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Disabled Veteran
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POW
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Gold Star
Historic Motorcycles
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.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Air Force Plate |  |
| Army Plate |  |
| Coast Guard Plate |  |
| Marine Plate |  |
| Navy Plate |  |
| Fee | Veterans will pay the registration fee and an initial $10 special plate fee. |
| Apply |
Apply with a Veteran and Active Duty Military Member License Plate and Affidavit |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-154 |
Active Duty
Any resident 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 currently serving on active duty in the armed forces of the U.S. 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.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Air Force Plate |  |
| Army Plate |  |
| Coast Guard Plate |  |
| Marine Plate |  |
| Navy Plate |  |
| Fee | Applicants will pay the regular plate fee and an initial $10 special plate fee. |
| Apply |
Apply with a Veteran and Active Duty Military Member License Plate and Affidavit |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-154 |
Specialty Military Motorcycle Plates
Air Force Cross
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses an active South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Air Force Cross Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Air Force Cross Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Bronze Star
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Bronze Star Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Bronze Star Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Bronze Star with Valor
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Bronze Star with Valor Service Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Bronze Star with Valor Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Distinguished Flying Cross
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000) |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Distinguished Service Cross Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000) |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Disabled Veteran
Before a person can receive a disabled veteran plate, they must be an owner of a motor vehicle or motorcycle and a resident veteran who is either:
- A recipient of a Veterans Administration K Award; or
- A recipient of an automobile under Public Law 187; or
- A recipient of a statutory benefit for loss or loss of use of one or more extremities; or
- A recipient of a veteran's allotment for total disability which is a service-connected injury.
In addition, the injury must have been incurred in active duty during a time of war or while participating in a military mission involving armed conflict. Disabled Veteran plates are available for passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Disabled Veteran plates will be issued from the division upon verification of Disabled Veteran status through the Veteran's Administration in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. If the applicant does not qualify for Disabled Veteran status, the $10 fee will be refunded.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Disabled Veteran Plate |  |
| Fee | $10 will be charged annually for the Disabled Veteran plate, no registration fee is charged. A $7.50 mailing fee is also assessed. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000) |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-157, and 32-5-160 |
Navy Cross
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Navy Cross Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Navy Cross Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
POW
Any resident of South Dakota who was a prisoner of war (POW) while serving in the United States Armed Forces is eligible for special motor vehicle license plates. POW plates will be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles upon verification of POW status through the Veteran's Administration in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. If the applicant dies the plates must be surrendered to the county treasurer's office of the applicants residence.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| POW Plate |  |
| Fee | $10 will be charged annually for the POW plate, no registration fee is charged. A $7.50 mailing fee is also assessed. |
| Apply |
Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-157, and 32-5-160 |
Purple Heart
Any resident veteran owner of a motor vehicle or motorcycle who has received the Purple Heart medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue and Regulation for special motor vehicle license plates. The applicant must submit a copy of DD Form 214, discharge papers, verifying eligibility. If the applicant dies, the plate must be surrendered to the local county treasurer's office.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Purple Heart Plate |  |
| Fee | $10 will be charged annually for the Purple Heart plate, no registration fee is charged. A $7.50 mailing fee is also assessed. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-157, and 32-5-160 |
Silver Star
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Silver Star Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Silver Star Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, the applicant is charged the cost of registering the vehicle, in addition to the price of the $10 special plates. $7.50 is also assessed for the cost to mail your plates. Upon renewal, there are no additional costs above the registration of the plates. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for South Dakota Military License Plates (MV-4000). |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Gold Star
A resident owner of a motor vehicle who is a parent, a spouse, a sibling, or a child of a member of the US Armed Forces who died while in service to this country or who died as a result of the service. If the applicant dies, the plates may be retained by the plate owner's family, but may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration date of the plates or stickers.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Gold Star Plate |  |
| Fee | Upon initial application, applicant pays the registration fee, plus a $10 special license plate fee; annually only the the registration fee is assessed. A $7.50 mailing fee is also assessed. |
| Apply | Applicant must complete a South Dakota Military License Plates Application (MV-4000) and submit for verification purposes a copy of the Department of Defense Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300) or death notice, or verification from the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs that the service member's death was service-related. |
| Applicable Law | 32-5-155, 32-5-156, and 32-5-157 |
Historic Motorcycles
Any resident who owns a motorcycle which is more than 30 years old may apply for "historic motorcycle" license plates which are permanent for the life of the motorcycle. Vehicles displaying historic plates can only be used for special occasions such as displays, parades, exhibitions, tours and similar uses, and may be driven to service stations or garages for fuel and repairs. It may not be used for general transportation purpose unless it displays regular number plates issued by the county treasurer.
| Motorcycle Plate | |
|---|---|
| Historic License Plate |  |
| Fee | A fee of $10 shall be assessed. |
| Apply | Complete an Application for Special License Plates (MV-101). |
| Applicable Law | SDCL 32-5-77.2 |