Disabled Veteran License Plate / Registration Fee Exemption
No registration fees for up to two vehicles for veterans rated 50%+ service-connected disabled.
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Apply directly through the official New Mexico agency.
About this benefit
Eligibility
NM resident veteran with 50% or greater service-connected disability.
Covers
No registration fees (including regular registration fee) for up to two vehicles (including motorcycles). Special disabled veteran license plate issued.
How to apply
NM Motor Vehicle Division, application form MVD10353.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.mvd.newmexico.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the New Mexico state agency before applying.
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Reduced Motor Vehicle Registration Fees
Registration fees at two-thirds the standard rate for veterans without sufficient property for the full property tax exemption.
$15-$30/year per vehicle
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Exemption from the 4% motor vehicle excise tax for veterans who lost use of one or more limbs from service.
4% of vehicle purchase price
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