An applicant for a veteran distinctive license plate shall be a veteran of the appropriate conflict or otherwise qualify for the distinctive license plate as authorized by this chapter. Notwithstanding subsection (d) of Section 32-6-350, the applicant shall provide the licensing official with form DD214 or any other documentation prescribed by law or administrative rule as evidence of qualification for the license plate. In the event that form DD214 or other qualifying documentation prescribed by law or administrative rule is unavailable, the applicant shall provide the licensing official with a certification of eligibility from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs after the applicant provides that office with other authoritative documentation evidencing eligibility for the license plate.