Was wondering if all Texas Veterans knew they could have "Veteran" placed on their driver's license for free?

2015-07-15T14:32:22-04:00

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 15 at 2015 2:33 PM

2015-07-15T14:33:39-04:00

I heard that about Texas. The same is true here in Arizona!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-07-15T14:35:09-04:00

Several states now perform that service. I have it on my Iowa license.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 2:39 PM

2015-07-15T14:39:11-04:00

Michigan does this too.

Response by CPL(P) Bret Farritor made Jul 15 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-07-15T14:42:08-04:00

A move many states have taken primarily Post 9/11. The Federal requirements to 'beef up' State issued IDs, i.e., 'Enhanced Licenses' and a move many like New York have taken in incorporating Hunting, Fishing Licenses, Organ Donor etc. on those IDs have given Veterans and Retirees another 'Verified' form of State issued ID.

This is the genesis of the current HR which was sent to the Senate for ALL Veterans to obtain a VA Issued ID Card not simply those enrolled within the VHA.

Great way to verify Title 38 Service and I hope all 50 States, DC and the 5 Territories incorporate into their IDs.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 2:50 PM

2015-07-15T14:50:48-04:00

Most states do something along that lines. It is a very nice concept. My county with in my state has actually started issuing out Veteran ID cards as well. I believe a lot of areas have started doing this. This is even nicer and I feel that it should be adopted nation wide as it eliminates most encounters with the need to carry the old DD-214. Making it easier for us to protect our personal information.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 3:04 PM

2015-07-15T15:04:57-04:00

I actually recently found out Ohio does this. Got a little "Armed Forces" stamp on my driver's license now, right beside my organ donor one. I honestly had no idea anyone else did it, but not surprised either. I think it's a great idea as well.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 15 at 2015 3:29 PM

2015-07-15T15:29:34-04:00

You can do this in MA too.

Response by PO1 David Crawfoot made May 4 at 2016 6:29 AM

2016-05-04T06:29:31-04:00

OK, Cool lots of states do it, can someone post process procedures or some form of how to please?

Response by SMSgt Tracy Flax made May 4 at 2016 9:38 AM

2016-05-04T09:38:05-04:00

Any veteran can have "Veteran" placed on their driver's license in Texas as long as they bring in a copy of their DD-214. If you are due for renewal the cost of the license is dependent of the percentage of VA disability awarded.

Response by SGT Ronald Audas made May 5 at 2016 4:02 PM

2016-05-05T16:02:21-04:00

Good to know ! I keep my VA card in the same wallet slot as my license.Twice this year I have pulled out my VA card along with my drivers license.Got warning tickets both times. Coincidence ? Who knows !