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MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration

License Plates

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The MVA has a variety of ways for uniformed service members, veterans, and their families to celebrate their service and show their pride. Members of all branches of the military can apply for special military plates using their myMVA account or mail the completed application.

Submit an application for a military plate

Apply online

  1. Visit myMVA online services
  2. ​Select Order a New License plate in the Vehicle Services section
  3. Provide the current MD tag number and title number

Apply by mail

  1. Complete the Application for Military Related License Plates form (form #VR-120)[LINK TO FORM]
  2. Provide documentation for proof of military service, award, or casualty using one of the following documents:
    1. Discharge papers (Form DD-214)
    2. Medal certification
    3. Military ID
    4. Written proof from National Personnel Records Center or contact the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families ​at: 800-446-4926, ext. 6450​​
    5. Documentation from the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families or Department of Veterans Affairs showing disability percentages if applying for disabled veteran plates​.
  3. Include payment for $25.00 tag fee
  4. Mail the application, documentation, and payment to
    1. MDOT MVA, Organizational Plates Unit
      6601 Ritchie Highway N.E.
      Glen Burnie, MD 21062​​

Disabled veterans license plates

100% Disabled Veterans 

Disabled veteran license plates are issued in recognition of a resident’s uniformed service-related injuries. If you are a veteran who is rated at 100% disabled, you can receive your license plates free of charge. The license plates are printed in two formats: with or without a wheelchair, the universal symbol for disability.

License plate including the wheelchair symbol for disability and Disabled Veteran text

White license plate black Maryland text, black wheelchair symbol 36DV41 plate number, patriotic red, white, blue stars and stripes, red Disabled Veteran text

License plate including Disabled Veteran text, example 1

White license plate black Maryland text, black plate number DV30405, patriotic red, white, blue stars and stripes, red Disabled Veteran text

50-99% Disabled Veterans​

Disabled veterans who have a service-connected disability rating or unemployability rating of 50-99% are issued license plates in recognition of their uniformed service-related injuries. If you are a veteran who is rated at 50-99% disabled, you can receive your license plates free of charge but will still pay the annual registration fees and surcharge. The license plates are printed without the wheelchair, the universal symbol for disability, and have the words "Disabled Veteran" at the bottom.

License plate including Disabled Veteran text, example 2

White license plate black Maryland text, black SC00000 plate number, patriotic red, white, blue stars and stripes, red Disabled Veteran text

License plate including Disabled Veteran text, example 3

White license plate black Maryland text, black plate number 0000SC, patriotic red, white, blue stars and stripes, red Disabled Veteran text

Other Military & Veteran license plates

See all other Military & Veteran license plates