Form MV-150V at a glance
What it is: MV-150V is the application for a U.S. military veteran registration plate, and a fee is required.
Who signs: Sign on the Signature of Applicant line and the Date; if there is a co-applicant, sign on the Signature of Co-Applicant line and the Date.
A filled-in Form MV-150V example: an Army veteran asks for a personalized plate
How to fill out Form MV-150V, box by box
Check the applicable block
This application may only be used for a vehicle owned or co-owned by a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States.
This form requires a fee. These registration plates require an issuance fee. If the registration has expired, the registration must be renewed before PennDOT can issue the registration plate. For a complete listing of motor vehicle fees, refer to Form MV-70S, "Bureau of Motor Vehicles Schedule of Fees," found on the website at www.pa.gov/dmv. The following registration plates may ONLY be used on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. These registration plates require an additional fee, provided the vehicle has current registration.
Check KOREAN WAR VETERAN (G8), U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN (DF), U.S. COAST GUARD VETERAN (DG), WORLD WAR II VETERAN (67) or WOMAN VETERAN (NY).
Check PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERAN (H3), U.S. ARMY VETERAN (DH), U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN (DJ) or U.S. MERCHANT MARINE VETERAN (HN).
Check U.S. NAVY VETERAN (DI), VETERAN (43), VIETNAM WAR VETERAN (M2) or AFGHANISTAN & IRAQ VETERANS (NL).
The following registration plate may ONLY be used on a motorcycle and requires an additional fee, provided the motorcycle has current registration: VETERAN MOTORCYCLE (Z8) or WOMAN VETERAN MOTORCYCLE (NZ).
A Korean War Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," or one of the following, which indicates the applicant served in Korea anytime during the period of June 27, 1950, through Jan. 31, 1955: A copy of the Korean Service Medal Award, or a Statement of Service in Korea during the period of June 27, 1950, through Jan. 31, 1955, from the Department of Army, National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132.
A Persian Gulf War Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," or one of the following, which indicates service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations between August 2, 1990 to the present: A copy of the citation for the Southwest Asia Service Medal awarded between Aug. 2, 1990, through Nov. 30, 1995, or, A copy of the citation for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded between Dec. 1, 1995, to the present or, when the applicant is currently on active duty, a statement of service from the applicant's commanding officer verifying duty in the Southwest Asia Theater.
A U.S. Air Force Veteran, U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and U.S. Navy Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," which indicates a discharge status other than dishonorable, as defined under 51 PA.C.S. § 7101.2. from the Armed Forces, or DD256 "Honorable Discharge Certificate."
A Vietnam War Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," which indicates one of the following medals was awarded: A copy of the citation for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal if applicant served in Vietnam between July 1,1958, to July 3,1965, or, A copy of the citation for the Vietnam Service Medal if applicant served in Vietnam between July 3,1965, through March 28, 1973.
A Veteran or a Veteran Motorcycle registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers", which indicates a discharge status other than dishonorable, as defined under 51 PA.C.S. § 7101.2, from the Armed Forces of the U.S. or a Reserve component of the Armed Forces, or DD256 "Honorable Discharge Certificate."
National Guard Reservists will need to submit Form NGB22, "Report of Separation and Record of Service."
A World War II Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," which indicates service anytime during the period of Dec. 7, 1941, through Dec. 31, 1946.
A U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," which indicates service as a Merchant Marine anytime during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, or any of the Gulf Wars, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield.
An Afghanistan and Iraq Veteran registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," indicating the applicant served in both the Afghanistan and Iraq theaters of conflict.
A Woman Veteran or a Woman Veteran Motorcycle registration plate applicant must submit a legible photocopy of Form DD214, "Separation Papers or Discharge Papers," which indicates a discharge status other than dishonorable, as defined under 51 PA.C.S. § 7101.2. from the Armed Forces of the U.S. or a Reserve component of the Armed Forces, or DD256 "Honorable Discharge Certificate."
Applicant information
Under APPLICANT INFORMATION, enter Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, PA DL/Photo ID# and Date of Birth, and for a Co-Owner enter Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, PA DL/Photo ID# and Date of Birth.
Enter Street Address, City, State, Zip Code and Telephone Number.
Military information
Under MILITARY INFORMATION, enter Branch of Service, Dates of Active Service (MO/YR TO MO/YR) and Service Number.
Vehicle information
Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter Title Number, Vehicle Identification Number, Registration Plate Number, Expiration Date: Month Yr. and Registered Gross Weight (if applicable).
In conjunction with replacement of your registration plate, you will receive one registration card. If additional registration cards are desired, there is an additional $2 fee for each registration card (checked November 11, 2026). Enter the Number of duplicate registration cards requested @ $2 each.
Optional personalization
Personalization is optional and an additional fee is required. Personalized U.S. Military Veteran registration plate choices may contain up to FIVE letters or numbers in combination. Only one hyphen or space is permitted as part of the available spaces for personalization. No other special characters are available. Please use capital letters and print clearly. The Korean War Veteran and the World War II Veteran registration plates cannot be personalized at this time.
Enter your FIRST CHOICE, SECOND CHOICE and THIRD CHOICE.
If a hyphen or space is used as part of the registration configuration, it counts as one of the available spaces for personalization. Only one hyphen or space is permitted, but not both.
When requesting a numeric character of zero, please show as "Ø" instead of the alpha character "O."
For U.S. Army Veteran registration plates, a pre-printed letter configuration of "AR" will follow your personalized configuration on your registration plate and cannot be changed.
For Woman Veteran Motorcycle registration plates up to THREE letters and/or numbers in combination.
For Veteran Motorcycle registration plates up to FOUR letters and/or numbers in combination.
There is an additional fee for personalization and the registration on your vehicle must be current in order for PennDOT to process your request.
Certification and signature
Signature(s) hereby certifies under penalty of law that the information contained herein is TRUE AND CORRECT, and that one meet all eligibility requirements to have the special registration plate as indicated. WARNING: Falsification to authorities is a misdemeanor of the third degree punishable by a fine up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year (18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904[b]) (checked November 11, 2026).
More rules for Form MV-150V
If your registration has expired or expires in the next three months, please include your completed renewal application, Form MV-105, "Pennsylvania Registration Renewal Application," or Form MV-140, "Request for Registration," and a separate check or money order in the amount of your registration renewal fee.
Payment is to be made by check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Do not send cash.
Personalized registration plates will not be reserved until PennDOT receives payment and a completed application, and approves your requested registration plate configuration [number(s) and/or letter(s)].
Personalized registration plates will be manufactured on the basis of this application. No refund of the fee will be issued when an applicant cancels a request after the order is placed with the manufacturer.
Allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery.
To renew your vehicle's registration in conjunction with this application, you must complete and attach your vehicle renewal application and appropriate registration renewal fee in addition to the appropriate registration plate fee.
Common questions about Form MV-150V
When is this form not the right one?
To replace a lost, stolen or defaced registration plate that is damaged, but not beyond recognition, complete and submit MV-44, "Application for Duplicate Registration Card or Replacement of Lost, Stolen or Defaced Registration Plate," along with a photograph or tracing of the registration plate for identification purposes.
Sources
[1] Form MV-150V (8-26), Application for U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plate, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).