Military / Veteran Plates

Military Plates and Veteran Plates

Any vehicle (excluding trailers) owned or leased by a Veteran with a GVWR up to 12,000 lbs
A DD 214 showing “honorable discharge” must be furnished to the DMV for issuance
Passenger Vehicles - Renewed every two years - Renewal month is based on the first letter of a registered owner's last name, or the first letter of the name of the company to which the vehicle is registered
Trucks - Renewed annually in March
Upon the death of the Veteran, the plates may be transferred to the spouse only, unless the spouse remarries.
RIGL 31-3-53

Any motorcycle, scooter or moped owned by a veteran
A DD 214 showing “honorable discharge” must be furnished to the DMV for issuance
Renewed every two years in June
Upon the death of the Veteran, the plates may be transferred to the spouse only, unless the spouse remarries.
RIGL 31-3-53

Available to any Veteran with 100% service-connected disability on vehicles with a GVWR of 12,000 lbs or less
Only one set per eligible veteran is allowed per RIGL 31-6-8
There is no charge for the plates or registration for this plate type
Executive Certification by the Department of Veterans Affairs RI Regional Office
This form is the only one we are allowed to accept and is only available at:

RI Dept of Veterans Affairs

380 Westminster St

Providence, RI 02903

Click here to view a sample of the certification letter.

Renewed every two years in December
Upon the death of the Veteran, the plates may be transferred to the spouse only, unless the spouse remarries.
RIGL 31-6-8

Available to former Prisoners of War of WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict on vehicles with a GVWR of 12,000 lbs or less
Only one set per eligible veteran is allowed per RIGL 31-3-46
There is no charge for the plates or registration for this plate type.
A DD 214 showing former prisoner of war must be furnished to the DMV for issuance
Renewed every two years in August
Upon the death of the Veteran, the plates may be transferred to the spouse only, unless the spouse remarries.
RIGL 31-3-46

Available to combat wounded veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal for vehicles with a GVWR of 12,000 lbs or less
Two sets per eligible veteran are allowed per RIGL 31-3-48 (2022)
There is no charge for the plates or registration for this plate type
A DD 214 showing award of purple heart medal must be furnished to the DMV for issuance
Passenger Vehicles - Renewed every two years - Renewal month is based on the first letter of a registered owner's last name, or the first letter of the name of the company to which the vehicle is registered
Trucks - Renewed annually in March
Upon the death of the Veteran, the plates may be transferred to the spouse only, unless the spouse remarries.
RIGL 31-3-48

Available to active and retired members of the Rhode Island Army and Air National Guard on vehicles with a GVWR of 12,000 lbs or less
A letter from the Adjutant General authorizing issuance of plates must be furnished to the DMV before receiving plates
Passenger Vehicles - Renewed every two years - Renewal month is based on the first letter of a registered owner’s last name, or the first letter of the name of the company to which the vehicle is registered
Trucks - Renewed annually in March
There is a service charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) and a transfer charge of five dollars ($5.00) for the plate, along with the $2.50 technology surcharge.
RIGL 31-3-62

Available to anyone eligible to receive a “Gold Star Lapel Button” as defined by the United States Government on vehicles with a GVWR of 12,000 lbs or less
Only one set is allowed per family member per RIGL 31-3-111
A certification letter from the Rhode Island Office of Veteran’s Services is required
Passenger Vehicles - Renewed every two years - Renewal month is based on the first letter of a registered owner’s last name, or the first letter of the name of the company to which the vehicle is registered
Trucks - Renewed annually in March
RIGL 31-3-111

Available for recipients of the Bronze Star Medal
Only one set per eligible Veteran is allowed per RIGL 31-3-48.2
Registration fees apply and $5.00 transfer fee
A DD 214 showing award of Bronze Star Medal must be furnished to the DMV for issuance
Passenger Vehicles - Renewed every two years - Renewal month is based on the first letter of a registered owner’s last name, or the first letter of the name of the company to which the vehicle is registered
Trucks - Renewed annually in March
Upon the death of the Veteran, the plates may be transferred to the spouse only, unless the spouse remarries
RIGL 31-3-48.2