Alabama vehicle registration renewal military

Prior to purchasing this plate, the veteran must provide a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating certification and one of the following:

• Proper military identification card
• DD214
• Affidavit from Veteran Affairs

Registration Fees:

Disability rating of 10% to 50%:

• The first plate is exempt from registration fees and license plate issuance fees. The registrant is NOT exempt from ad valorem taxes.
• Registrant must pay all applicable registration fees and license plate issuance fees for subsequent license plates.

Disability rating of 51% and higher or vehicle has special mechanical control devices:

• The first plate is exempt from the registration fees and license plate issuance fees. The registrant is NOT exempt from ad valorem taxes.
• Registrant must pay a $5 annual fee for subsequent license plates.

Vehicle all or partly paid for by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs:

• All license plates are exempt from registration fees and ad valorem taxes (Section 40-12-254).

Disabled veterans are not required to obtain the Disabled Veteran distinctive license plate in order to claim the registration fee(s) exemption/reduction.

Other Information:

• The surviving spouse of a veteran fitting these criteria may not obtain nor retain the plate.
• The Application for Disability Access Parking Credentials must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate decal.

For other pertinent information, please visit the Registration File Information page.