OCEAN CITY FREE BEACH TAGS FOR VETERANS & ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY This year’s Military Beach Tags are free to Veterans and active duty Armed Forces members.
The 2026 Ocean City military beach tag features the “America 250"” logo to celebrate our 250 years of history.
These tags are now available for pickup at City Hall (Ninth Street entrance at 861 Asbury Avenue), the Roy Gillian Welcome Center (on the Rt. 52 causeway) and the 46th Street Welcome Center (46th Street and West Avenue).
Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s). Veterans also receive free tags (veteran only) and must show veteran ID or veteran status on driver’s license. Active military members, spouses and immediate children up to age 23 also are eligible to receive free tags (must show military ID, spouse ID and children). If you have received a tag in the past, only a driver’s license is needed.