Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration & Ownership Tax Exemption
Exemption from vehicle registration fees and ownership tax on one vehicle for veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
50% or more service-connected disability rating, OR loss/loss of use of one or both feet or hands, OR permanent visual impairment/blindness. Honorable discharge required. One vehicle per veteran.
Note
Veterans rated below 50% who qualify through loss of limbs or blindness cannot be automatically identified by disability rating alone. If you believe you qualify under those criteria, please contact your county clerk or County Motor Vehicle Office directly.
Covers
Exemption from vehicle registration fees and ownership (specific ownership) tax on one passenger vehicle, truck (under 16,000 lbs empty weight), recreational vehicle, motor home, or motorcycle. First set of disabled veteran plates is also fee-exempt.
How to apply
County Motor Vehicle Office. Requires VA qualification letter or benefits summary and proof of honorable discharge.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-04 against vets.colorado.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Colorado state agency before applying.
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