California Launches New Veteran Driver License and ID Card Program

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California Launches New Veteran Driver License and ID Card Program

Veterans can apply for “Veteran” designation beginning November 12

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) announce a new program honoring our Veterans by allowing qualified servicemen and servicewomen to apply for a "Veteran" designation on California driver licenses and identification cards.

WHAT: Press Conference announcing new “Veteran” designation program

WHERE:

California All Veterans Memorial Capitol Park
Corner of 13th and N Streets
Sacramento, California

WHEN:

November 10, 2015 (Tuesday), 10:00 a.m.

WHO:

Jim Frazier, Assemblymember, 11th District
Dr. Vito Imbasciani, Secretary, CalVet
Frank Alvarez, Deputy Director and Chief of Investigations, DMV
Chris Bingham, Veterans Service Officer, Sonoma County

Background: Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Oakley) authored Assembly Bill 935, allowing California Veterans to apply for a driver license or identification card that identifies them as a “Veteran.” Interested Veterans may begin applying for this designation on November 12, 2015. Detailed information about how Veterans may obtain the new “Veteran” designation will be available at the press conference.

Contacts:
DMV: Jessica Gonazlez, Jessica.Gonzalez@DMV.ca.gov 916-657-6438
CalVet: Thora Chaves, Thora.Chaves@CalVet.ca.gov 916-651-2147

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California Launches Veteran Driver License and ID Card
Veterans can apply for “Veteran” designation beginning November 12

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) announce a new program honoring our Veterans by allowing them to apply for a "Veteran" designation on California driver licenses and identification (ID) cards.

“California’s new driver license and identification card program honors and recognizes the military service of our Veterans,” said Dr. Vito Imbasciani, CalVet’s Secretary. “I encourage our Veterans to contact a local CVSO and start the process and learn about their earned benefits, just as I have. As an added bonus, the new ‘Veteran’ designation means businesses can easily confirm Veteran status when offering discounts.”


1. Get Records. Find your military discharge certificate (DD214). If you need assistance obtaining your military records, then contact any County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO).
2. Visit Any CVSO. Take your DD214 and government identification to any CVSO to obtain your Veteran Status Verification Form. For faster CVSO service, you can make an appointment with any CVSO by calling 844-737-8838 or finding your local CVSO at www.calvet.ca.gov.
3. Visit Any DMV. Go online or call DMV for an appointment. Then bring your Veteran Status Verification Form to any DMV field office. Pay any application fees in addition to a $5.00 Veteran designation fee, and complete all application and testing requirements. To schedule an appointment at any DMV field office, visit www.dmv.ca.gov or call 800-777-0133.

“The DMV is prepared to start helping veterans apply for the ‘Veteran’ designation on Thursday, November 12, 2015,” said Frank Alvarez, DMV Investigations Deputy Director and Veteran. “To make sure veterans are prepared when they visit any of our 174 field offices, we set up a webpage specifically designed for Veterans, Active Military, and their families to help them in this process and with other military services at DMV.”

Contacts: DMV: Jessica Gonzalez, Jessica.Gonzalez@DMV.ca.gov 916-657-6438 CalVet: Thora Chaves, Thora.Chaves@CalVet.ca.gov 916-651-2147