California is home to nearly 2 million veterans. Veterans deserve the care they were promised and the benefits that they have earned by serving our country. Thank you for your service to our nation.
The following links highlight several critical resources that are available to veterans:
- Resources And Support | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
- Eligibility For VA Health Care | Veterans Affairs
- VA Mental Health Services | Veterans Affairs
- Resources for Older Veterans | VA Mental Health - Mental Health
- Help for Service Members and Their Families | MentalHealth.gov
- Jobs and Training for Veterans | USAGov
- Military and Veteran Families | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)
- CalVet Veteran Services Food Assistance
- CalVet Veteran Services Housing Benefits
- CalVet Veteran Services Healthcare Benefits
- Housing Help for Veterans | USAGov
- CA Veterans Resource Book
- California Military and Veterans Benefits | The Official Army Benefits Website
- About CAVSA | California Veteran Services & Support
California Veteran Resources - Comprehensive Women Veterans Resources
Special Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards
Through their service to our country, veterans have earned a wide range of benefits.
However, verifying their service to access benefits can be challenging. In fact, the lack of proof of military service remains one of the greatest barriers veterans face when trying to obtain resources, benefits, and services. To address this, new legislation now allows the word “Veteran” to be added to California identification cards, helping veterans verify their service with greater ease and access the support they deserve.
Veterans can easily prove their eligibility to receive state and federal veterans benefits without having to carry inconvenient and inefficient papers.
Applying for the veteran driver's license and ID is easy:
- Simply find your military discharge certificate (DD214). If you need help obtaining your
military records, contact your local County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO). - Stop by your local CVSO with your DD214 for verification.
- Go to http://www.dmv.ca.gov, or call the DMV at 1-800-777-0133, to make an appointment. Bring your verified application form, and pay a small one-time application fee.
You must complete all applicable requirements. The application form certifies that the veteran applying for the veteran ID card is from the active armed forces and was discharged under honorable circumstances.
My staff and I are always ready to offer assistance on any state issues that you may have. Please do not hesitate to call my office to speak with a representative.
