Vehicle/DMV Benefits for Veterans in Arizona
3 Vehicle/DMV benefits for veterans in Arizona.
100% Disabled Veteran Vehicle License Tax & Registration Fee Exemption
Veterans certified 100% service-connected disabled by the VA are exempt from the vehicle license tax (VLT), registration fees, and the public safety fee on one vehicle they own or co-own. The exemption also extends to a qualifying surviving spouse.
Eligibility: Veteran certified as 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; applies to one vehicle. Surviving spouses may qualify (re-certification required annually until remarriage).
Estimated value: Waiver of VLT, registration, and public safety fee on one vehicle
How to apply: Apply in person at an MVD office or by mail with VA certification of 100% disability (ARS 28-5802).
Veteran & Military Specialty License Plates
Arizona MVD offers a range of veteran and military specialty license plates (including Veteran, Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart, and branch-of-service plates). The annual personalization renewal fee on the standard Veteran plate is waived by statute.
Eligibility: Veterans and service members; specific eligibility varies by plate type (e.g., proof of Purple Heart or disability for those plates).
Estimated value: Waived personalization renewal fee on the standard Veteran plate; special-award plates for qualifying veterans
How to apply: Apply through Arizona MVD (AZ MVD Now or a field office) with required proof of eligibility for the specific plate.
Veteran Designation on Driver License or ID Card
Veterans can add a 'VETERAN' designation to their Arizona driver license, commercial license, permit, or identification card as proof of service, useful for accessing veteran discounts and services. There is no fee for the designation itself.
Eligibility: Any veteran with qualifying discharge documentation (DD-214/215/256A/1173, retired/reserve ID, or a U.S. military ID).
Estimated value: No fee for the designation (standard license/ID fees still apply)
How to apply: Complete the driver license/ID application, check the Veteran Designation box, and present veteran documentation in person at an MVD office or authorized third party.