Disabled Veteran License Plate (50%+ Disability)
Specialty Disabled Veteran license plate for veterans rated 50%+ with standard fees.
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Apply directly through the official Kentucky agency.
About this benefit
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veterans with a 50% or greater (but less than 100%) service-connected VA disability rating.
Covers
Specialty Disabled Veteran plate with a $23 initial fee and $23 renewal fee that goes to the veterans' program trust fund (per HB55, KRS 186.162; some third-party sources still cite $26).
How to apply
Apply at local County Clerk office with VA authorization.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against secure2.kentucky.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Kentucky state agency before applying.
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