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Missouri — Veteran Benefits

Complete reference covering 58 benefit categories across 14 service tiers. Verify current eligibility with your County VSO before filing.

At a Glance — What Unlocks by Status / Rating

Veteran benefits unlocked at each service status and disability rating in Missouri
Status / Rating Headline Benefits Unlocked
Active Duty In-state tuition for dependents; DL/ID veteran designation; specialty plates; TRICARE; SCRA protections; 180-day vehicle title penalty waiver post-discharge
Guard / Reserve State Tuition Assistance (up to 39 cr/yr); tuition and fee waiver (≤120 cr); $5.50 hunting/fishing permit if recently federally activated; SSLI life insurance; MMFRF emergency grant
Military Retiree 100% military retirement pay income tax exemption; SBP deduction up to $48,967 (2026 tax year); specialty plates; MOSERS service credit purchase
Veteran (honorable, no rating) Property Tax Credit (income-limited, age 65+); veteran DL designation; specialty plates; in-state tuition (GI Bill users); Operation Recognition honorary diploma; state employment preference; DEFENDERS legal aid; free state cemetery burial
0% SC DV plate (any SC disability, one free set per RSMo 301.071 as administered by DOR); CDL skills test waiver; all Tier 4 benefits
10–20% All 0% SC benefits; veterans hiring preference applies regardless of rating
30–40% All lower-tier benefits; ⚠️ graduated property tax exemption bills (HJR115, HB2306) did NOT pass the 2026 session — no new law as of May 30, 2026
50–60% All lower-tier benefits; same pending-legislation note as 30–40%
70–90% Free hunting/fishing (permit still required for deer, turkey, black bear, elk; migratory bird permit required); $2/night state park camping discount; all lower-tier benefits
100% schedular Property Tax Credit up to $1,100 (homeowner) / $750 (renter) — income-limited, VA income excluded; vehicle sales tax exemption (1 vehicle per 3 years); all 70%+ benefits
TDIU Same as 100% schedular for state benefit purposes; property tax credit; vehicle sales tax exemption
P&T POW + 100% SC = full homestead property tax exemption (RSMo 137.100, current law); non-POW 100% P&T: property tax credit (income-limited) under current law
SMC (Housebound/A&A) No separate state SMC-specific programs; state benefits track the underlying VA rating
Surviving spouse / dependents Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant (tuition + $2,000/sem housing + $500 books, ≤25 recipients/yr); POW/100% SC death: homestead property tax exemption (RSMo 137.100); DIC tax-free; DEFENDERS estate planning; free state cemetery burial as eligible dependent

Taxes

1. Property Tax — Primary Residence

(a) former POW AND (b) 100% total SC disability certified by VA. - **Amount:** 100% exemption — no cap on assessed value. - **Authority:** Missouri Constitution Art. X, § 6; RSMo § 137.100. - **Action:** Apply at your county assessor's office; bring DD214, VA certification of POW status, and VA certification of 100% SC disability.
Verify locally: Verify 2026 tax year limits at dor. - **Action:** File Form MO-PTC (standalone) or MO-PTS (with MO-1040); attach VA award letter confirming 100% SC disability. Verify at revisor.

Authority: Missouri Constitution Art. X, § 6; RSMo § 137.100.

2. Property Tax — Vehicle / Personal Property

Missouri has no statewide veteran vehicle personal property tax exemption. Vehicle property tax is collected at the county level; no statewide veteran exemption statute found. Some county assessors may apply local general-disability provisions — ⚠️ verify with your county assessor.

3. Vehicle Sales / Use Tax

100% service-connected disability certified by VA; Missouri resident. - **Benefit:** Full Missouri state sales/use tax exemption on the purchase of one motor vehicle; limit of one vehicle every three years. Also covers adaptive equipment installed to accommodate the disability. - **Authority:** RSMo §§ 144.011 and 144.617; Form 4298A (Application for Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption). - **Action:** Present VA award letter confirming 100% SC disability at vehicle purchase; dealer submits Form 4298A or buyer claims exemption through Missouri DOR.
Verify locally: - **Action:** Present VA award letter confirming 100% SC disability at vehicle purchase; dealer submits Form 4298A or buyer claims exemption through Missouri DOR.

Authority: RSMo §§ 144.011 and 144.617; Form 4298A (Application for Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption).

4. State Income Tax — Active Duty Military Pay

Missouri resident service members on active duty. - **Benefit:** Military pay earned while on active duty may be deducted from Missouri taxable income (Form MO-A, Part 1). Combat zone pay is additionally excluded. - Nonresident military spouses stationed in Missouri under military orders are exempt from Missouri income tax on wages earned in Missouri (Military Spouses Residency Relief Act). - **Filing extension:** 180-day extension after redeployment from a combat zone. - **Authority:** RSMo § 143.121; Form MO-A.

Authority: RSMo § 143.121; Form MO-A.

5. State Income Tax — Military Retirement Pay

All Missouri residents receiving U.S. Armed Forces retirement pay — no income limit, no disability requirement. - **Benefit:** Full 100% exemption; deduct total military retirement from Missouri adjusted gross income. - **Covers:** Retired pay from all branches including National Guard and Reserve retirement. - **Authority:** RSMo § 143.121, effective August 28, 2025; deduct on Form MO-A, Part 1. - **Action:** Complete Form MO-A when filing Missouri income taxes; no separate application required.

Authority: RSMo § 143.121, effective August 28, 2025; deduct on Form MO-A, Part 1.

6. State Income Tax — SBP Annuity

**SBP/RCSBP/RSFPP Public Pension Deduction**

Authority: RSMo § 143.121; Missouri DOR pension FAQ (dor.mo.gov/faq/taxation/individual/pension.html); Form MO-A.

7. State Income Tax — General

**VA Disability Compensation and DIC — Tax-Free**

8. Sales Tax Exemption

Missouri does not issue a general sales tax exemption card to veterans for everyday retail purchases. The only veteran-specific sales tax exemption is the one-time-per-three-years motor vehicle purchase exemption (§3 above) for 100% SC disabled veterans.

9. Other State Tax Breaks

**Military Unemployment Insurance** — Recently separated honorably discharged veterans and military spouses who quit for PCS orders may file for Missouri UI through the UINTERACT system.

Vehicle, Travel & ID

10. Vehicle Registration Fee

**No statewide registration fee waiver** — Missouri does not provide a blanket vehicle registration fee waiver for veterans based on disability rating. The DV plate covers the first plate set free (specialty plate fee, transfer fee, processing fee, and replacement tab for that set) but does not waive the underlying registration fee.

Authority: Missouri DOR; dor.mo.gov.

11. Disabled Veteran License Plates

A veteran with (a) a service-connected disability that would have entitled the veteran to a federal automobile grant (loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, or eyesight), OR (b) currently receiving VA compensation for total service-connected disability (100% SC or TDIU). These are the statutory criteria. - **DOR administrative practice:** The Missouri DOR application page requires only a VA statement confirming the disability is service-connected, without specifying a rating threshold. If your eligibility under the statutory criteria above is unclear, contact the Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Bureau (573-526-3669) for guidance on what documentation is accepted. - **Cost:** First set free (no specialty plate fee, transfer fee, processing fee, or replacement tab). Additional sets subject to standard fees. - **Personalization:** Available at no additional charge. - **Parking note:** DV plates do NOT convey disabled parking privileges unless the plate also displays the wheelchair accessibility symbol, which requires a physician's statement (Form DOR-1776) confirming a permanent mobility disability. - **Application:** Form 4601 + VA statement (no more than 1 year old; must be directly from VA, not a VA hospital or clinic); submit to Missouri Motor Vehicle Bureau. - **Authority:** RSMo § 301.071; dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/plates/disabled-veteran.html.
Verify locally: - **DOR administrative practice:** The Missouri DOR application page requires only a VA statement confirming the disability is service-connected, without specifying a rating threshold. - **Parking note:** DV plates do NOT convey disabled parking privileges unless the plate also displays the wheelchair accessibility symbol, which requires a physician's statement (Form DOR-1776) confirming a permanent mobility disability.

Authority: RSMo § 301.071; dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/plates/disabled-veteran.html.

12. Other Veteran / Military Specialty Plates

Missouri offers 54+ veteran and military specialty plate designs, including:

13. Toll Road / Bridge Exemption

Missouri has no state toll roads; no veteran toll exemption program applies. I-70 and other Missouri interstates are toll-free.

14. Public Transit Discount

No statewide veteran transit benefit program exists. Some local transit systems (Kansas City, St. Louis) may offer senior/disabled discounts that could apply to veterans with qualifying disabilities, but no uniform state program has been identified. ⚠️ Verify locally with metro transit agencies.

15. Disabled Parking Privileges

Any person with a qualifying permanent disability (mobility impairment); not veteran-specific, but applies to veterans with qualifying disabilities. - **Cost:** Free for permanent placard; $2 for temporary placard. - **100% SC disabled veterans:** VA certification accepted in lieu of a physician's statement; exempt from the 4-year recertification requirement. - **Authority:** RSMo § 301.142; Form DOR-1776; apply through Missouri DOR.

Authority: RSMo § 301.142; Form DOR-1776; apply through Missouri DOR.

16. Driver License / State ID Fee

Honorably discharged (or general under honorable conditions) veteran; or retired military member. - **Documentation:** DD Form 214 (honorable/general discharge), DD Form 2 (retired/reserve retired), VA photo ID, or other specified discharge documents. - **Designation is permanent** once added; no need to resubmit documentation on subsequent renewals. - **Authority:** RSMo § 302.188; apply at any Missouri license office.

Authority: RSMo § 302.188; apply at any Missouri license office.

17. CDL Fee / Skills-Test Waiver

Current or former service members regularly employed within 1 year prior to application in a job requiring CMV operation, who operated that vehicle for at least 2 years immediately prior to separation. - **Benefit:** Waiver of CDL skills test (road test); knowledge test still required. - **Application:** Form DOR-5140.

Authority: Missouri DOR; Federal FMCSA Military Skills Test Waiver program.

18. Veteran Designation on DL / ID

Covered in §16 (RSMo § 302.188). Free designation; apply at any Missouri license office with DD214 or equivalent. Permanent once added.

Outdoor Recreation

19. Hunting License

Honorably discharged veterans with 60% or greater service-connected disability; former POWs; active duty patients assigned to Warrior Transition programs or military medical centers. - **Benefit:** May hunt most wildlife species without purchasing a permit. - **Permits still required:** Deer, turkey, black bear, elk — permits required regardless of veteran status. Migratory bird hunting (waterfowl, snipe, doves, woodcock, rails) requires a Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit; waterfowl also requires a Federal Duck Stamp; light geese during Conservation Order require a Conservation Order Permit. Trapping not included. - **Must carry:** Certified VA statement of eligibility (no more than 1 year old) or Warrior Transition orders. - **National Guard/Reserve activated in past 12 months:** $5.50 hunting permit option (vs. standard resident cost). - **Authority:** RSMo hunting/fishing exemption; mdc.mo.gov/permits/veteran-benefits. - **Apply:** MDC online licensing portal (mdc-web.s3licensing.com).

Authority: RSMo hunting/fishing exemption; mdc.mo.gov/permits/veteran-benefits.

20. Fishing License — Freshwater

**Free Fishing Permits — 60%+ SC Disabled Veterans, Former POWs, Warrior Transition Personnel**

21. Fishing License — Saltwater

Missouri is landlocked. No saltwater fishing applies.

22. Combination Hunt/Fish License

**Unavailable as a distinct product** — Hunt and fish permits are covered individually (§§19–20). Veterans qualifying for the 60%+ SC threshold effectively have both free without a separate combo license tier.

23. Trapping License

The 60%+ SC exemption explicitly does not include trapping. Standard resident trapping permit fees apply.

24. State Parks — Day Use / Entrance

**Free Admission — All Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites**

25. State Parks — Camping

Service members (active duty), honorably discharged veterans, and family members of active-duty service members. - **Benefit:** $2 per night discount at all Missouri State Park campgrounds, year-round. - **Proof:** CAC card, DD Form 1173, DD Form 214, or approved veteran ID. - **Veterans Day Free Camping:** Free camping for veterans and active-duty military on November 11 each year; free historic site tours typically November 8–11. - **Authority:** Missouri State Parks; mostateparks.com/msp-honors-vets.

Authority: Missouri State Parks; mostateparks.com/msp-honors-vets.

26. State Parks — Annual / Lifetime Pass

Missouri does not offer a veteran-specific annual or lifetime state parks pass. State park day admission is already free for all visitors (§24). Camping discounts apply as noted in §25 but there is no dedicated annual pass for veterans.

27. Boat / Watercraft Registration

No veteran-specific watercraft registration fee exemption found. Standard registration fees apply based on vessel length. The 180-day title-penalty grace period (§10) applies to boats purchased post-discharge but is a late-penalty waiver, not a fee elimination. ⚠️ Verify with Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Bureau (573-526-3669) for any recent changes.

Education

28. In-State Tuition

Veterans (honorably discharged, 90+ days active duty) using Post-9/11 GI Bill or transferred GI Bill benefits who live in Missouri while enrolled at a Missouri public institution. - **Benefit:** In-state tuition rate regardless of formal legal domicile (federal Choice Act requirement).

Authority: RSMo education provisions; Missouri CBHE policy.

29. Tuition Waiver — Disabled Veteran

"Combat veteran" — all of the following: (1) served in armed combat in the military after September 11, 2001; (2) was a Missouri resident when first entering the military; (3) honorably discharged; (4) served 30+ consecutive days active duty in a designated combat zone after 9/11 (documented on DD214); (5) maintains minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. - **Benefit:** - Undergraduate: Maximum of $50 per credit hour at any Missouri public institution. - Graduate: Veteran pays no more than 30% of regular tuition and fees (i.e., at least a 70% tuition reduction). - **Time limits:** - Undergraduate eligibility: expires 10 years after date of last discharge. - Graduate eligibility: expires 20 years after date of last discharge. - **Income limits:** None. - **Disability requirement:** None — combat service, not disability rating, is the threshold. - **Authority:** RSMo § 173.900 (effective August 28, 2008; amended August 28, 2019). - **Contact:** Missouri DHEWD, 800-473-6757 option 4; dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants-scholarships/returning-heroes-act.

Authority: RSMo § 173.900 (effective August 28, 2008; amended August 28, 2019).

30. Dependent Education Benefit

Children (under age 25) and spouses of Missouri-resident veterans whose death or injury resulted from: (a) combat action, (b) illness contracted while serving in a combat zone, or (c) 80% or greater disability from combat injuries sustained after September 11, 2001. Veterans must have been Missouri residents when entering service or at time of death/injury. - **Annual benefit:** - Tuition: Covered up to the University of Missouri-Columbia resident rate for hours enrolled. - Housing/living allowance: Up to $2,000 per semester. - Books/supplies: Up to $500 per semester. - **Limits:** Maximum of 25 recipients statewide per year (competitive); eligible until bachelor's degree is earned; minimum 2.5 GPA; enrolled at least half-time; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. - **Authority:** RSMo § 173.234; 6 CSR 10-2.160. - **Apply:** State Financial Aid Portal (FAFSA required); dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/war-time-vet-survivor.

Authority: RSMo § 173.234; 6 CSR 10-2.160.

31. Spouse Education Benefit

**Unavailable as a distinct state benefit** — Missouri has no state-funded tuition waiver or grant specifically for military spouses. Military spouses may qualify for in-state tuition at public institutions. Federal MyCAA scholarships are available through DOD (federal, not state). ⚠️ Verify locally for institutional-level programs.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify locally for institutional-level programs.

32. National Guard / Reserve Tuition Assistance

Missouri National Guard members (Army and Air Guard) in good standing. - **Benefit:** Covers tuition up to the University of Missouri-Columbia resident rate (~$346/credit hour in recent years) at accredited Missouri institutions; up to 39 semester hours per state fiscal year (July–June); ⚠️ lifetime undergraduate cap is approximately 130 credit hours (verify current cap with MOGUARD Education Services, as the 2025–2026 waiver program update under SB1322 may have affected this); 2.5 cumulative GPA required. - **Contact:** Missouri Army National Guard Education Services, 573-638-9500 ext. 37689; moguard.ngb.mil.
Verify locally: - **Benefit:** Covers tuition up to the University of Missouri-Columbia resident rate (~$346/credit hour in recent years) at accredited Missouri institutions; up to 39 semester hours per state fiscal year (July–June); ⚠️ lifetime undergraduate cap is approximately 130 credit hours (verify current cap with MOGUARD Education Services, as the 2025–2026 waiver program update under SB1322 may have affected this); 2. - ⚠️ Subject to annual state appropriations; verify funding availability.

Authority: RSMo § 173.239 (amended).

33. K-12 Support

**Purple Star School Designation**

34. State Student Loan / Scholarship

Missouri resident (current or former) or Missouri National Guard unit member; any qualifying wartime conflict. - **Contact:** Missouri Veterans Commission, 573-751-3779.

Employment & Licensing

35. Veterans Hiring Preference

51%+ owned and managed by service-disabled veteran(s); Missouri-based for-profit business; certified through Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity. - **Certification:** oeo.mo.gov/sdve-certification-program/.

Authority: RSMo § 36.220.

36. Professional License Fee Waiver

**Military Experience Credit**
Verify locally: No specific fee waiver for veterans on initial license applications has been identified — ⚠️ verify with individual boards.

37. Professional License Reciprocity — Military Spouse

**Temporary Courtesy Licenses for Military Spouses**
Verify locally: ⚠️ Temporary license terms and covered professions vary by board; check with the specific Missouri licensing board for your profession.

38. Business License Fee Break

**SDVE Certification** — See §35. Certified SDVEs receive procurement preference on state contracts. No separate business license fee waiver has been identified beyond the procurement preference. Application through Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO).

39. Civil Service / Retirement Credit

**MOSERS Military Service Credit Purchase**

Housing & Financial

40. State Home Loan / Down-Payment Assistance

Missouri does not operate a state-level veteran home loan or down-payment assistance program separate from the federal VA Home Loan Guaranty. ⚠️ Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) operates first-time homebuyer programs that veterans may qualify for on general terms — verify at mhdc.com. These are not veteran-specific programs.

41. Financial Assistance / Emergency Relief

Missouri National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve members experiencing financial hardship; must not have received MMFRF grant within the past 12 months; hardship must require resolution within one week. ⚠️ A rank range of E-3 through O-3 (including WO-1 and WO-2) has appeared in some sources; verify current eligibility directly with the MMFRF coordinator at MOGUARD (888-526-MONG), as this could not be confirmed from primary sources consulted. - **Benefit:** Emergency grants up to $3,000; one grant per 12-month period. - **Contact:** Nearest Family Assistance Center Specialist or Missouri National Guard 888-526-MONG.
Verify locally: ⚠️ A rank range of E-3 through O-3 (including WO-1 and WO-2) has appeared in some sources; verify current eligibility directly with the MMFRF coordinator at MOGUARD (888-526-MONG), as this could not be confirmed from primary sources consulted.

42. State Veteran Bonus

Active duty during conflict dates; Missouri resident at application, entry, discharge, or death, or Missouri National Guard unit member; honorably discharged or still serving. - **Application:** DD214 + application to Office of Adjutant General, ATTN: Veterans Awards, P.O. Box 1808, Jefferson City, MO 65102; 573-638-9561 / 866-834-3431.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify at veteranbenefits.

43. Specially Adapted Housing — State Supplement

No Missouri state-funded adapted housing grant supplement to the federal VA SAH/SHA grants has been identified. Veterans rely on federal VA grants: SAH (up to $126,526 in FY2026), SHA (up to $25,350), TRA. ⚠️ Verify locally; some county or nonprofit programs may exist.

44. Utility / Heating Assistance

**LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)**

Health & Support

45. State Veterans Home / Nursing Home

(a) meets VA criteria for veteran status; (b) Missouri resident with 180+ consecutive days physical residency before application; (c) requires 24-hour skilled nursing care; (d) not on sex offender registry; (e) no Class A or B felony conviction; (f) facility can accommodate the condition. - **Cost (2026 rate):** $2,773/month (adjusted annually with COLA). ⚠️ Veterans rated 70%+ SC may be eligible for reduced-cost or no-cost care — verify current threshold directly with MVC admissions, as sources are inconsistent. - **Services:** 24-hour skilled nursing; physician care; therapies; medications; cosmetology; dietary; social services. - **Required documents:** DD214, power of attorney documentation, proof of residency, medical information. - **Authority:** 11 CSR 85-1.030; Missouri Veterans Commission. - **Contact:** Individual facility admission coordinators or MVC 573-751-3779.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Veterans rated 70%+ SC may be eligible for reduced-cost or no-cost care — verify current threshold directly with MVC admissions, as sources are inconsistent.

Authority: 11 CSR 85-1.030; Missouri Veterans Commission.

46. Behavioral / Mental Health Programs

**Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) — Veterans Programs**
Verify locally: **Missouri Buddy Check 22 Day:** State law (effective August 28, 2020) designates the 22nd of each month for veteran suicide prevention awareness and education.

47. Dental / Vision / Health Programs

**No state-funded veteran dental program.** Community resources include:

48. Long-Term Care / Aid & Attendance Supplement

**Unavailable as a separate program** — Missouri Veterans Homes (§45) serve as the state's residential long-term care solution. There is no separate state-funded A&A cash supplement beyond the federal VA A&A benefit.

49. Free Legal Aid / Veteran Treatment Courts

Active duty, Reserve, or National Guard members stationed in Missouri, OR Missouri-resident service members stationed elsewhere with legal issues in Missouri jurisdiction. Not available to inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) members. - **Services:** Pro bono attorney referrals for SCRA claims; USERRA claims; consumer protection against predatory practices targeting military communities; legal representation for certain National Guard state active-duty employment claims; free estate planning workshops statewide (open to veterans). - **Contact:** ago.mo.gov/get-help/defenders/; submit inquiry online.

50. Concealed Carry / Firearms Fee Waiver

**No veteran-specific CCW fee waiver identified.** Missouri is a constitutional carry state (permit-less carry for those lawfully able to possess a firearm). Concealed carry permits (CCP) are optional; issued by county sheriffs; fees up to $100 new / $50 renewal (county-set, capped by statute).
Verify locally: ⚠️ Some individual county sheriffs may have local policies reducing fees for veterans or disabled veterans — verify with your county sheriff's office.

Authority: RSMo §§ 571.101 et seq.; RSMo § 571.205.

51. Vital Records / Notary Fee Waiver

**Free Criminal Background Checks for Homeless Veterans**
Verify locally: **Free Criminal Background Checks for Homeless Veterans** Missouri State Highway Patrol provides free criminal background checks for honorably discharged homeless veterans seeking employment, housing, or services. ** ⚠️ Some Missouri counties may waive birth/death certificate copy fees for veterans; verify locally with your county recorder or clerk.

Legal & Administrative

52. Unique State Programs

**Missouri Heroes Way Designation**

Survivor Benefits

53. Surviving Spouse — Property Tax

**POW / 100% SC Death — Homestead Exemption (current law)**
Verify locally: ⚠️ Confirm exact continuation language at revisor.

54. Surviving Spouse — Education

**Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant (RSMo § 173.234)** — Spouses (not remarried) of eligible combat veterans killed or severely disabled (80%+ SC from combat, post-9/11) may receive the grant. Limited to 25 recipients statewide annually; eligible through bachelor's degree. See §30 for full detail.

55. Dependent / Survivor State Benefit

**DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)** — Federal benefit; tax-free at the Missouri state level.

Memorial & Burial

56. State Veterans Cemetery

Same as VA National Cemetery requirements — honorably discharged veteran; death on active duty; 20+ years National Guard/Reserve qualifying service; or activated Reserve member. No Missouri residency requirement. - **Excludes:** Veterans convicted of federal/state capital crimes. - **Services at no charge:** Grave opening and closing; concrete grave liner (if no vault purchased); upright granite headstone or columbarium niche cover; military funeral honors; perpetual care. - **Spouses and eligible dependent children:** May be interred at no charge; pre-registration recommended. - **Pre-registration:** Online at my.mo.gov; paper application at mvc.dps.mo.gov/cemeteries/; bring DD214 and marriage certificate (for spouse). - **Interment schedule:** Monday–Friday, hourly intervals, coordinated through funeral homes. - **Authority:** Missouri Veterans Commission Cemeteries Program.

Authority: Missouri Veterans Commission Cemeteries Program.

57. Burial Allowance / Plot

**Unavailable as a separate cash payment** — Missouri's burial benefit is the free interment at state cemeteries (§56). There is no separate state-funded burial allowance cash payment. Veterans may also access federal VA burial benefits (up to $849 non-service-connected / $2,000 service-connected in FY2026; plot allowance for private cemeteries).

58. Headstone / Memorial / Honors

**Military Funeral Honors**