Need to know
California veterans can add a “Veteran” designation to their California Driver License (DL) or Identification (ID) card.
The designation allows veterans to:
- Show proof of military service on their DL/ID
- Access certain veteran discounts and services
The Marin County Veterans Service Office (VSO) verifies eligibility and provides the required Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001).
The DMV then adds the designation to your DL/ID.
Before you start
Veteran designation eligibility (VSD-001)
To qualify, the individual must:
• Have served on active duty, in the Reserves, or in the National Guard AND
• Have received an Honorable discharge or a discharge rating of at least General.
Required documentation:
- Discharge Papers
- Active Duty — DD-214
- Reserves — DD-256 or DD-257
- National Guard — NGB-22
- Government-issued photo ID/DL
What to do
- Visit the Marin County Veterans Service Office in person during our DMV Form Walk in Hours (Monday and Tuesday).
- The VSO verifies eligibility and completes the Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001).
- The veteran signs the form with an original (“wet”) signature.
- Take the completed VSD-001 to a DMV field office.
Walk-in hours for DMV forms
Monday – Tuesday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
No appointment required.
Visit the Marin County VSO with the required documentation to obtain your VSD-001 verification form.
Then take the form to the DMV to update your license or ID.
What's next
Get help
Marin County Veterans Service Office
Email: Veterans Service Office
Phone: 415-473-6193