Each application must be accompanied by the applicant's Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, or certification from the United States Veterans Administration or the appropriate branch of the United States Armed Forces verifying the applicant's military service and honorable discharge.

All surplus revenue collected for issuance of the special registration plates is retained by the Secretary of State to maintain and support this program.

The surviving spouse of a special veteran plate recipient issued a motorcycle plate in accordance with this subsection may retain and display the special veteran plate as long as the surviving spouse remains unmarried. Upon remarriage, the surviving spouse may not use the special veteran plate on a motorcycle, but may retain it as a keepsake. Upon the death of the surviving spouse, the family may retain the special veteran plate, but may not use it on a motorcycle.