Did you know that some states offer discounts on the cost of car registration fees for senior drivers?
That’s right! In a few places, elderly drivers can qualify for reduced-cost or free vehicle registrations.
Learn about which states offer license plate discounts to senior drivers below.
Car Insurance Discounts for Senior Drivers
Even if your state DMV doesn’t offer discounts on your car registration renewal, there are still some ways that senior drivers can save.
One of the big ones is on their car insurance premiums.
Finding ways to save on car insurance is one of the best ways to save money on your vehicle-related expenses each year.
Some tips for finding the most savings include:
- Comparing car insurance quotes periodically to find the best rates.
- Apply for car insurance discounts that you may qualify for.
- Practice safe driving habits to avoid accidents and claims.
- Stay up-to-date with traffic laws to avoid getting tickets.
License Plate Renewal Discounts for Seniors by State
Find your state below for details about the cost of registration renewals and license plates for senior drivers 65+.
Many states offer discounts to elderly drivers to help them save on vehicle registration fees.
For more information regarding vehicle registration and titling procedures in each state, check out some of our handy guides, such as:
- New Car Registrations and Titles.
- Car Registration Renewal.
- Replacing a Lost Registration.
- Replacing a Lost Title.
- Title Transfers.
For official information, please visit the website for your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
Alabama
There are no registration discounts for senior vehicle owners in Alabama.
Alaska
In Alaska, the DMV offers a registration fee and tax exemption for drivers who are at least 65 years old.
You can apply this senior license plate discount on up to one vehicle. You must hold the title of the vehicle, and the vehicle must be one of the following:
- A passenger car or truck.
- A motor home.
- A motorcycle.
- Non-commercial trailers.
If you have multiple registered vehicles in your name, you should be able to choose which one the discount is applied to.
Arizona
The Arizona MVD does not offer registration exemptions for senior drivers.
Arkansas
There are no car registration discounts for seniors in Arkansas.
California
The California DMV does not offer license plate discounts for seniors.
Colorado
There are no senior registration fee discounts offered by the Colorado DMV.
Connecticut
Connecticut DMV does not have special registration fees for senior drivers.
Delaware
There are no license plate discounts for seniors offered by the DE DMV.
Florida
The Florida DHSMV does not offer special fees for elderly vehicle owners.
Georgia
There are no license plate renewal discounts offered by the Georgia DOR.
Hawaii
The Hawaii DMV does not offer special registration fees for elderly drivers.
Idaho
There are no special license plate fees for seniors in Idaho.
Illinois
The Illinois offers discounted license plate fees for resistance who qualify and apply for the Benefit Access program.
For those that qualify, the discounted license plate fee is $24.
The senior license plate discount applies to up to one vehicle per household per year, and can only be used for:
- Passenger vehicles.
- B-trucks.
- Disability plates.
- Military plates.
- RVs up to 8,000 lbs.
For details and eligibility requirements, please visit: http://www.state.il.us/aging.
Indiana
There are no discounted registration fees for elderly drivers in Indiana.
Iowa
There are not any registration fee discounts offered to elderly vehicle owners in Iowa.
Kansas
The Kansas DOR does not have discounted license plate fees for seniors.
Kentucky
There are no special registration fees for seniors in Kentucky.
Louisiana
The Louisiana OMV does not have reduced registration fees for elderly drivers.
Maine
The Maine BMV does not have special registration fees or license plate renewal discounts for elderly drivers.
Maryland
The Maryland MVA does not offer reduced car registration fees for seniors.
Massachusetts
There are no discounted registration fees for senior drivers in Massachusetts.
Michigan
There are no discounted vehicle registration fees for elderly drivers in Michigan.
Minnesota
Minnesota does not have special license plate fees for seniors.
Mississippi
There are not any special license plate fees for senior drivers in Mississippi.
Missouri
The Missouri DOR does not offer any discounted vehicle registration fees for seniors.
Montana
There are no discounted registration fees offered by the Montana MVD.
Nebraska
The Nebraska DMV does not offer discounted registration fees for older drivers.
Nevada
There are no special vehicle registration rates for elderly drivers in Nevada.
New Hampshire
The NH DMV does not have discounted vehicle registration fees for elderly drivers.
New Jersey
New Jersey MVC does not offer discounted vehicle registration fees for senior drivers.
New Mexico
There are no discounted license plate fees for seniors in New Mexico.
New York
Cost of registration with the New York DMV is the same for drivers of all ages.
North Carolina
The North Carolina DMV does not offer discounted registration renewal fees.
North Dakota
There are not any discounted registration fees for elderly vehicle owners in North Dakota.
Ohio
The Ohio BMV does not have discounted registration fees for seniors.
Oklahoma
There are no discounted registration fees for elderly drivers in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Oregon DMV registration fees cost the same for all drivers.
Pennsylvania
PennDOT offers a discounted annual vehicle registration fee of $10 to seniors who qualify for the retired registration status.
To apply, you’ll need to complete the following form: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BMV/BMV%20Forms/mv-371.pdf
Rhode Island
There are no lower costs for vehicle registrations for senior drivers in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
South Carolina DMV does not have special car registration fees for elderly drivers.
South Dakota
There are no discounted rates for vehicle registration in South Dakota.
Tennessee
The Tennessee DOR does not have discounted registration costs for seniors.
Texas
The Texas DMV does not have discounted license plate fees for senior drivers.
Utah
There are no special registration fees for senior drivers in Utah.
Vermont
The Vermont DMV does not offer reduced license plate fees for elderly drivers.
Virginia
Senior drivers do not get reduced cost registration in Virginia.
Washington
There are no special registration fees offered to senior drivers by the Washington DOL.
Washington D.C.
There are no specific senior car registration discounts offered by the DC DMV.
West Virginia
The WV DMV does not offer discounted license plate fees for seniors.
Wisconsin
All drivers are subject to the same registration fee requirements in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
The Wyoming DOT does not offer discounted vehicle registration to seniors.