OAR 735-040-0090
Veterans’ Recognition Registration Plates for Veterans’ Groups; Restrictions on Issuance; Proof of Veteran Status
(1)
Issuance of veterans’ recognition registration plates may be restricted to certain persons as provided under Section (2), ORS 805.105 (Veterans’ recognition plates)(1)(c) and this rule. Conditions for restrictions are as follows:(a)
Restrictions on issuance of a particular veterans’ recognition registration plate as requested by a veterans’ group must relate to a person’s service in the Armed Services of the United States. For example:(A)
DMV may approve a request to restrict issuance of a particular veterans’ recognition registration plate to only veterans or to only those awarded a Purple Heart medal; and(B)
DMV will not approve a request to restrict veterans’ recognition registration plate issuance to only veterans who are members of a particular group.(b)
A veteran’s group requesting a restriction on plate issuance must do so on the initial Application for Approval of Veteran Group Plates. The group must describe the restriction(s) and the basis for the restriction;(c)
All restrictions must be approved by DMV.(d)
If a requested restriction is approved, DMV will consult the group in determining the criteria DMV will use in issuing veterans’ recognition registration plates for that group.(2)
Veterans’ recognition registration plates may not be issued as custom plates, or in conjunction with any other special registration or plate type.(3)
When a veterans’ group approved by DMV or the Director of Veterans’ Affairs requires proof of veteran status or proof of receipt of a service-related medal, or the applicant requests “Gold Star Family” registration plates, DMV will accept the following as proof of eligibility:(a)
For plates that include a decal depicting an insignia of a branch of the Armed Services:(A)
For military service 1950 or after, a US Department of Defense Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) or Correction to DD 214 Form (DD 215); or(B)
For military service before 1950, a separation document or form issued by a branch or department of the US Armed Services.(b)
For a veterans’ group with a service-related restriction approved by DMV under OAR 735-040-0080 (Veterans’ Groups Qualifications; Veterans’ Recognition Registration Plates):(A)
For military service 1950 or after, a DD 214 or DD 215; or(B)
For military service before 1950, a separation document or form issued by a branch or department of the US Armed Services; and(C)
A completed and signed Group Plate Eligibility Certification (DMV Form 735-6940) certifying the applicant is eligible to receive the group’s plates.(c)
For plates that include a decal depicting a service-related medal:(A)
For military service 1950 or later, a DD 214 or DD 215; or(B)
For military service before 1950, a separation document or form issued by a branch or department of the US Armed Services; and(C)
A letter, award certificate or other document issued by the US Department of Defense showing the applicant is a recipient of the service-related medal.(D)
For plates displaying a gold star and the words “Gold Star Family,” a completed and signed Group Plate Eligibility Certification (DMV Form 735-6940) certifying the applicant is a surviving family member. For purposes of this rule, a surviving family member includes a person who is a parent, sibling as defined under ORS 805.105 (Veterans’ recognition plates), as amended by chapter 183, Oregon Laws 2015, spouse, partner in a domestic partnership or dependent of a person killed in action during an armed conflict while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.(4)
A DD 214, DD 215 or separation form or document required under section (3) of this rule must have been issued under honorable conditions.
Source:
Rule 735-040-0090 — Veterans’ Recognition Registration Plates for Veterans' Groups; Restrictions on Issuance; Proof of Veteran Status, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=735-040-0090.