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State of Maine Department of Veterans Affairs

Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System

The Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System consists of three cemeteries. One of which is located in Caribou and two located in Augusta. Currently the system is undergoing the design process for development of a cemetery in Springvale.

By law, the State of Maine holds title to all grave lots. The State will, without charge, open and close the grave and furnish perpetual care. Military rank or civilian stature will not be given consideration in selection or size of individual graves. Consequently, all graves will be equal in size and type. Selection of the lot will be made by the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery System office in the order that burial requests occur. Eligible dependents will be buried adjacent to the plot of the buried veteran.

Contact Information:

David Richmond, Superintendent

Glenda Knowlan, Office Manager

Telephone: 207-287-3481

Email: mvmcs@maine.gov

Pre-Registration Eligibility Application

Flower Policy

Hours of Operation

Cemetery Brochure

VA National Cemetery Grave Locator

Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits

This program is administered by the Bureau of Maine Veterans Services. Qualifying dependents are eligible for tuition waiver benefits as defined in Title 37B, Chapter 7, Section 505(2) of the State of Maine Statutes. Dependents under this program must attend a State of Maine state-supported postsecondary vocational school or institution of collegiate grade. Details pertaining to program requirements, information and application may be obtained by clicking on the links below:

VDEB Brochure

VDEB Application

Motor Vehicle Related Benefits and Services

The following motor vehicle plates are available through the Division of Motor Vehicles for Maine veterans:

Veteran Plate

Congressional Medal of Honor

Disabled Veteran Plate

Disabled Veteran Motorcycle Plate

Former POW Plate

Pearl Harbor Survivor Plate

Purple Heart Plate

Sample pictures to include information on criteria and fee/exemptions may be viewed by clicking the following link: sample veteran plates

Decals for certain mlitary awards and for all five branches of the service are not available for use with the veterans' license plate. Detailed information on the decal program may be obtained by by clicking the following link: Decals

Military Discharge Requests

Copies of military discharges (DD214 form or equivalent) are required as proof of service when applying for benefits offered through state and federal agencies as well as local municipalities. Below is a list of resources for accessing copies of military discharges.

1. If you are a veteran whose home of record at time of entry into the service was the State of Maine then the Bureau of Veterans' Services may have a copy of your DD214 (or equivalent) on file. Applications are available on line, however your computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to open the form. A free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader may be obtained by clicking Adobe Acrobat Reader. Once you are ready to download the form, click the following link for the application. The completed application will need to be mailed to our Bureau for processing. Requests generally are responded to within two business days of receipt.

2. If you entered from another state then you should visit the website of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs for a listing of state directors by clicking NASDVA.

3. The National Archives and Records Administration may also be able to assist in providing you with a copy from the National Personnel Records Center. Visit their website by clicking NARA and follow the instructions for completing a request.

Property Tax Exemption Brochure

Recreational Licenses and Privileges

Complimentary Military Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing Licenses

License Provisions for Members of the Military

Disabled Veterans Access to State Parks

Veterans Small Business Loans

The Finance Authority of Maine has a Veterans Small Business Loan Program whereby eligible resident veterans may obtain business loans from local lending institutions, which may be guaranteed up to a certain percentage (based on the amount of the loan) by the State of Maine.

The Authority does not make direct loans.

Veterans interested in applying for htis program must provide the Finance Authority of Maine with a copy of their DD214 (military discharge document). Information on this program may be obtained by contacting the Finance Authority of Maine as follows:

FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE

PO BOX 949

AUGUSTA, ME 04330

Tel.: 207-623-3263

Website address: http://www.famemaine.com/

Assistance in obtaining copies of DD214s may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Maine Veterans Services at 207-626-4464 or by clicking on the following link to download and application to complete and mailing it to the address shown on the form: DD214 application

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Veterans receiving VA benefits may select any program that is approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs leading to a degree offered at Napa Valley College. Check with the NVC Certifying Official if your program is approved by the VA. Only one program may be pursued under certification for benefits. If the veteran decides to major in two programs at the same time, only one will be certified. Veterans may receive VA benefits for a second degree and for courses taken after completion of a first degree.Veterans may change a program of study and continue to receive benefits if the new program is approved by VA.

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