PS2904-2 (11/2020)
TRANSFER OF DISABILITY PLATES: If the vehicle on which the disability plates are now being used is sold, complete this application if you wish to
transfer the disability plates to another vehicle. It is your responsibility to obtain regular plates for the vehicle on which the disability plates were used. If the
expiration month and year on your disability plates do not agree with the regular plates submitted, the disability plates must be adjusted.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Firefighter / Retired Firefighter (Section I ) plates, an authorization letter from the fire chief is required.
Sections A, D, E, and G must be completed.
Ex-POW plates, Section J must be signed by the Minnesota Commissioner of Veteran Affairs.
If applicant does not have a Disability Parking Certificate for a permanent disability; section O must be completed
Section L must be completed by custodial parent of a minor or legal guardian of a disabled adult.
CONTRIBUTION PLATES
Contribution fees are in addition to any plate fee and are not refundable.
“PROUD TO BE A VETERAN”: A one-time minimum contribution of $30 to benefit the WWII memorial fund is due with initial application. “Proud to be a Veteran”
plate contribution is due only at the time of initial application.
“SUPPORT OUR TROOPS”: The minimum annual contribution is $30. You may make an additional contribution by indicating the total amount in the space
provided on application.
CRITICAL HABITAT PLATES: The minimum annual contribution is $30. You may make an additional contribution by indicating the total amount in the space
provided on application. Indicate your design choice in the space provided on page one.
COLLEGIATE PLATES: The minimum annual contribution for collegiate license plates is $25 per year. You may make an additional contribution by indicating the
total amount in the space provided on application. Indicate your design choice in the space provided on page one. Please check with your institution of choice
regarding participation in the special plate program or dvs.dps.mn.gov.
Plate Contributions are collected at the time of initial application, and each time registration is renewed.
In order to prove eligibility, veteran applicants are required to present a copy of their separation papers (DD - 214 or equivalent) at the time of application.
State law requires that these discharges be certified (bearing a raised impression of a seal or a statement attesting to their authenticity).
“Ex-POW” may have plates for one vehicle and must have certification from the commissioner of veterans’ affairs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERAN PLATES
DATES OF SERVICE AND ELIGIBILITY
WORLD WAR II: Served between DECEMBER 7, 1941 & DECEMBER
31, 1946
KOREA: Served between JUNE 27, 1950 & JANUARY 31, 1955
VIETNAM: Served between JULY 1, 1961 & JUNE 30, 1978
PERSIAN GULF: Served after August 1, 1990 during operation Desert
Storm, Desert Shield or any other military operation in the Persian Gulf.
IRAQ: Honorably discharged recipient of the Iraq Campaign Medal
AFGHANISTAN: Recipient of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM VETERAN (GWOT): Recipient of the
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal. Please note which design is requested
LAOS (Allied Vet): Non-US Military who Served in the Laos War after
July 1, 1961, and before July 1, 1978. Certification required
SILVER STAR / BRONZE STAR
Applicant must provide dd214 or other documentation to show they have
been awarded the Corresponding Service Medal
COMBAT WOUNDED: Awarded the Purple Heart (May still be in active service)
“PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR”: Stationed on the island of Oahu or offshore on
December 7, 1941 “Pearl Harbor Survivor” must have proof of eligibility for
membership in a Pearl Harbor survivor’s organization.
EX-POW: Must be certified by commissioner of veteran affairs.
MEDAL OF HONOR: Awarded the Medal of Honor
WOMAN Veteran: Honorably discharged veteran from any branch of the armed
services (available starting 01/01/2015)
“PROUD TO BE A VETERAN”: Honorably discharged from any branch of the
armed services.
Ready Reserve: Member or retired member of the United States Armed Forces
Ready Reserve
National Guard: Regularly enlisted, commissioned, or retired member of the
Minnesota National Guard
VFW / American Legion / DAV: Applicant provides membership card
KOREAN DEFENSE SERVICE/ ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY:
Applicant must provide DD - 214 or other documentation to show they have
been awarded the Corresponding Service Medal
DISPOSAL OF PLATES: It is the responsibility of the applicant to properly dispose of any valid license plates assigned to the vehicle on which the special
license plates will be displayed when the plates have been received. For your convenience, these plates may be returned to a deputy registrar for recycling.
NOTICE: All data collected on a motor vehicle application is required by law. All disability information is considered private by law.
FEES: When returning this application by mail, the required fees, including filing fee must be included.
If you have further questions, contact the Driver & Vehicle Services Division at (651) 297-3166.
One set of disability license plates is allowed per owner or primary operator; An additional set of disability plates may be allowed by filling out the questionnaire
from the State Council on Disability and attaching it to the application for review. No additional information is needed if the additional plate request is for a
Motorcycle. Disability plates may be issued to a custodial parent or guardian of a permanently physically disabled minor (until age 18) or legal ward as defined in
section 524.5-102(17).
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