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Veterans Bonus

Sparked by an inquiry in 2007 from an Ohio soldier serving in Iraq, Richard Cordray asked the Legislature to ask Ohio voters to approve a bonus payment to veterans in salute of their service. Voters approved a similar benefit after World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam. In November 2009, more than seven in 10 Ohioans approved the bonus.

Apply Now

Applications for the Ohio Veterans Service Bonus are now available at www.veteransbonus.ohio.gov.

Notary Service

Applications must be notarized before submission to the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.

County Clerk Locations
Notary service for applications is available at all of Ohio’s 216 county clerk of courts locations in all 88 counties. Some clerk locations may assess a nominal fee. Call in advance for specific details.

Ohio Attorney General’s Office Locations
Free notary service is available at Ohio Attorney General’s office locations around the state.

Tell a Friend

If you know someone who may be eligible for this bonus, please ask them to visit this page at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/VeteransBonus.

Questions about the veterans bonus?

Ohio Department of Veterans Services
77 South High Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
1-877-OHIOVET
(614) 728-4809 (fax)
www.veteransbonus.ohio.gov

Benefits

Eligible veterans who served in the Persian Gulf, Iraq or Afghanistan wars may receive $100 for each month of active duty service up to $1,000. Eligible veterans serving on active duty elsewhere in the world during these wars may receive $50 a month up to a maximum of $500. An eligible veteran may combine their service bonuses for a maximum payment of $1,500.

Learn more about the veterans bonus

Hear from Attorney General Cordray and other state leaders about the origins of the veterans bonus and how to apply for it.