Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax and Fee Exemption | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68508
State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Eligibility
- An individual who served on active duty in the armed forces, has separated under honorable conditions, and has established the present existence of a service-connected disability (including those rated at 0%); or
- An individual who is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension because of a public statute administered by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or a military department;
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- Military Connected
Starting January 1, 2026, disabled veterans in Nebraska can receive a motor vehicle tax and fee exemption for one vehicle owned and used for their personal transportation.
Veterans are encouraged to apply in advance of their registration or renewal, as it may take up to 48 hours for information to be available to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) after a registry application is approved.
When registering or renewing a vehicle in person, a qualifying veteran will need to inform the county treasurer’s staff they qualify for the exemption. When renewing online, they will need to select the “Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption” option on the online application.
The request for the tax exemption must occur within 30 days after purchase of a vehicle.
For registration renewal, the request must occur prior to the final day of the expiration month. If the request is made outside the required timeframe, the veteran will not qualify for the exemption until the next renewal period.