Veteran Designation on Iowa Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards

Iowa Department of Transportation, with certification by an Iowa County Veteran Service Office

Veteran designation printed on your license or ID card

You can have a veteran designation printed on your Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID card as proof of military service.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Have the Certificate of Eligibility for Veteran Designation certified by an Iowa County Veteran Service Office first, then take it to any Iowa driver’s license service center.

What you'll need

A copy of your DD214 showing 90 or more days of active duty other than for training and an honorable discharge.

Eligibility

You hold or are applying for an Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID card
You served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 90 or more days, other than for training
You received an honorable discharge

Source

Official source

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