County Veteran ID Card

The San Mateo County Veterans Services Office is proud to provide the over 33,000 San Mateo County Veterans with a free Veterans ID Card. These cards identify Veterans who served in our Armed Forces, and received an honorable discharge following their military service.

College Fee Waiver

Dependents of a veteran who has a 0% to 100% disability VA rating may be eligible for free tuition to any Junior College or State and UC Universities. Visit us today to learn more about this California State benefit. 

Check out our college page here: Veterans - Colleges 

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Local VA Sites

CalVet Resource Book

Calvet Resource book

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Contact Information

San Mateo County Veteran Services Office

550 Quarry Road
San Carlos, CA 94002Get Directions

Hours

Monday:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone or Virtual Appointments Only. *Note* DMV Form Services Available- No Appointment Needed .**Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch**
Tuesday - Thursday:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
By Appointment Only *Note* DMV Form Services Available- No Appointment Needed .**Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch**
Friday:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Administrative Day- No In-Person Services Available
Saturday - Sunday:
Closed

Contact Information

Main Line: (650) 802-6598 Email: veteranservices-smc@smcgov.org

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