Free Disabled Veteran License Plates (100% Disabled)
Free Disabled Veteran license plates and permanent registration cards for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans (no annual renewal trip required).
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Maryland residency
How to apply
Free plates + permanent registration card
Apply through the official Maryland agency.
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Eligibility
VA rating of 100% permanent and total disability or 100% IU. Maryland resident.
Covers
Free Disabled Veteran license plate (with optional wheelchair symbol). Qualifying veterans receive a permanent registration card and sticker, eliminating the need to renew registration at MVA each year. The MDOT MVA page does not state outright that the underlying state registration fee is fully waived in all cases — confirm current fee status with MVA before relying on this benefit for fee-zero planning.
How to apply
Apply through MDOT MVA online via MyMVA or by mail with your VA award letter showing 100% P&T or IU.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Maryland state agency before applying.
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