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    Nick Gatel
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    @ngatel

    Locale: Southern California

    I believe the easiest option is to get “Veteran” added to your driver’s license.  The DMV requires a DD-214 to get the endorsement, but then you no longer have to carry hardcopy or a scan of this document nor a separate Veteran’s ID card.

    I didn’t know this. Mr. Google says the law was passed in 2015 for California. Although the steps aren’t as easy as I think it should be.

    • Take your DD214 to a CalVet Office and get a verification form.
    • Bring this verificationform to a DMV office.
    • Pay $5

    Going to the DMV has always been a hassle, although the last time I went for a renewal (2019) it was actually pretty quick and efficient, so things are changing for the better. If I have to renew my license in person (2024) then I’ll probably do this. The closest CalVet office is about 20 miles from my house. If I get to renew by mail, as I usually do, then it isn’t worth the the time invested to get the endorsement.

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    Lowell Mills
    BPL Member

    @farmhand357

    Going in person for the “Veteran” endorsement is also when I got the REAL ID star added to my driver’s license.  You have to bring all kinds of verification info for that anyway, so I got all the hassles out of the way at the same time.  When I lived in CA, you could make a DMV appointment instead of just walking in, so that saved some time…

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