:23 AM

SPC Robert Bobo — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:23:37 -0400

In my state, you do have to pay a few extra dollars for veteran plates however, what irritates me is when they employ a public facing DMV employee who can't grasp how to read a DD214, this happened to me last year, I have never come across a totally incompetent DMV employee , most display a negative attitude but know the fundamentals of job, in 2019 unemployment rate was under 2% and employers had a terrible time finding qualified entry level people( full employment) and DMV as well as other industries can't keep or hire entry level people at the salary range which in 2019 averaged over 7500 openings in the metro area.

Response by SSgt James Carter made May 8 at 2020 7:15 PM

SSgt James Carter — Fri, 08 May 2020 19:15:55 -0400

Thank God I live in Arkansas, a state that values us. Not only do plates cost us $3 / year, the DMV prints "Veteran" on our DLs.

Response by SSgt Kathleen Clinton made Jul 20 at 2020 5:28 PM

SSgt Kathleen Clinton — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:28:40 -0400

Tennessee disabled veteran plates are free.