SACRAMENTO, CA. – The State of California’s specialized veteran’s license plates are now available for purchase online. Previously, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in conjunction with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has offered these specialized license plates through in person and mail-in sales only. This new online system of purchasing will make it easier for all California motorists to show their support for veterans and the men and women serving in our military.

“These plates are available for any motorist to buy. The more plates purchased the more our state is able to help veterans,” said Peter J. Gravett, CalVet Secretary. “Every plate purchased basically covers the cost of filing a claim for a veteran, so that he or she can get the benefits they have earned.”

“We are pleased to now offer the sale of veteran’s plates online to our customers,” said George Valverde, Director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles. “These plates reflect the rich and storied history of the contributions of California Veterans to our state.”

These plates have several models that help honor and recognize specific veteran groups, military units and services. In addition to these plates, over 200 insignias are available to put on these plates to help signify which organizations or military affiliations each motorist represents. To view all available logos for your cars, motorcycles and trucks, go to http://www.cacvso.org/page/2011-1-19-59-license-plate-logos/.

The cost for sequential plate is $30 and $10 more for personalized plates. With online sales CalVet expects the annual sales of these plates to rise. All proceeds from the sale of veteran’s plates are used to expand veteran’s service in your community.

Since the inception of the Veterans plate program in 1995, approximately 24,500 Veteran plates have been issued with $6.8 million raised and distributed by the California Department of Veterans Affairs to benefit participating county veteran service offices and to commemorate veteran organizations.

To purchase your plate or to learn more visit http://dmv.ca.gov/ipp2/welcome.do?localeName=en.