State of Maine Department of Veterans Affairs
Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System
The Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System consists of three cemeteries. One of which is located in Caribou and two located in Augusta. Currently the system is undergoing the design process for development of a cemetery in Springvale.
By law, the State of Maine holds title to all grave lots. The State will, without charge, open and close the grave and furnish perpetual care. Military rank or civilian stature will not be given consideration in selection or size of individual graves. Consequently, all graves will be equal in size and type. Selection of the lot will be made by the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery System office in the order that burial requests occur. Eligible dependents will be buried adjacent to the plot of the buried veteran.
Contact Information:
David Richmond, Superintendent
Glenda Knowlan, Office Manager
Telephone: 207-287-3481
Email: mvmcs@maine.gov
Pre-Registration Eligibility Application
Flower Policy
Hours of Operation
Cemetery Brochure
VA National Cemetery Grave Locator
Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits
This program is administered by the Bureau of Maine Veterans Services. Qualifying dependents are eligible for tuition waiver benefits as defined in Title 37B, Chapter 7, Section 505(2) of the State of Maine Statutes. Dependents under this program must attend a State of Maine state-supported postsecondary vocational school or institution of collegiate grade. Details pertaining to program requirements, information and application may be obtained by clicking on the links below:
VDEB Brochure
VDEB Application
Motor Vehicle Related Benefits and Services
The following motor vehicle plates are available through the Division of Motor Vehicles for Maine veterans:
Veteran Plate
Congressional Medal of Honor
Disabled Veteran Plate
Disabled Veteran Motorcycle Plate
Former POW Plate
Pearl Harbor Survivor Plate
Purple Heart Plate
Sample pictures to include information on criteria and fee/exemptions may be viewed by clicking the following link: sample veteran plates
Decals for certain mlitary awards and for all five branches of the service are not available for use with the veterans' license plate. Detailed information on the decal program may be obtained by by clicking the following link: Decals
Military Discharge Requests
Copies of military discharges (DD214 form or equivalent) are required as proof of service when applying for benefits offered through state and federal agencies as well as local municipalities. Below is a list of resources for accessing copies of military discharges.
1. If you are a veteran whose home of record at time of entry into the service was the State of Maine then the Bureau of Veterans' Services may have a copy of your DD214 (or equivalent) on file. Applications are available on line, however your computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to open the form. A free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader may be obtained by clicking Adobe Acrobat Reader. Once you are ready to download the form, click the following link for the application. The completed application will need to be mailed to our Bureau for processing. Requests generally are responded to within two business days of receipt.
2. If you entered from another state then you should visit the website of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs for a listing of state directors by clicking NASDVA.
3. The National Archives and Records Administration may also be able to assist in providing you with a copy from the National Personnel Records Center. Visit their website by clicking NARA and follow the instructions for completing a request.
Property Tax Exemption Brochure
Recreational Licenses and Privileges
Complimentary Military Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing Licenses
License Provisions for Members of the Military
Disabled Veterans Access to State Parks
Veterans Small Business Loans
The Finance Authority of Maine has a Veterans Small Business Loan Program whereby eligible resident veterans may obtain business loans from local lending institutions, which may be guaranteed up to a certain percentage (based on the amount of the loan) by the State of Maine.
The Authority does not make direct loans.
Veterans interested in applying for htis program must provide the Finance Authority of Maine with a copy of their DD214 (military discharge document). Information on this program may be obtained by contacting the Finance Authority of Maine as follows:
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE
PO BOX 949
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Tel.: 207-623-3263
Website address: http://www.famemaine.com/
Assistance in obtaining copies of DD214s may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Maine Veterans Services at 207-626-4464 or by clicking on the following link to download and application to complete and mailing it to the address shown on the form: DD214 application