Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption (Loss of Limb)
Exemption from the 4% motor vehicle excise tax for veterans who lost use of one or more limbs from service.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Honorably discharged NM resident veteran who lost or lost the use of one or both arms (at or above the wrist) or one or both legs (at or above the ankle) from a service-connected cause.
Covers
Exemption from the 4% motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) on one vehicle. On a $40,000 vehicle purchase, this saves $1,600.
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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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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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No registration fees for up to two vehicles for veterans rated 50%+ service-connected disabled.
$50-$100+/year per vehicle
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