Special Plates
Available Plates & Placards
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List of all plates, with graphics (1.02MB) |
All of these plates can be used on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate and trucks registered for less than 26,001 lbs. (excluding vehicles registered under IRP).
Both "Truck" and "Auto" plates are available for all of these types of special plates except the Building Bright Futures plate. The Building Bright Futures plate is available as an "Auto" plate only, but this plate can be put on a truck that meets the above requirements and is registered as a truck.
Ex-POW Plate
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Additional Fee: None
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Application must be accompanied by written certification of eligibility from U.S. Veteran's Administration
Application: VT Veteran's Recognition Plate Application (
38.65KB)
Former prisoners of war, Pearl Harbor veterans and Purple Heart veterans may complete an application for special number plates for use only on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate. The application must be accompanied by certification of the applicant's status as a former prisoner of war (P.O.W.), Pearl Harbor veteran or Purple Heart veteran. This certification must be completed by the Veterans' Administration or state veterans' affairs office, respectively. The prisoner of war (P.O.W.), Pearl Harbor or Purple Heart plates are not subject to any special plate fees.
Purple Heart Plate
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Additional Fee: None
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Application must be accompanied by copy of Discharge Record, DD-214, or other document indicating eligibility which bears the stamp and certification of the State of Vermont Office of Veterans' Affairs.
Application: VT Veteran's Recognition Plate Application ( 38.65KB)
Former prisoners of war, Pearl Harbor veterans and Purple Heart veterans may complete an application for special number plates for use only on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate. The application must be accompanied by certification of the applicant's status as a former prisoner of war (P.O.W.), Pearl Harbor veteran or Purple Heart veteran. This certification must be completed by the Veterans' Administration or state veterans' affairs office, respectively. The prisoner of war (P.O.W.), Pearl Harbor or Purple Heart plates are not subject to any special plate fees.
U.S. Veteran (car/truck/motorcycle) Plate
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Additional Fee: None
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Application must be accompanied by written certification of eligibility from Vermont Office of Veterans' Affairs.
Application: U.S. Veteran's Plate Application ( 90.36KB)
U.S. Veterans and members of the Armed Forces may complete an application for Veteran number plates for use only on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate, on trucks registered for less than 26,001 lbs at the applicable fee, or at the motorcycle rate. The application must be accompanied by certification of the applicant's status as a U.S. Veteran or a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces. This certification must be completed by the Veterans' Administration or state veterans' affairs office, respectively. The U.S. Veteran plates are not subject to any special plate fees.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Plate
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Additional Fee: None
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Application must be accompanied by copy of Discharge Record, DD-214, or other document indicating eligibility which bears the stamp and certification of the State of Vermont Office of Veterans' Affairs.
Application: VT Veteran's Recognition Plate Application ( 38.65KB)
Former prisoners of war, Pearl Harbor veterans and Purple Heart veterans may complete an application for special number plates for use only on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate. The application must be accompanied by certification of the applicant's status as a former prisoner of war (P.O.W.), Pearl Harbor veteran or Purple Heart veteran. This certification must be completed by the Veterans' Administration or state veterans' affairs office, respectively. The prisoner of war (P.O.W.), Pearl Harbor or Purple Heart plates are not subject to any special plate fees.
American Legion Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of a valid membership ID card or letter of authorization from Post Adjutant.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Members of the American Legion can display the American Legion logo on their Vermont license plate. The plate is available to Vermont members of the American Legion. The design features the official logo of the American Legion on the left side of the plate.
Freemasons Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of valid membership card or an authorization from lodge secretary.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Members of the Grand Lodge of Vermont for Freemasons can display the Freemason logo on their Vermont license plate. The plate is available to Vermont members of the Grand Lodge of Vermont for Freemasons. The design features the official logo of the Grand Lodge of Vermont for Freemasons on the left side of the plate.
Lions Club International Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of membership ID card or letter of authorization from chapter officer.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Members of Lions Club International can display the Lions logo on their Vermont license plate. The plate is available to Vermont members of the Lions Club International. The design features the official logo of Lions Club International on the left side of the plate.
Rotary International Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of membership ID card or letter of authorization from chapter officer.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Members of Rotary International can display the Rotary logo on their Vermont license plate. The plate is available to Vermont members of the Rotary International. The design features the official logo of Rotary International on the right side of the plate.
VT Amateur Radio Operator Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of Federal Communication Commission License.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Groups which provide police and fire protection, rescue squads, national guard, together with those organizations required to respond to public emergencies and amateur radio operators licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission may obtain special (safety organization) plates. At the request of the leader of a safety organization, upon application and payment of an annual fee for each set of plates (in addition to the annual fee for registration), special plates indicating membership in one of the "safety organizations" may be issued to registrants (who are members of these organizations) of:
- pleasure cars
- other vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate
- trucks registered for less than 26,001 pounds
The applicant must provide a written statement from the appropriate official of the organization, authorizing the issuance of the plates. At the time that an organization requests the plates, it must deposit a set fee with the department. For each set of plates issued, a portion of this deposit will be applied as the safety organization special plate fee for each authorized applicant. When the initial deposit is depleted, applicants shall be required to pay the annual fee.
When an individual's membership in a qualifying organization ceases or is terminated, the individual must surrender any special registration plates issued to the Department of Motor Vehicles immediately.
VT Emergency Medical Services Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Authorization from Vermont Ambulance Association.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Groups which provide police and fire protection, rescue squads, national guard, together with those organizations required to respond to public emergencies and amateur radio operators licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission may obtain special (safety organization) plates. At the request of the leader of a safety organization, upon application and payment of an annual fee for each set of plates (in addition to the annual fee for registration), special plates indicating membership in one of the "safety organizations" may be issued to registrants (who are members of these organizations) of:
- pleasure cars
- other vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate
- trucks registered for less than 26,001 pounds
The applicant must provide a written statement from the appropriate official of the organization, authorizing the issuance of the plates. At the time that an organization requests the plates, it must deposit a set fee with the department. For each set of plates issued, a portion of this deposit will be applied as the safety organization special plate fee for each authorized applicant. When the initial deposit is depleted, applicants shall be required to pay the annual fee.
When an individual's membership in a qualifying organization ceases or is terminated, the individual must surrender any special registration plates issued to the Department of Motor Vehicles immediately.
Vermont National Guard Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Must provide authorization from the Office of the Adjutant General, State of Vermont.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Groups which provide police and fire protection, rescue squads, national guard, together with those organizations required to respond to public emergencies and amateur radio operators licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission may obtain special (safety organization) plates. At the request of the leader of a safety organization, upon application and payment of an annual fee for each set of plates (in addition to the annual fee for registration), special plates indicating membership in one of the "safety organizations" may be issued to registrants (who are members of these organizations) of:
- pleasure cars
- other vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate
- trucks registered for less than 26,001 pounds
The applicant must provide a written statement from the appropriate official of the organization, authorizing the issuance of the plates. At the time that an organization requests the plates, it must deposit a set fee with the department. For each set of plates issued, a portion of this deposit will be applied as the safety organization special plate fee for each authorized applicant. When the initial deposit is depleted, applicants shall be required to pay the annual fee.
When an individual's membership in a qualifying organization ceases or is terminated, the individual must surrender any special registration plates issued to the Department of Motor Vehicles immediately.
Vermont State Firefighters Association
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Must provide authorization from Vermont State Firefighters Association.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Groups which provide police and fire protection, rescue squads, national guard, together with those organizations required to respond to public emergencies and amateur radio operators licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission may obtain special (safety organization) plates. At the request of the leader of a safety organization, upon application and payment of an annual fee for each set of plates (in addition to the annual fee for registration), special plates indicating membership in one of the "safety organizations" may be issued to registrants (who are members of these organizations) of:
- pleasure cars
- other vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate
- trucks registered for less than 26,001 pounds
The applicant must provide a written statement from the appropriate official of the organization, authorizing the issuance of the plates. At the time that an organization requests the plates, it must deposit a set fee with the department. For each set of plates issued, a portion of this deposit will be applied as the safety organization special plate fee for each authorized applicant. When the initial deposit is depleted, applicants shall be required to pay the annual fee.
When an individual's membership in a qualifying organization ceases or is terminated, the individual must surrender any special registration plates issued to the Department of Motor Vehicles immediately.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of valid membership card or an authorization signed by VFW Quartermaster.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) can display the VFW insignia on their Vermont license plate. The plate is available to Vermont members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The design features the official insignia of the VFW on the right side of the plate.
Vietnam Veterans of America Plate
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Additional Fee: One-time
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Copy of a valid VT Membership card or signed authorization.
Application: Safety/Service Organization Plate Application ( 90.72KB)
Vietnam Veterans can proudly display their colors through their Vermont license plate. The plate is available to Vermont members in good standing of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). The design features the official insignia of the VVA on the right side of the plate.
Any veteran may apply for a non-specific Veterans' Plate which displays an American flag and "V" designation (see "VT Veterans' Plates").
Building Bright Futures Plate
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Additional Fee: Annual
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? Yes
Required Document(s): No documentation required other than what is normally needed to register a vehicle.
Application: Building Bright Futures Plate Application ( 89.91KB)
The Vermont Building Bright Futures fund supports the development and expansion of child care facilities in our state. Child-friendly places improve the quality of care for our children. A Vermont State fund, funded by premiums for specialty vehicle license plates, Building Bright Futures is administered by the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in conjunction with Vermont Community Loan Fund, with an advisory panel of community members, child care representatives and state legislators. The fund awards grants for the development, expansion and renovation of child care facilities and community based programs which address the child care needs of the region.
Vermont Conservation Plates
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Additional Fee: Annual
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? Yes
Required Document(s): No documentation required other than what is normally needed to register a vehicle.
Application: Vermont Conservation Plate Application ( 130.84KB)
The 1995 Vermont legislature passed legislation creating the first Conservation Plate which featured a peregrine falcon. The Conservation Plate became available for pleasure cars in 1997 and has generated over $1.5 million, which has helped support the Non-Game Wildlife Fund and the Watershed Grants Program.
In 1997 the law was amended to include trucks weighing less than 8,099 pounds. In 2004 the truck weight limit was increased to include trucks weighing less than 26,001 pounds. Since the program began, over 19,000 sets of conservation license plates have been issued. Currently, there are over 9,000 sets of plates actively registered and on Vermont highways.
The peregine falcon plate is no longer available. The current Conservation Plate features the Vermont catamount (which wildlife officials have declared being officially extinct).
More information about the Conservation Plate, the Non-Game Wildlife Fund, and the Watershed Grants Program can be found on the Fish & Wildlife website: www.vtfishandwildlife.com.
Gold Star Family Plate
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Additional Fee: None
Personalized/Vanity Plate Available? No
Required Document(s): Submit a completed application and DD form 1300 (), Report of Casualty, to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs for certification as a Gold Star Family member. The Office of Veterans' Affairs will forward the completed application and the copy of the DD form 1300 to the Department of Motor Vehicles for processing.
Application: Gold Star Family Plate Application ( 64.72KB)
The Gold Star Family License Plate is a special motor vehicle license plate for Gold Star Families, as defined in 10 U.S.C. §1126. The Gold Star Family license plate identifies widows, parents, and next of kin of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their lives during a war, military conflict, international terrorist attack, or military operations.
Family members who may receive these plates are: Widows - Widowers - Mother - Father - Stepmother - Stepfather - Son - Daughter - Stepson - Stepdaughter - Brother - Sister - Half Brother - Half Sister - Mother (through adoption) - Father (through adoption) - Son (by adoption) - Daughter (by adoption) - Foster Father in Loco Parentis - Foster Mother in Loco Parentis
The Gold Star Family plates are not subject to any special plate fees. These license plates may be issued for use only on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate or on trucks registered for less than 26,001 lbs. at the applicable fee. The plates will be reissued only to the original holder of the plates.
