Getting your Veteran's Designation on your California Drivers License
Editorial | by Chad Cheung
I live in the County of Los Angeles, so what is transcribed below will work for others that live in Los Angeles County. If you live in a county other than Los Angeles, then your Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001) will need to be signed by your respective County Veterans Service Officer.
This is what worked for me, and with any luck it should work for you to.
I live in the County of Los Angeles, so what is transcribed below will work for others that live in Los Angeles County. If you live in a county other than Los Angeles, then your Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001) will need to be signed by your respective County Veterans Service Officer.
- Download Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001) from this post.
- Print and complete Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001).
- Mail Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001) to County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) along with your proof of eligibility (DD214, ...) along with a self addressed stamped envelope to County Veterans Service Officer 2nd Floor 1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles CA 90015
- Wait for your return envelope and completed Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001) to be returned to you. Once received make a copy for your own records as the DMV will keep the original.
- Make an appointment at the DMV for a Drivers License correction or renewal (whichever is applicable to your specific situation).
- Take your completed Veteran Status Verification Form (VSD-001) along with your CDL to the local DMV. Complete the CDL application, submit the form, and pay the $5.
- Wait 2-3 weeks for your updated Drivers License to arrive.
This is what worked for me, and with any luck it should work for you to.
Total Comments 3
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I'm happy with my RETIRED ID card; it's more distinctive than a stupid drivers license.Posted 06-13-2016 at 10:32 AM by buttfish 
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Thank you for your service, but not everyone who served honorably is eligible for a retired or VA ID card, and I think this designation on their CDL helps bridge that gap.Posted 11-23-2016 at 1:58 PM by RoundEye
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Thanks for posting!
How long did it take to get your VSD-001 back from the CVSO?
And just to confirm you did NOT send a copy of your ID?Posted 12-08-2016 at 9:49 PM by Sdkim
