Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-1135.2

- Police and sheriff - Legislators and officials - Volunteers -

Victims and survivors - Amateur radio operators - Alumni.

A. Service Oklahoma is hereby authorized to design and issue

appropriate official special license plates to persons in

recognition of their service or awards as provided by this section.

Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other

person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of

ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used

on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been

registered for the current year.

Special license plates shall be renewed each year by Service

Oklahoma or a licensed operator. Service Oklahoma shall annually

notify all persons issued special license plates. Service Oklahoma

shall send the notifications to the electronic mail address provided

by the person. If a person does not provide an electronic mail

address, Service Oklahoma shall notify the person by mail. The

notice shall contain all necessary information and shall contain

instructions for the renewal procedure upon presentation to a

licensed operator or Service Oklahoma. The license plates shall be

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issued on a staggered system except for legislative plates and

amateur radio operator license plates.

On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is

issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for

such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to

Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and

subject to a single registration period. Service Oklahoma shall

determine, by rule, a method for making required fee and

registration period adjustments if a special license plate is

obtained during a twelve-month period for which a registration fee

has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this title.

The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not alter the

apportionment otherwise provided for in this section.

Service Oklahoma is hereby directed to develop and implement a

system whereby licensed operators are permitted to accept

applications for special license plates authorized under this

section. The licensed operator shall confirm the applicant’s

eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount

specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessary

information directly into such system and generate a receipt

accordingly. For performance of these duties, licensed operators

shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for

registration of a motor vehicle. Until December 31, 2022, the

licensed operator fees for acceptance of applications and renewals

shall be paid out of the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.

Beginning January 1, 2023, the licensed operator fees for acceptance

of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the Service

Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund.

B. The special license plates provided by this section are as

follows:

1. Prisoner of War License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United

States Armed Forces and civilians who were former prisoners of war

held by a foreign country and who can provide proper certification

of that status. Such persons may apply for a prisoner of war

license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle having

a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving

spouse of any deceased former prisoner of war, if the spouse has not

since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by

death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a prisoner of war

license plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one
cense plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle having

a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving

spouse of any deceased former prisoner of war, if the spouse has not

since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by

death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a prisoner of war

license plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one

(1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special

license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to

all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration

fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;

2. National Guard License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for active or retired members of the Oklahoma National

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Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide

proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be

required to provide proof of eligibility annually;

3. Air National Guard License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for active or retired members of the Oklahoma Air National

Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide

proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be

required to provide proof of eligibility annually;

4. United States Armed Forces License Plates - such plates

shall be designed for active, retired, former or reserve members of

the United States Armed Forces, and shall identify which branch of

service, and carry the emblem and name of either the Army, Navy, Air

Force, Marines or Coast Guard, according to the branch of service to

which the member belongs or did belong. Former members who have

been dishonorably discharged shall not be eligible for such plates.

Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of present

or past military service by presenting a valid Uniformed Services

Identity Card or the United States Department of Defense form DD

214. Retired or former members who are eligible for such plates

shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but

shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually;

5. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient License Plates - such

plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who has been

awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Such persons may apply

for a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient license plate for each

vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.

There shall be no registration fee for the issuance of this plate;

6. Missing In Action License Plates - such plates shall be

designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who are

missing in action. The spouse of such missing person, if the spouse

has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is

terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, and each parent of the

missing person may apply for a missing in action license plate upon

presenting proper certification that the person is missing in action

and that the person making the application is the qualifying spouse

or the parent of the missing person. The qualifying spouse and each

parent of the missing person may each apply for the missing in

action license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity

of one (1) ton or less;

7. Purple Heart Recipient License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any resident of this state presenting proper

certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying that such

resident has been awarded the Purple Heart military decoration.

Such persons may apply for a Purple Heart recipient license plate

for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or

less. The surviving spouse of any deceased veteran who has been

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awarded the Purple Heart military decoration, if such spouse has not
ng that such

resident has been awarded the Purple Heart military decoration.

Such persons may apply for a Purple Heart recipient license plate

for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or

less. The surviving spouse of any deceased veteran who has been

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awarded the Purple Heart military decoration, if such spouse has not

since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage has been terminated

by death, divorce or annulment, may apply for such plate for one

vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The

license plate created by this paragraph shall be exempt from the fee

provided by this section for special license plates;

8. Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the

United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of

the United States as being:

a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on December

7, 1941,

b. stationed on December 7, 1941, during the hours of

7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor,

the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to

exceed three (3) miles, and

c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United

States Armed Forces.

Such person may apply for a Pearl Harbor Survivor license plate

for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or

less;

9. Iwo Jima License Plates - such plates shall be designed for

any resident of this state who can be verified by the United States

Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United

States as being:

a. a member of the United States Armed Forces in February

of 1945,

b. stationed in February of 1945 on or in the immediate

vicinity of the island of Iwo Jima, and

c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United

States Armed Forces.

Such person may apply for an Iwo Jima license plate for each

vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.

Such license plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma OK” and shall

contain three letters and three numbers. Between the letters and

numbers shall be a logo of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Below the

letters, logo and numbers, the plate shall contain the words “FEB.”

at the left, “Iwo Jima” in the center and “1945” at the right. Such

plates shall not be subject to the design requirements of any other

license plates prescribed by law other than the space for the

placement of the yearly decals for each succeeding year of

registration after the initial issue;

10. D-Day Survivor License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the

United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of

the United States as being:

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a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on June 6,

1944,

b. a participant in the Allied invasion of the coast of

Normandy on June 6, 1944; provided, if such

participation cannot be verified by the United States

Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of

the United States, Service Oklahoma may, in its

discretion, accept evidence of such participation from

the person applying for the license plate, and

c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United

States Armed Forces.

Such person may apply for a D-Day Survivor license plate for

each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

11. Killed in Action License Plates - such plates shall be

designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were

killed in action. The spouse of the deceased person, if the spouse

has not remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by

death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a killed in action

license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person

was killed in action and that the person making the application is
ned to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were

killed in action. The spouse of the deceased person, if the spouse

has not remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by

death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a killed in action

license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person

was killed in action and that the person making the application is

the qualifying spouse of the deceased person. The qualifying spouse

may apply for a killed in action license plate for no more than two

vehicles with each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1)

ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special

license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to

all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration

fees levied by Section 1132 of this title. Beginning November 1,

2021, the killed in action license plate shall be designed to honor

members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed in action

while engaged in combat with a hostile force. The parents,

siblings, half-siblings, grandparents or spouse of the deceased

person, if the spouse has not remarried, or if remarried, the

remarriage is terminated by death, divorce or annulment, may apply

for a killed in action license plate upon presenting proper

certification that the person was killed in action and that the

person making the application is the qualifying spouse or family

member of the deceased person. The qualifying spouse or family

member may apply for a killed in action license plate for no more

than two vehicles with each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity

of one (1) ton or less. The license plate shall have a white

background and the legend “Killed in Action” and shall contain any

combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven in

black, as for personalized license plates. To the left of the

numbers and letters shall be the Battlefield Cross in gold. The

killed in action license plate shall be exempt from any minimum

issuance criteria related to license plate applications;

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12. Gold Star Families License Plates - such plates shall be

designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were

killed while on active duty. The parents, siblings, half-siblings

or grandparents of the deceased person may apply for a gold star

license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person

was killed while on active duty and that the person making the

application is the parent, sibling, half-sibling or grandparent of

the deceased person. The family member may apply for a gold star

families license plate for no more than two vehicles with each

vehicle having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.

The fee provided by this section for the special license plate

authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other

registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees

levied by Section 1132 of this title;

13. Military Decoration License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any resident of this state who has been awarded the

Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Cross, the

Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star military decoration or

the Silver Star military decoration. Such persons may apply for a

military decoration license plate for each vehicle with a rated

carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

14. Vietnam Veteran License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United

States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam Conflict. Such

persons may apply for a Vietnam veteran license plate for each

vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

15. Police Officer License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any currently employed, reserve or retired municipal
h plates shall be

designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United

States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam Conflict. Such

persons may apply for a Vietnam veteran license plate for each

vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

15. Police Officer License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any currently employed, reserve or retired municipal

police officer or full-time, reserve or retired university police

officer certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and

Training or common education police officer certified by the Council

on Law Enforcement Education and Training. Police officers may

apply for police officer license plates for vehicles with a rated

capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon proof of

employment by or retirement from a municipal, university or common

education police department by either an identification card or

letter from the chief of the police department or the Oklahoma

Police Pension and Retirement Board. Retirees who are eligible for

such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial

application but shall not be required to provide proof of

eligibility annually. The license plates shall be designed in

consultation with municipal police departments of this state;

provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design

to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in

order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;

16. World War II Veteran License Plates - such plates shall be

designed to honor honorably discharged former members of the United

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States Armed Forces who are residents of this state and who can be

verified by the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma, the

Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United

States as having served on federal active duty anytime during the

period from September 16, 1940, to December 7, 1945. The former

members may apply for a World War II Veteran license plate for

vehicles with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.

The license plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma” and shall

contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insignia

of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and gold

coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, U.S. Army Air Corps,

Marines or Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which

the member belonged. For the purpose of license plate

identification, the plate shall contain four digits, two digits at

the left and two digits at the right of the insignia or emblem.

Centered on the bottom of the license plate shall be the words

“WORLD WAR II”;

17. Korean War Veteran License Plates - such plates shall be

designed to honor honorably discharged former members of the United

States Armed Forces who are residents of this state and who can be

verified by the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma, the

Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United

States as having served on federal active duty anytime during the

period from June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955, both dates

inclusive. The former members may apply for a Korean War Veteran

license plate for vehicles with a rated carrying capacity of one (1)

ton or less.

The license plate shall have the legend “OKLAHOMA” and shall

contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insignia

of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and gold

coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or

Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which the member

belonged. For the purpose of license plate identification, the

plate shall contain four digits, two digits at the left and two

digits at the right of the insignia or emblem. Centered on the

bottom of the license plate shall be the word “KOREA”;
ribed red and gold

coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or

Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which the member

belonged. For the purpose of license plate identification, the

plate shall contain four digits, two digits at the left and two

digits at the right of the insignia or emblem. Centered on the

bottom of the license plate shall be the word “KOREA”;

18. Municipal Official License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for persons elected to a municipal office in this state and

shall designate the name of the municipality and the district or

ward in which the municipal official serves. The plates shall only

be produced upon application;

19. Red Cross Volunteer License Plates - such plates shall be

designed to honor American Red Cross volunteers and staff who are

residents of this state. Such persons must present an

identification card issued by the American Red Cross and bearing a

photograph of the person. The license plate shall be designed with

the assistance of the American Red Cross and shall have the legend

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“Oklahoma OK!” in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the legend the

symbol of the American Red Cross and no more than three letters and

three numbers shall be in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the

symbol and letters and numbers shall be the words “American Red

Cross” in black. The plates shall not be subject to the design

requirements of any other license plates prescribed by law other

than the space for the placement of the yearly decals for each

succeeding year of registration after the initial issue;

20. Desert Storm License Plates - such plates shall be designed

and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the

United States Armed Forces who served in the Persian Gulf Crisis and

the Desert Storm operation. Such persons may apply for a Desert

Storm license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity

of one (1) ton or less;

21. Military Reserve Unit License Plates - such plates shall be

designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of

a reserve unit of the United States Armed Forces. Such persons may

apply for a Military Reserve Unit license plate for each vehicle

with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

22. Oklahoma City Bombing Victims and Survivors License Plates

- such plates shall be designed and issued to any victim or survivor

of the bombing attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in

downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995;

23. Civil Air Patrol License Plates - such plates shall be

designed and issued to any person who is a member of the Civil Air

Patrol. Such persons may apply for a Civil Air Patrol license plate

for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or

less upon proof of membership in the Civil Air Patrol. The license

plate shall be designed in consultation with the Civil Air Patrol;

24. Ninety-Nines License Plates - such plates shall be designed

and issued to members of the Ninety-Nines. Persons applying for

such license plate must show proof of membership in the Ninety-

Nines. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with

the Ninety-Nines;

25. Combat Infantryman Badge License Plates – such plates shall

be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Infantryman Badge.

The plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma OK”. Below the legend

shall be the Combat Infantryman Badge and three numbers. Below the

badge and the numbers shall be the words “Combat Infantryman Badge”.

Such persons may apply for a Combat Infantryman Badge license plate

for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or

less;

26. Somalia Combat Veterans License Plates – such plates shall

be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member

of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in the United
the numbers shall be the words “Combat Infantryman Badge”.

Such persons may apply for a Combat Infantryman Badge license plate

for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or

less;

26. Somalia Combat Veterans License Plates – such plates shall

be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member

of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in the United

Nations relief effort. Such persons may apply for a Somalia Combat

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Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying

capacity of one (1) ton or less;

27. Police Chaplain License Plates – such plates shall be

designed and issued to members of the International Conference of

Police Chaplains (ICPC) who have completed the ICPC requirements for

basic certification as a police chaplain. The license plates shall

be designed in consultation with the ICPC;

28. Joint Service Commendation Medal License Plates – such

plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state

who has been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by the

United States Secretary of Defense;

29. Merchant Marine License Plates - such plates shall be

designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by

the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, and issued to any

person who during combat was a member of the Merchant Marines as

certified by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Such

license plate may be issued for each vehicle with a rated carrying

capacity of one (1) ton or less;

30. Legislative License Plates - such plates shall be designed

for persons elected to the Oklahoma Legislature and shall designate

the house of the Legislature in which the legislator serves and the

district number;

31. Disabled Veterans License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for persons presenting proper certification from the United

States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the

United States certifying such veteran has a service-connected

disability rating of fifty percent (50%) or more, regardless which

agency pays the disability benefits, or that such veteran has been

awarded a vehicle by the United States government or receives a

grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the

purchase of an automobile due to a service-connected disability

rating or due to the loss of use of a limb or an eye. Such persons

may apply to Service Oklahoma for a disabled veterans license plate

or to a licensed operator for a regular license plate for no more

than two vehicles with each vehicle having a rated carrying capacity

of one (1) ton or less. The surviving spouse of any deceased

disabled veteran, if the spouse has not since remarried, or if

remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or

annulment, or a surviving spouse in receipt of Dependency and

Indemnity Compensation from the United States Department of Veterans

Affairs, may apply for a disabled veterans license plate for one

vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The

fee provided by this section for the special license plate

authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other

registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees

levied by Section 1132 of this title. The total expense of this

license plate shall not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00).

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If the person qualifies for a disabled veterans license plate

and is also eligible for a physically disabled placard under the

provisions of Section 15-112 of this title, the person shall be

eligible to receive a disabled veterans license plate that also

displays the international accessibility symbol, which is a stylized

human figure in a wheelchair. Upon the death of the disabled

veteran with a disabled veterans license plate with the
s license plate

and is also eligible for a physically disabled placard under the

provisions of Section 15-112 of this title, the person shall be

eligible to receive a disabled veterans license plate that also

displays the international accessibility symbol, which is a stylized

human figure in a wheelchair. Upon the death of the disabled

veteran with a disabled veterans license plate with the

international accessibility symbol, the plate shall be returned to

Service Oklahoma;

32. United States Air Force Association License Plates - such

plates shall be designed for members of the United States Air Force

Association. Persons applying for such license plate must show

proof of membership in the Association. The license plates shall be

designed in consultation with the Association;

33. Oklahoma Military Academy Alumni License Plates - such

plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state

who is an alumnus of the Oklahoma Military Academy. Such persons

may apply for an Oklahoma Military Academy Alumnus license plate for

each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.

The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the

Oklahoma Military Academy and shall contain the shield of the

Academy;

34. Amateur Radio Operator License Plates – such plates shall

be designed and issued to any person, holding a valid operator’s

license, technician class or better, issued by the Federal

Communications Commission, and who is also the owner of a motor

vehicle currently registered in Oklahoma, in which has been

installed amateur mobile transmitting and receiving equipment.

Eligible persons shall be entitled to two special vehicle

identification plates as herein provided. Application for such

identification plates shall be on a form prescribed by Service

Oklahoma and the plates issued to such applicant shall have stamped

thereon the word “Oklahoma” and bear the official call letters of

the radio station assigned by the Federal Communications Commission

to the individual amateur operator thereof. All applications for

such plates must be made to Service Oklahoma on or before the first

day of October of any year for such plates for the following

calendar year and must be accompanied by the fee required in this

section together with a certificate, or such other evidence as

Service Oklahoma may require, of proof that applicant has a valid

technician class or better amateur operator’s license and proof of

applicant’s ownership of a vehicle in which radio receiving and

transmitting equipment is installed. Applicants shall only be

entitled to one set of special identification plates in any one (1)

year, and such calendar year shall be stamped thereon. The right to

such special identification plates herein provided for shall

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continue until the amateur radio operator’s license of the person to

whom such plates are issued expires or is revoked;

35. American Legion License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for members of the American Legion. Persons applying for

such license plate must show proof of membership. The license

plates shall be designed in consultation with the American Legion of

Oklahoma;

36. Deputy Sheriff License Plates - such plates shall be

designed for any currently employed or retired county sheriff or

deputy sheriff. County sheriffs or deputy sheriffs may apply for

such plates for vehicles with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or

less upon proof of employment by or retirement from a county

sheriff’s office by either an identification card or letter from the

county sheriff or a government-sponsored retirement board from which

the county sheriff or deputy sheriff may be receiving a pension.

Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of

eligibility upon initial application but shall not be required to
less upon proof of employment by or retirement from a county

sheriff’s office by either an identification card or letter from the

county sheriff or a government-sponsored retirement board from which

the county sheriff or deputy sheriff may be receiving a pension.

Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of

eligibility upon initial application but shall not be required to

provide proof of eligibility annually. The license plates shall be

designed in consultation with the county sheriff offices of this

state;

37. Gold Star Surviving Spouse License Plates – such plates

shall be designed to honor the surviving spouses and children of

qualified veterans. As used in this paragraph, “qualified veteran”

shall mean:

a. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the

United States Armed Forces or as a member of the

Oklahoma National Guard, who died as a direct result

of the performance of duties for any branch of the

United States Armed Forces or Oklahoma National Guard

while on active military duty, or

b. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the

United States Armed Forces or as a member of the

Oklahoma National Guard, who died as a result of

injury, illness or disease caused by the performance

of such duties while on active duty, whether the death

occurred while on active duty or after the honorable

discharge of such person.

The fee provided by this section for the special license plate

authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other

registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees

levied by Section 1132 of this title;

38. Korea Defense Service Medal License Plates – such plates

shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has

been awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal by the United States

Secretary of Defense. Such persons may apply for a Korea Defense

Service Medal license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying

capacity of one (1) ton or less;

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39. 180th Infantry License Plates – such plates shall be

designed for members and prior members of the 180th Infantry.

Persons applying for such license plate must obtain and provide

proof of their membership from the 180th Infantry Association. The

license plates shall be designed in consultation with the 180th

Infantry;

40. Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran License Plates – such

plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or

present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in

Operation Iraqi Freedom. Such person may apply for an Operation

Iraqi Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated

carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle;

provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design

to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in

order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;

41. United States Air Force Academy Alumni License Plates -

such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this

state who is an alumnus of the United States Air Force Academy.

Such persons may apply for a United States Air Force Academy Alumnus

license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one
in

order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;

41. United States Air Force Academy Alumni License Plates -

such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this

state who is an alumnus of the United States Air Force Academy.

Such persons may apply for a United States Air Force Academy Alumnus

license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one

(1) ton or less;

42. Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran License Plate – such

plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or

present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in

Operation Enduring Freedom on or after September 11, 2001. The

license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military

Department of the State of Oklahoma. Such person may apply for an

Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle

with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a

motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of

similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a

new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle

license plate;

43. Military Multi-Decoration License Plate – such plates shall

be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member

of the United States Armed Forces who qualifies for more than one

military decoration license plate pursuant to the provisions of this

section. Service Oklahoma shall develop and implement a system

whereby the designs of the eligible license plates can be included

together on a single license plate. Such person may apply for a

Military Multi-Decoration license plate for each vehicle with a

rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

44. Global War on Terror Expeditionary License Plate – such

plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or

present member of the United States Armed Forces who has earned a

Global War on Terror Expeditionary decoration. The license plate

shall be designed in consultation with the United States Institute

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of Heraldry and the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma.

Such person may apply for a Global War on Terror Expeditionary

license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one

(1) ton or less;

45. Legion of Merit Medal Recipient License Plates - such

plates shall be designed for any resident of this state presenting

proper certification from the United States Department of Veterans

Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying that

such resident has been awarded the Legion of Merit military

decoration. Such persons may apply for a Legion of Merit recipient

license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one
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plates shall be designed for any resident of this state presenting

proper certification from the United States Department of Veterans

Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying that

such resident has been awarded the Legion of Merit military

decoration. Such persons may apply for a Legion of Merit recipient

license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one

(1) ton or less. The license plate shall be designed in

consultation with the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma;

46. 1-179th License Plates - such plates shall be designed for

members, prior members and members of the household of a member or

former member of the 1-179th Infantry. Persons applying for such

license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership

association with the 1-179th Infantry Association. The license

plate shall be designed in consultation with the 1-179th Infantry;

47. 2-179th License Plates - such plates shall be designed for

members, prior members and members of the household of a member or

former member of the 2-179th Infantry. Persons applying for such

license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership

association with the 2-179th Infantry Association. The license

plate shall be designed in consultation with the 2-179th Infantry;

48. Combat Action Ribbon Recipient License Plates - such plates

shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Action Ribbon

who present proper certification from the United States Department

of the Navy. The license plate shall include the Combat Action

Ribbon earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat

Action Ribbon Recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated

carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;

49. Oklahoma Submarine Veterans License Plate – such plates

shall be designed for any resident of this state who is a United

States submarine veteran and presents either a Department of Defense

form 214 or other documentation certifying such service. Such

persons may apply for an Oklahoma Submarine Veterans license plate

for vehicles having a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less. The

license plate design shall include both gold and silver dolphins to

represent both officer and enlisted service members;

50. United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps License

Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably

discharged or present member of the United States Navy Seabees or

Civil Engineer Corps. Such persons may apply for a United States

Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps license plate for vehicles

having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The

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license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military

Department of the State of Oklahoma;

51. Combat Action Badge Recipient License Plate - such plates

shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Action Badge who

present proper certification from the United States Army. The

license plate shall include the Combat Action Badge earned by the

recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat Action Badge

Recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying

capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the

license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the

license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to

meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;

52. Iraq Combat Veteran License Plate – such plates shall be

designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of

the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation Iraqi

Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Iraq Combat Veteran license

plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton

or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for

motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor
gned and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of

the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation Iraqi

Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Iraq Combat Veteran license

plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton

or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for

motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor

vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements

for a motorcycle license plate;

53. Afghanistan Combat Veteran License Plate – such plates

shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present

member of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation

Enduring Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Afghanistan Combat

Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying

capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the

license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the

license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to

meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;

54. Special Forces Association License Plates – such plates

shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present

member of the Army Special Forces qualified and authorized to wear

upon the person’s United States military uniform the Army Special

Forces Tab. Persons applying for the Special Forces Association

license plate must provide a copy of the orders awarding the Special

Forces Tab or authorizing its wear upon a United States military

uniform. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with

the Special Forces Association, Chapter 32-50. Service Oklahoma

shall produce up to two distinct designs for the Special Forces

Association license plate. Qualified persons may select one design

at the time of application. The plates shall be issued to any

qualified person in any combination of numbers and letters from one

to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates;

55. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces License Plates –

such plates shall be designed for veterans of the United States

Armed Forces, and shall identify the branch of service, carry the

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emblem and name of either the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or

Coast Guard, according to the branch of service to which the member

belonged, and shall reflect veteran status. Former members who have

been dishonorably discharged shall not be eligible for such plates.

Persons applying for such license plates must show proof of past

military service by presenting a valid United States Department of

Defense Form (DD)214 upon initial application but shall not be

required to provide proof of eligibility annually;

56. Navy Chief License Plates - such plates shall be designed

and issued to any resident of this state who has achieved the rank

of E7 through E9 in the United States Navy and presents proper

certification that the resident has achieved such rank and was

either honorably discharged or is an active or retired member of the

United States Navy. Such persons may apply for a Navy Chief license

plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton

or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for

motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor

vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements

for a motorcycle license plate;

57. Air Medal License Plate – such plates shall be designed and

issued to any resident of this state who has earned the Air Medal

and presents proper certification that the resident has been awarded

such medal. The license plate shall include an image of the Air

Medal earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for an Air

Medal license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of

one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license
ssued to any resident of this state who has earned the Air Medal

and presents proper certification that the resident has been awarded

such medal. The license plate shall include an image of the Air

Medal earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for an Air

Medal license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of

one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license

plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate

for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space

requirements for a motorcycle license plate;

58. a. U.S. Army Ranger License Plate – such plates shall be

designed and issued to any resident of this state who

is an active, retired, or honorably discharged member

of a U.S. Army Ranger unit, or who is a graduate of

the U.S. Army Ranger School. Persons applying for the

U.S. Army Ranger License Plate shall provide military

orders or official documentation proving the

applicant’s eligibility, including:

(1) military orders detailing a past or current

assignment to a U.S. Army Ranger unit,

(2) military orders awarding the Ranger Tab

authorized by the U.S. Army,

(3) certificate of release or discharge from active

duty, DD Form 214, or report of separation and

record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the

awarding of the Ranger Tab, or

(4) diploma issued to the applicant from the U.S.

Army Ranger School.

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b. In addition to the documentation listed above, an

active military member shall present a valid military

identification card or a document that shows

sufficient proof that the applicant is an active

member of the military. A retired or honorably

discharged member of the military shall present:

(1) a certified copy of the member’s release or

discharge from active duty, DD Form 214,

honorable discharge certificate, United States

Department of Defense Form 256, or report of

separation and record of service, NGB form 22,

which has an honorable discharge

characterization, or

(2) a valid form DD2 (retired) military

identification card. Such persons may apply for

a U.S. Army Ranger License Plate for vehicles

having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton

or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the

license plate for motorcycles may be of similar

design to the license plate for motor vehicles or

may be a new design in order to meet space

requirements for a motorcycle license plate. The

license plate shall be designed in consultation

with the Military Department of the State of

Oklahoma;

59. 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team License Plate - such

plates shall be designed for members, former members, and members of

the household of a member or former member of the 45th Infantry

Brigade Combat Team. Persons applying for such license plate shall

obtain and provide suitable proof of their membership association

with the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Such persons may apply

for a 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team License Plate for vehicles

having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a

motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of

similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a

new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle

license plate. The license plate shall be designed in consultation

with the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma; and

60. Meritorious Service Medal License Plate - such plates shall

be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has earned

the Meritorious Service Medal and presents proper certification that

the resident has been awarded such medal. The license plate shall

include an image of the Meritorious Service Medal earned by the

recipient. Such persons may apply for a Meritorious Service Medal

license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one
esigned and issued to any resident of this state who has earned

the Meritorious Service Medal and presents proper certification that

the resident has been awarded such medal. The license plate shall

include an image of the Meritorious Service Medal earned by the

recipient. Such persons may apply for a Meritorious Service Medal

license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one

(1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate

for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for

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motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space

requirements for a motorcycle license plate.

C. Unless otherwise provided by this section, the fee for such

plates shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be in addition to

all other registration fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License

and Registration Act. Until December 31, 2022, such fees shall be

deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be

used for the administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and

Registration Act. Beginning January 1, 2023, such fees shall be

deposited by Service Oklahoma in the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement

Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle

License and Registration Act.