State Registration & Licenses

Discounts for licenses and state parks

Louisiana Veterans can enjoy discounts and fee waivers for hunting and fishing licenses as well as entrance to Louisiana state parks. Certain qualifications apply.

• How to Apply

  Visit your local VAC. Find your nearest LDVA Veterans Parish Service Office here.

“Support our Veterans” and other specialty Louisiana license plates

The “Support our Veterans” license plate is available for purchase for a one-time fee of $25 at all Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle locations. Proceeds support the Military Family Assistance Fund. Other specialty license plates are also available, including the Purple Heart license plate and the Military Honors license plate for disabled veterans.

• How to Apply

  For more information and a complete listing of all specialty Louisiana license plates in support of Veterans and their families, please visit: www.expresslane.org or visit your local Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.

VETERAN designation and discounts on Louisiana drivers’ licenses and IDs

Veterans can now be recognized through a special VETERAN designation on their official Louisiana drivers’ licenses and IDs. Veterans may also qualify for special discounts or waivers on fees for drivers’ licenses or IDs. Proof of Veteran status is required.

• How to Apply

  For more information on VETERAN designations, contact your local Louisiana State Office of Motor Vehicles. For more about waivers, please contact the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles at (225) 925-6146 or visit your nearest LDVA Veterans Parish Service Office.

Licensing and Certification

Open new doors to employment by getting licensed or certified as a mechanic, medical technician, attorney, or other professional position. Often required for work in certain fields, these tests may be eligible for GI Bill reimbursement. Eligibility requirements apply.