Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)
Specialty Disabled Veteran license plate for veterans rated 50%+ with $26 initial and renewal fees.
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
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)
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Free plate and renewals
Free Driver's License or State ID (100% Disabled) - PROPOSED, NOT ENACTED
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Not currently available (proposed legislation did not pass)
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