INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION FOR VETERAN’S FLAG ON CONNECTICUT DRIVER LICENSE OR IDENTITY CARD

(Please note, this program does NOT begin until January 1, 2013, however The Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs (“CDVA”) will accept this application starting November 1, 2012. If your license or ID expires prior to January 1, 2013, you are still required to renew your license before the expiration date.)

Use this form to apply to add a veteran’s flag to your existing Connecticut driver license or identity card. Applications must be received no later than 30 days prior to the expiration date of your license.

PURPOSE: In accordance with Public Act No. 11-68, all Connecticut veterans with qualifying service below are eligible to receive the veterans’ identifier on their driver license or identity card.

ELIGIBILITY: In order to receive veteran’s flag on an existing Connecticut license or identity card, the veteran must submit the following to CDVA:

1. Documentary proof of qualifying military service (90 or more days of active federal service, not including initial entry training) DD-214 or pre 1950 WG AGO Discharge certificate.

2. Proof of an honorable discharge, or a discharge under honorable conditions, from military service (or discharge due to injuries received in the line of duty) for the qualifying service. All other discharges will be considered ineligible.

DOCUMENTATION:

1. Completed and signed application form (CTDVA VL-1)

2. Proof of service: DD-214 or other documentation if DD-214 is unavailable, i.e.: VA Certificate of service.

If the name on the DD-214 is different from the veterans’ legal name, proof of name change is required; i.e. court decree, marriage certificate etc.

Download and Print the application here: APPLICATION

SEND APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO:

CT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

ATTN: VETERAN’S FLAG ON DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD

287 WEST ST.

ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

FAX: 860 616-3562

VETERANS’ TOLL FREE INFO LINE: 866 928-8387