The Virginia Veterans ID Card - This little card is a big deal! Your Virginia Veterans ID card is a convenient way to show proof of your veteran status so you can enjoy the benefits you deserve. Hundreds of Virginia businesses offer discounts for veterans carrying a valid ID.

Five ways to get Your Veterans ID Card (requires a $10 application fee):

- Visit your local DMV customer service center

- DMV 2 Go mobile offices (view the schedule here) http://www.dmv.state.va.us/exec/csc/mcscalendar.asp

- www.dmvNOW.com

- U.S. mail: P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269-0001 (download the application)

- Fax: (804) 367-1112 (download the application)

You must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or identification card. You will also need a copy of your DD-214. If you apply in person at a DMV office, you will receive a temporary veterans ID which can be used as proof of veteran status until your veterans ID card arrives in the mail. Virginia Veterans ID cards never expire. You will receive your new Virginia Veterans ID card in the mail within a week.

For more information, get the FAQs or check out a few of the participating retailers.

To download the application, visit www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-id-card.shtml. For retailers and restaurants that offer discounts to veterans, visit http://militaryandveteransdiscounts.com/.s