The County Clerk’s office takes free Veterans Peddler’s License applications (statewide vend on a DD-214 and Somerset residency), registers DD-214 discharge papers permanently at no charge, issues a free Veteran ID Card listing the branch of service, and issues a Gold Star Family ID on the child’s DD 1300.
Also called: Veterans Peddler’s License, DD-214, Veteran ID Card, Gold Star Family ID, DD 1300, no fee.
The clerk's veterans-services page (read through the Internet Archive's capture of August 10, 2025; the live site answers Akamai's 403 to every automated fetch).
"VETERANS PEDDLER'S LICENSE - Veterans residing in Somerset County may apply for a Veterans Peddler's License. You must be an honorably discharged veteran and you must apply in person at the Clerk's Office. You will need to provide your DD-214 discharge papers and proof of Somerset County residency. This permit allows you to vend in the State of New Jersey. There is no fee for this service."
"VETERANS DISCHARGE FILING - Veterans can register their DD-214 Discharge Papers with the County Clerk's Office. Registering this form affords the veteran the security of knowing that his/her records are permanently recorded. This is especially important since certified copies of this document may be necessary to verify your veteran status. There is no fee for this service."
"VETERAN ID CARDS - Veterans are eligible to receive a Veteran ID Card. The Veteran ID Card is a photo ID which lists the branch of service that the individual was discharged from. Once you file your DD-214 with our office, you may apply for a Veteran ID Card. There is no fee for this service. **The Veteran ID Card cannot be used as a government issued ID**"
"GOLD STAR FAMILY ID - Gold Star Parent Photo ID Cards are available to the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of a member of the armed forces who lost their life while on active duty for the United States. You will need to provide your child's DD 1300 Report of Casualty along with proof of Somerset County residency. There is no fee for this service." "Make an appointment for any of our Veterans Services."
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Somerset County veterans and Gold Star families
The peddlers licence, DD-214 filing, ID card and Gold Star card are for veterans and the families of the fallen. No rating is required.
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Disclaimer
VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.