Get CA DPR 619 2021-2024

Beginning January 1, 2023, a new California Law—Assembly Bill 2949—grants qualifying veterans of the U.S. armed forces free tolls on California toll roads, bridges, highways, vehicle crossings, and other toll facilities. In the San Diego region, this applies to the SR 125 Toll Road.

​California offers special benefits for its military service members and veterans including motor vehicle registration fees waived, veterans license plates, fishing and hunting licenses, state parks and recreation pass, business license, property tax exemptions, disabled veteran business enterprise business license, ...

California Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver: The California Department of Motor Vehicles waives registration fees and provides a free license plate for one passenger motor vehicle, motorcycle, or commercial motor vehicle (less than 8,001 pounds) for eligible Veterans.

Veteran Designation on California Driver License and ID Card Interested veterans need to present a valid DD Form 214 to a local CVSO to receive a Veteran Status Verification form. Then, the veteran takes the CVSO verification form to a DMV field office for processing.

Vehicle Allowance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Not Subject to Sales or Use Tax. Veterans with a service-connected disability may be eligible to receive financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) towards the purchase of a vehicle.