Driver's License Fee Exemption (100% Disabled)
Exemption from driver's license transaction fees for 100% disabled veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — Massachusetts
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Where it applies
- Massachusetts
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Driver's License Fee Exemption (100% Disabled)?
Driver's License Fee Exemption (100% Disabled) is a Massachusetts transportation benefit for veterans. Exemption from driver's license transaction fees for 100% disabled veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Massachusetts residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
VA-determined 100% disability rating or deemed unemployable due to service-connected disability.
What Driver's License Fee Exemption (100% Disabled) covers
Covers
Exemption from the transaction fee for a passenger driver's license (new and renewal). Per the HERO Act (signed Aug 2024).
How to apply for Driver's License Fee Exemption (100% Disabled)
How to apply
Through the MA RMV.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: mass.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.
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