Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption
Service-connected disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees on their veteran license plate.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — Alabama
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Alabama
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption?
Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption is a Alabama transportation benefit for veterans. Service-connected disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees on their veteran license plate.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Alabama residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veteran with a service-connected disability. Disabled veterans are not required to obtain a distinctive license plate to claim the registration fee exemption.
What Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption covers
Covers
Exemption from privilege/license tax and registration fees. For veterans with 10%-50% disability, the first plate is exempt from registration fees; subsequent plates require full fees. For veterans with 51%+ disability or vehicles with special mechanical controls, the first plate is exempt; subsequent plates cost $5/year.
Estimated savings
Registration fees range from $15-$890 depending on vehicle type.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption
How to apply
Apply at an Alabama Dept. of Revenue Vehicle Licensing Office.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: revenue.alabama.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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