SOS offers Iraq, Afghanistan plates

GENESEE COUNTY — Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently announced that Michigan veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families can now obtain veteran license plates.

“As we approach Fourth of July holiday and think of our country’s history, let us also remember the men and women who have bravely served their nation in uniform,” said Land. “I’m pleased we now offer Iraq and Afghanistan veterans the opportunity to recognize their service with these plates.”

Michigan offers veterans 25 plates that highlight their service in the military and in individual wars and conflicts such as World War II, the Vietnam War and the Somalia Conflict.

Honorably discharged veterans and their spouses are eligible for plates signifying the branch of service or war or conflict in which they served. Active-duty personnel and spouses are eligible for plates signifying service in a war or conflict. Other plates that recognize Medal of Honor recipients, disabled veterans, combat-wounded veterans, former prisoners of war and Pearl Harbor survivors require additional documentation.

The cost for a veteran plate is the annual registration fee for the vehicle plus a one-time $5 service fee for the standard white plate or $10 for the Spectacular Peninsulas graphic plate. Personalizing a license plate is an additional $30 if bought when the existing plate is due to be renewed and is prorated any other time. Renewing a personalized license plate costs an additional $15 each year.
For information on veteran plates, university and special-cause plates, or personalization of license plates, visit the “Plate it Your Way” page at Michigan.gov/sos. — A.S.