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Legion of Merit plate

Who is eligible	A vehicle owner who has been awarded the Legion of Merit as established by the Congress of the United States. A surviving spouse may continue to use the Legion of Merit plate. If the surviving spouse remarries, the plates shall be returned for regular plates.
Requirements	A copy of the official military order DD214 or other documentation approved by the Iowa Office of The Adjutant General verifying the receipt of the Legion of Merit.
Eligible vehicles	Automobiles Multipurpose vehicles Sport utility vehicles Vans	Motorcycles Trucks Motor homes Trailers and travel trailers
Numbered plates	No initial fee $15 annual registration fee with no additional validation fee at time of renewal Only one set of the Legion of Merit plates will be available at the $15 fee, additional sets will include usual registration/validation fee at time of renewals.
Personalized plates	Not available as a personalized plate.
How to apply	Special Plate Application Completed applications may be returned to your county treasurer's office or the following address. Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services Iowa Department of Transportation P.O. Box 9278 Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9278 Telephone: 515-237-3110 E-mail: dot.plates@iowadot.us Your plates will be sent to your county treasurer's office and staff will notify you when your plates are available. Plates must be assigned to a vehicle within 90 days or the plates will be voided and no refund issued. Your current plates must be exchanged for your new plates.