What's New
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 2023 Annual Report
MDVA's annual report is now available. Click here to view the report.
New Minnesota Benefits for 100% P&T Disabled Veterans
Starting January 1, 2024, the following new benefits are available for Veterans who are rated 100% P&T:
-Exempt from registration fees (including filing fees) for two vehicles of their choosing. This includes passenger vehicles, non-commercial 1-ton pick-up trucks, motorcycles, and RVs. This does NOT include personalized plate fee, annual contributions for special plates, reinstatement fees or impound fees
-Exempt from title fees (including filing fees) for vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2024. This does NOT include salvage inspections or fast track fees.
-Exempt from driver's license and identification card fees for all types of cards (Standard, Real ID, and Enhanced).
Starting June 30, 2024, the following new benefit will be available for Veterans who are rated 100% P&T:
-Exempt from paying motor vehicle sales taxes for vehicles purchased on or after that date.
In order to take advantage of any of these Minnesota benefits, Veterans must show proof of their 100% disability. Any of the following documents are acceptable for eligibility verification: Annual VA Benefits Summary Letter, VA Rating Decision, or DoD Issued Military ID Card with 100% rating annotated in the affiliation section.
MDVA's annual report is now available. Click here to view the report.
New Minnesota Benefits for 100% P&T Disabled Veterans
Starting January 1, 2024, the following new benefits are available for Veterans who are rated 100% P&T:
-Exempt from registration fees (including filing fees) for two vehicles of their choosing. This includes passenger vehicles, non-commercial 1-ton pick-up trucks, motorcycles, and RVs. This does NOT include personalized plate fee, annual contributions for special plates, reinstatement fees or impound fees
-Exempt from title fees (including filing fees) for vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2024. This does NOT include salvage inspections or fast track fees.
-Exempt from driver's license and identification card fees for all types of cards (Standard, Real ID, and Enhanced).
Starting June 30, 2024, the following new benefit will be available for Veterans who are rated 100% P&T:
-Exempt from paying motor vehicle sales taxes for vehicles purchased on or after that date.
In order to take advantage of any of these Minnesota benefits, Veterans must show proof of their 100% disability. Any of the following documents are acceptable for eligibility verification: Annual VA Benefits Summary Letter, VA Rating Decision, or DoD Issued Military ID Card with 100% rating annotated in the affiliation section.