DMV Announces New Help For Veterans

Division Launches Program to Provide Replacement Veteran IDs
Dover -- This weekend we will celebrate Independence Day, the day that the original 13 colonies, who later formed the United States of America, stood up to the might of Great Britain and made their Declaration of Independence. Since that time, our veterans have reminded us of the sacrifice that has been necessary to preserve our nation and the Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to announce a new program aimed at helping veterans. Beginning July 5th, the DMV will begin to provide free replacement veteran identification cards to those service members who have lost, damaged, or misplaced them. These cards will not only be available to veterans who are retired or disabled, but to any veteran.

"Our veterans have made so many sacrifices for us, we are pleased to be providing this service to them," said DMV Director Jennifer Cohan. "By providing these replacement cards, we are helping veterans who have lost or damaged their cards to gain access to the services that they are entitled to because of their service."

The process for receiving these new cards is similar to getting a license or identification card, veterans who need a replacement card can make an appointment at the Dover or Wilmington DMV locations to get one. When going to the DMV they will need to bring their discharge papers or similar documentation, as well as their Delaware driver license or identification card. The card is similar in size to a driver license and features a photo of the cardholder. The replacement card is intended to give the user access to the same services offered to other veteran military personnel who possess their original veteran identification card.

The creation of the program was a collaborative effort between the DMV and State Senator Karen Peterson. Senator Peterson had begun looking into the creation of the program after being contacted by a veteran who was having trouble getting a replacement identification card.

"I am grateful to veteran Sam Mento for bringing this issue to my attention and to DMV Director Jennifer Cohan for her immediate and positive response to the request for Military IDs," said Senator Peterson. "This is a way of saying 'thank you' to Delaware's veterans who have given so much to protect our freedoms."

For an appointment in Dover please call (302) 744-2515 or for an appointment in Wilmington please call (302) 423-3203. For more information about the many services that are offered by the DMV or to share your ideas or concerns, please visit dmv.de.gov.