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Disabled Veteran License Plates Check List

A qualified disabled veteran may obtain special Disabled Veteran license plates for no fee for one vehicle currently registered to, the disabled veteran. The requirements for getting the plates are:

The current California Registration Card for the vehicle in the disabled veteran's name.

A completed Disabled Veteran Certification (REG 256A).

Proof of eligibilty. This must be a letter or photocopy from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs or the military service that discharged the veteran.

The license plates currently on the vehicle.