Military Benefits
Services
Honorably discharged veterans may have a Veteran's Designation added to the front of their Florida Driver License or ID card.
100% Disabled Veteran Fee Exemption
If you are a 100% Disabled Veteran, you may be exempt from certain driver license, ID, and/or motor vehicle fees.
Renewal While Deployed or on Active Duty
If you are on active military duty out of state or out of the country and need to process a driver license or ID card transaction, you may be able to complete your transaction without visiting an office.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Skills Test Waiver
Military members with recent experience driving large trucks in the military may be eligible to obtain a Florida commercial driver license without taking the skills exams normally required.
Initial Registration Fee Exemption
Military members may be eligible to save $225 when registering their vehicle for the first time in Florida.
Based on eligibility, military members may qualify for a specialty military plate in Florida.
One tax-free license plate can be issued to a disabled veteran with a 100% service-connected disability.
Active-duty military members stationed outside of Florida who purchase a vehicle or boat may be eligible for a sales tax exemption.
If your mobile home or motor vehicle registration expires while you're serving on active duty 35 miles or more from your home of record, no late fee is charged.
Active-duty military members and their dependent spouse stationed in another state who claim Florida as their state of residency may be exempt from carrying Florida insurance.
If you're a current or prior military member and own a home in Manatee County, you might qualify for property tax discounts.
Military Gold Sportsman's License
Active-duty or retired military service members may be eligible to receive a Military Gold Sportsman's License.
If you are 100% totally and permanently disabled, you may be entitled to a free Florida hunting/fishing license. You must apply and submit the required documents online. For more information and to apply online today, visit the state's online hunting and fishing service (GoOutdoorsFlorida.com). Once approved, print your free hunting and fishing license online.
