The individual applying will complete Sections 1-5. Once Military Affairs certifies eligibility, the individual may apply for the plate at the NCDMV.
Section 6: To be completed by a NC County Veteran Service Officer or NCDMVA Veterans Service Office prior to submitting to NCDMV.
Name: Name must match the registration or certificate of title.
Background: Section 3, Plate background: must select one.
Personalizing: You are allowed four (4) spaces for a personalized message. Personalization may not be available on certain plates.
Insurance: Section 5: I certify for the motor vehicle described above that I have financial responsibility as required by law.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form MVR-33A |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 55 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 10 min |
| Edition | rev. 5/2025 |
| Issuing agency | North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles |
| Mailing address | 3155 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27697-3155 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 4, 2026 |
| Other names | MVR-33A, MVR33A, MVR 33A, Form MVR-33A, Military/Veteran's Registration Plate Application |
| Official source | Form MVR-33A (Rev 5/2025), North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles |
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