| Who is eligible
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Motor vehicle owners who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. A surviving spouse may continue to use the Medal of Honor plate. If the surviving spouse remarries, the plate shall be returned.
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| Requirements
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A copy of the official government document verifying receipt of the Medal of Honor must be submitted with the application.
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| Eligible vehicles
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Automobiles
Multipurpose vehicles
Sport utility vehicles
Vans
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Motorcycles
Trucks
Motor homes
Trailers and travel trailers
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| Numbered plate fee
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No initial, registration or validation fee at time of renewals
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| Personalized plate fee
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Not available as a personalized plate.
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| How to apply
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Complete the Special Plate Application form, print and mail with the fees that are due.
Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services
Iowa Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 9278
Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9278
Your plates will be sent to your county treasurer's office and staff will notify you when your plates are available. Typical processing time is 3-6 weeks. Plates must be assigned to a vehicle within 90 days or the plates will be voided and no refund issued. Your current plates must be exchanged for your new plates.
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| For questions
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Telephone: 515-237-3110
E-mail: dot.plates@iowadot.us
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| Parking waiver
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Effective July 1, 2022, any vehicle that displays this Iowa-issued veterans license plate may park for free in any city-owned or operated parking lot or city-metered space in Iowa. A city shall not enforce any ordinance related to fees at these locations.
Any questions related to whether you can park in a particular location or how to have a fee waived should be directed to the relevant city for interpretation.
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