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Veterans and active duty military owners of a motor vehicle who possess an active South Dakota driver license or South Dakota ID card may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. Get started by completing an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates
Military Plate Fees
Upon initial application, the registration fee is charged in addition to a $10 fee. A $7.50 mailing fee is also assessed. Upon renewal of the plates, the applicant pays the registration fee but is not assessed an additional fee for the plates. This is true for all plates unless otherwise noted. Applicants for medal related license plates will also need to provide a copy of their DD214 form, copy of certificate awarded upon presentation of medal, or other official documentation that substantiates eligibility.
Military Plates - Veterans
Veteran / Women Veteran
Any resident veteran owner of a motor vehicle, who possesses an active South Dakota driver’s license or SD ID card and is an honorably discharged veteran having served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States may apply. Applicants will choose the emblem and the indicator below the emblem. If no indicator is chosen the branch of service will be printed below the emblem.
| Vehicle Plate | Woman Veteran Vehicle Plate | Motorcycle Plate | |
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| Army Plates |  |
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| Coast Guard Plates |  |
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| Marine Plates |  |
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| Navy Plates |  |
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| Fee | Veterans will pay the cost of registering the vehicle and an initial $10 for the special plates. | Veterans will pay the cost of registering the vehicle and an initial $10 for the special plates. | Veterans will pay the cost of registering the vehicle and an initial $10 for the special plates. |
| Apply | Complete a South Dakota Application for Veteran and Active Duty Military License Plates and Affidavit. | Complete a South Dakota Application for Veteran and Active Duty Military License Plates and Affidavit. | Complete a South Dakota Application for Veteran and Active Duty Military License Plates and Affidavit. |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-154 | SDCL 32-5-154 | SDCL 32-5-154 |
Military Plates - Veteran Indian Tribal
Any resident veteran owner of a motor vehicle, who has a valid SD driver’s license or SD ID card and who signs an affidavit attesting that he/she is an honorably discharged veteran having served on active duty in the armed forces of the U.S. You do not have to be a tribal member.
| Vehicle Plate | |
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| Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe |  |
| Crow Creek Sioux Tribe |  |
| Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe |  |
| Lower Brule Sioux Tribe |  |
| Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe |  |
| Rosebud Sioux Tribe |  |
| Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe |  |
| Standing Rock Sioux Tribe |  |
| Yankton Sioux Tribe | |
| Fee | The initial fee for the Veteran Indian Tribal plates is $10. A $7.50 mailing fee is also assessed. |
| Apply | Complete a South Dakota Application for Veteran and Active Duty Military License Plates and Affidavit. |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-154 |
Military Plates - Active Duty
Available to a resident owner of a motor vehicle, who has a valid SD driver’s license or SD ID card and who sign an affidavit attesting that he/she is currently service on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Applicants will choose the emblem and the indicator below the emblem. If no indicator is chosen, the branch of service will be printed below the emblem.
If the SD driver’s license or SD ID card is expired, a copy of his/her active duty paperwork providing dates and location for their active duty station must be provided.
| Vehicle Plate | Motorcycle Plate | |
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| Air Force Plates |  |
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| Army Plates |  |
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| Coast Guard Plates |  |
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| Marine Plates |  |
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| Navy Plates |  |
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| Fee | Applicants will pay the regular plate fee and an initial $10 special plate fee. | Applicants will pay the regular plate fee and an initial $10 special plate fee. |
| Apply | Complete a South Dakota Application for Veteran and Active Duty Military License Plates and Affidavit. | Complete a South Dakota Application for Veteran and Active Duty Military License Plates and Affidavit. |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-154 | SDCL 32-5-154 |
Other Specialty Military Plates
Other specialty military plates, such as Air Force Cross, Bronze Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Disabled Veteran, Medal of Honor, National Guard, Navy Cross, Pearl Harbor Survivor, POW, Purple Heart, Silver Star and Gold Star are also available.