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State Benefit·Rhode Island·🚗Transportation

Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees

Exemption from vehicle registration and driver license fees for severely disabled wartime veterans.

Verified May 12, 2026againstdmv.ri.gov

At a glance

Benefit type
Transportation — Rhode Island
Who it's for
Veterans
VA rating needed
100% or higher
Estimated value
$60-$90+/year
Where it applies
Rhode Island
Last verified
May 12, 2026

What is Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees?

Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees is a Rhode Island transportation benefit for veterans. Exemption from vehicle registration and driver license fees for severely disabled wartime veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $60-$90+/year.

Who qualifies

Veterans
  • Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
  • Honorable discharge required
  • Rhode Island residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Rhode Island agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Wartime veteran with honorable discharge AND one of: (a) loss or loss of use of one or both arms, hands, feet, or legs; (b) received a VA grant for specially adapted vehicle; (c) 100% service-connected disability rating; (d) rated TDIU due to service-connected disability.

What Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees covers

Legal Basis

RIGL 31-6-8 (statutory source; contact RI DMV for current application process).

Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: dmv.ri.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.

Frequently asked questions about Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees

Who qualifies for Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees?▾
Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees is for Veterans; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; rhode island residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees?▾
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees worth?▾
The listed value is $60-$90+/year. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees?▾
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Free Vehicle Registration and Driver License Fees?▾
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

Other Rhode Island Transportation

Veteran License Plates

Special veteran/military license plates available (Veteran, Disabled Veteran, National Guard, POW, Purple Heart, Gold Star Family, Bronze Star Medal).

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