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Veterans Benefits - Miscellaneous Benefits - South Carolina

Veterans in South Carolina are eligible for numerous special miscellaneous benefits if they meet specific eligibility standards. These are briefly described below.

Admissions Tax Exemption:

Provides for the exemption of admissions taxes to athletic contests in which junior American Legion athletic teams are participants unless the proceeds are given to individual players in the form of salary or otherwise.

Free Hunting And Fishing Licenses:

Provides for free hunting/fishing license to veterans who are totally disabled. License must be applied for directly from SC Department of Natural Resources showing proof of disability. Contact the SCDNR by phone at 803-734-3838.

State Parks Totally Disabled Persons:

Provides that any South Carolina resident who is a permanently and totally disabled veteran may enter any state park without charge upon presentation of supporting disability documentation. The veteran may also apply for a free "Palmetto Passport." However, certain services may require a fee. For more information dial (888) 88PARKS (887-2757) or (803) 734-0161. You may also find information about SC State Parks at:
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/stateparks/index.asp

Special License Plates:

Upon establishing proof of eligibility to entitlement, the S.C. Department of Public Safety, (803) 737-4000, may issue special motor vehicle license plates to the following:

· National Guard

· National Guard Retirees

· Purple Heart Recipients

· Disabled Veterans

· U.S. Armed Forces Retirees

· Ex-Prisoners of War

· Medal of Honor Recipients

· Pearl Harbor Survivors

· Normandy Invasion Survivors

· Marine Corps League

Presentation Of The State Flag To Families Of Deceased Members Of The South Carolina National Guard:

Provides that the State Adjutant General's Office shall present to the family of each deceased member of the South Carolina National Guard a flag of the State of South Carolina, appropriate for use as a burial flag, upon application of a member of the family of the deceased.

Recording Of Discharges:

A certified copy of the recorded discharge may be obtained upon request. Any person desiring a certified copy of any discharge or certificate of lost discharge, may apply to the County Clerk of Court or the County Veterans Affairs Officer in which the discharge or certificate of lost discharge is registered and shall be furnished a certified copy.

Fees for furnishing a certified copy of discharge or DD Form 214 may be established by each County, but may not exceed fifty cents.

Parking Fee Exemption:

Provides for an exemption of municipal parking meter fees when a veteran's vehicle bears a disabled veteran ("V" tag), Purple Heart or Medal of Honor license plate.

Marriage, Birth, Death And Divorce Verification:

Provides for the verification of marriage, birth, death, and divorce records without cost when required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the S.C. Division of Veterans Affairs, the County Veterans Affairs Offices, or any out of state Veterans Affairs entities.

Also see:

Veterans Benefits - Overview

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