Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)
Specialty Disabled Veteran license plate for veterans rated 50%+ with $26 initial and renewal fees.
State BenefitKentuckyTransportation
Verified May 12, 2026 against secure2.kentucky.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — Kentucky
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Where it applies
- Kentucky
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)?
Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability) is a Kentucky transportation benefit for veterans. Specialty Disabled Veteran license plate for veterans rated 50%+ with $26 initial and renewal fees. Requires 50%+ VA disability rating.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Kentucky residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veterans with a 50% or greater (but less than 100%) service-connected VA disability rating.
What Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability) covers
Covers
Specialty Disabled Veteran plate with a $26 initial fee and $26 renewal fee. (A 2023 bill, HB55, that would have waived the fee for 50%+ disabled veterans died in committee and did not become law.)
How to apply for Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)
How to apply
Apply at local County Clerk office with VA authorization.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- secure2.kentucky.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)?
Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability) is for Veterans; requires 50%+ VA disability rating; kentucky residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)?
Requires 50%+ VA disability rating.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Kentucky Transportation
- Disabled Veteran License Plate (No Fee, 100% Disabled)Free plate and renewalsFree license plate with no purchase or renewal fees for 100% disabled veterans.
- Free Driver's License or State ID (100% Disabled) - PROPOSED, NOT ENACTEDNot currently available (proposed legislation did not pass)Proposed exemption from driver's license and personal ID card fees for 100% disabled veterans. NOT currently law — the 2023 bill (HB25) died in committee.