Designators
Credential Designators
Optional designators can be added to an Oklahoma Driver License or State ID to communicate important information during official interactions, such as traffic stops, emergencies or identity verification.
Depending on the designation, information may appear on the physical credential, be securely shared with law enforcement systems, or both. Participation is voluntary, and some designators may require additional documentation or verification.
Autism
Identifies that the individual is on the autism spectrum and may benefit from communication accommodations or additional patience during interactions. This designation is intended to support awareness, reduce misunderstandings and encourage informed responses from law enforcement, emergency responders and public service personnel. To add a designation to your credential, download the required application form and complete a renewal or replacement transaction in-person or through Navigate Online.
Epilepsy
Indicates the individual has epilepsy or a seizure-related condition. The designation can help law enforcement, emergency responders and medical personnel recognize the possibility of a medical episode and encourage more informed, appropriate and safe responses during emergencies or interactions with officials. To add the designation to your credential, download the required application form and complete a renewal or replacement transaction in-person or through Navigate Online.
Organ Donor
Allows individuals to voluntarily indicate their decision to become an organ, eye and tissue donor on their Oklahoma driver license or state ID. This optional designation helps medical professionals quickly recognize a person’s intent to support lifesaving donation efforts. One registered donor can save up to eight lives, restore sight to two people and help heal up to 75 others through tissue donation. You can add, update or remove your organ donor status during an online renewal or replacement transaction in-person or through Navigate Online.
Veteran
Indicates the license holder has verified prior service in the United States Armed Forces. The designation can help veterans conveniently confirm military status for identification purposes, access veteran-related services or discounts and reduce the need to carry additional military documentation. You can add, update or remove your Veteran status during an online renewal or replacement transaction in-person or through Navigate Online.
100% Disabled Veteran
Identifies a veteran with a verified service-connected disability designation. This designator may assist with eligibility verification for certain state or federal programs, accommodations exemptions or veteran support services while providing a convenient form of identification. You can add, update or remove your 100% Veteran status during an online renewal or replacement transaction in-person or through Navigate Online.
Hearing Impairment
Indicates the individual is deaf or hard of hearing and may require alternative communication methods. This optional designation can help improve communication, accessibility and safety during interactions with emergency responders, government agencies and other public-facing services. The designation can currently only be added during an in-person renewal or replacement transaction at a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location.
Quick Reference Guide
| Designator | On Physical Card | Law Enforcement Communication | Documentation Required | Voluntary |
| Autism | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Epilepsy | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Organ Donor | Yes | Registry Connected | No | Yes |
| Veteran | Optional | No | Yes | Yes |
| 100% Disabled Veteran | Optional | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing Impairment | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
License and ID designations such as “Veteran,” “Autism,” “Hearing Impaired” or other voluntary indicators are generally intended to provide citizens with practical benefits in situations where quick recognition can improve service, communication, safety or access to benefits.
Yes, participation is voluntary. Available options vary by designation.
Customers may request updates or removal of a designation at any time by completing a renewal or replacement transaction and meeting any required documentation requirements.
Visible designations printed directly on a credential card may be seen by anyone who is physically viewing the license or ID card.
Electronic designation information is only accessible to law enforcement and authorized state personnel during official interactions and may only be used to support safety, communication or service-related needs.
Veteran Designator
You may provide one of the following:
- Military ID
- DD214 or DD215 showing honorable discharge
- Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- National Guard Form 22 or 23 showing honorable discharge
- 100% Disabled Veteran Tax Exempt Card
- Oklahoma credential displaying the veteran flag (Renewal only)
100% Disabled Veteran Designator
You may provide one of the following:
- 100% Disabled Veteran Tax Exempt Card
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showing compensation at 100% disability status
