Free DV License Plate and Vehicle Registration
Free Disabled Veteran license plate, vehicle registration, and sales tax exemption on one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Florida residency
Details
Eligibility
Per Fla. Stat. 320.084, honorably discharged veteran who is a Florida resident for the 5 years immediately preceding application (or has established domicile under s. 222.17) AND meets one of: vehicle purchased with VA financial assistance, 100% service-connected disability rating from VA, or receives 100% disability retirement pay from any armed service branch.
Covers
One free "DV" license plate and free initial validation sticker per eligible veteran. Plate may be transferred to another vehicle owned by the veteran. Sales tax exemption (under s. 212.08) applies separately only to vehicles adapted for the veteran's service-connected disability (VA-adapted vehicles), not all vehicles with DV plates.
How to apply
County Tax Collector's office with VA documentation.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Florida state agency before applying.
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