Laws and Benefits for Veterans and Military Drivers in Nevada
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The State of Nevada offers a number of benefits and privileges to those Americans who have either served in a branch of the armed forces in the past or are currently serving in the military.
Exemption from licensing and registration taxes and fees
Nevada has many tax credits for veterans, with veterans eligible for full or partial tax relief depending on their date of service. To qualify, veterans must submit Form DD-214 or termination papers to the local office of the county assessor to determine the exemption. Disabled veterans are granted a partial exemption based on the degree of their disability. Instead, any freed dollars may be used to support Nevada veterans' homes, or may be given to the veteran's spouse at marriage confirmation.
It is important to note that these registration tax credits do not reduce your sales tax liability when you purchase vehicles or renew your registration. Find out more about the various benefits available to veterans here.
Veteran driver's license badge
Honorable discharge veterans may have a veteran title on their license. You may obtain this designation by submitting proof of your honorable discharge to any local DMV office along with a copy of your DD-214 from archives.gov or any other proof of your honorable discharge.
If you obtain a designation outside of the standard renewal period, there is a $9.25 fee for a non-commercial license or ID, or $13.25 for a commercial license. If you request an appointment through the standard renewal process, there is no additional charge. The renewal submission can also be completed by sending a copy of the honorable discharge document to the Nevada DMV.
Military badges
Any veteran or his or her spouse, parent, or child may purchase a veteran license plate after signing a qualifying form here.
Available military plate designs:
- Air Force
- army
- Army Airborne
- Marines
- Navy
- Naval forces
- Air National Guard
- Army National Guard
- veteran woman
- Congressional Medal of Honor
- Former prisoner of war
- Fallen military
- Golden Star
- Pearl Harbor Survivor
- Purple Heart
- National Guard (active)
The initial cost of a standard Veteran license plate is $61 plus a $0.50 prison industry fee per license plate. The annual renewal fee is $30. Personalized versions are also available for $97 per plate with the same Prison Industry fee of $0.50 per plate with a $50 annual renewal. However, the $25 down payment and $20 ongoing contribution are used to support the program's work with veterans and their families.
Veterans can also receive decals for their plates for the following unit logos: Airborne, Navy, and Air Force and Army decals for use on National Guard plates. Motorcycle plates for army airborne troops and navies must be ordered on an individual order. Proof of service on Form DD-214 or your service record and a Veteran License Plate Application must be completed in order to receive a Veteran License Plate.
Extension of driving license
Active duty military personnel or members of the U.S. government, or their spouses or dependents, may request an extension by mail, subject to the following conditions:
Your legal state of residence is Nevada.
You have an out-of-state mailing address.
Your license or driver's license is not suspended, revoked, revoked, or denied in any state.
Your license is not a commercial driver's license.
Your license is current or has expired in less than two (2) years.
You will need to complete Form DMC 204, Nevada Driver's License Application by Mail, and attach your most recent Leave and Income Statement (LES), check, money order or credit card authorization, and Change of Address Form DMV 22. (if needed). Once these items are accepted, DMV will mail you a new license if they have a current photo on file.
Those who have recently been discharged from the military or in the reserve are subject to the same requirements as everyone else in Nevada regarding applying for and renewing their driver's license. Persons who are not permanent residents of Nevada but are currently in Nevada as military personnel are subject to the same conditions as non-military Nevada persons.
Active or veteran service members who wish to learn more about laws and benefits for veterans and military drivers in Nevada can visit the State Automobile Department website here. You can also get more information about the Nevada Veterans Safe Driving Initiative, which includes information such as medically necessary driving, motorcycle safety, and the importance of child seats here.
