Texas title and vehicle registration must be in your name. Joint vehicle ownership between you and a spouse is permissible.
Active members: must provide a copy of their military ID and proof that they are a recipient of the medal being applied for.
Former members: must provide proof of their honorable discharge and proof that they are a recipient of the medal being applied for.
Unmarried surviving spouse: to apply, you must enclose a written statement that you are unmarried and provide proof your spouse is deceased.
Leased vehicle: if the vehicle is leased, attach a copy of the lease agreement.
Plate characters: passenger car and truck plates are limited to six (6) characters total, including punctuation characters.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form VTR-421 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 29 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 min |
| Edition | 12/2025 |
| Where to send | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, Special Plates Unit, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, TX 78731 |
| Who signs | The applicant |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | VTR-421, VTR 421, Form VTR-421, Form 421, Military Meritorious Service License Plates |
| Official source | Form VTR-421 (Rev 12/2025), |
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