Special License Plates
Available For Veterans
In 2005, the Arkansas Legislature passed legislation that allows veterans to purchase special license plates for vehicles at a cost of $3.75.
This legislation went into effect in April 2006 and was sent to all revenue offices in the state. The eligibility requirements for the special military license plates are as follows:
Veterans who served during World War II, Dec. 7, 1941, to Dec. 31, 1946; Korean War, June 27, 1950, to Jan. 31, 1955; Vietnam War, July 1, 1958 to May 7, 1975; and the Persian Gulf War, Aug. 2, 1990, to Nov. 30, 1995.
The veteran must present a copy of his or her DD214 to the revenue office at the time of renewal. If the license plate has already been renewed for this year, a refund may be obtained by presenting the 2008 plate, vehicle registration and DD214 to the local revenue office.
The special license plate will be presented to the veteran for $1.25 and a refund for the price difference will be mailed to the veteran from the state auditor. The plates may also be reissued to the surviving spouse of a deceased war veteran to whom the plate was issued at the regular fee for the vehicle.
In order to obtain a refund for license plates purchased since April 2006, call the Claims Commission at 501-682-1619.
The Office of Motor Vehicles in Little Rock is researching this legislation to determine whether it pertains to reservists and National Guard members who served during these campaign periods.
A copy of a lost DD214 may be obtained by emailing the Office of Veteran Records at http://vetrecs.archives.gov.