Veterans may apply for a special designation

Choosing the option to add a veteran designation to Michigan driver's licenses gives veterans an easy way to prove their veteran status in order to receive discounts from businesses.

Eligible veterans may obtain the designation by visiting any Secretary of State office or when renewing through the mail. The designation is available when applying for an original or renewal Michigan license or ID at no additional charge. If added at another time, correction fees will apply.

Plus, it allows the Secretary of State's Office to partner with the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency, and veteran service organizations to provide referral information so veterans better know what resources and services are available to them.

The word "Veteran" will be printed in red on the front of the card.