Who qualifies for a motor vehicle excise exemption?

To qualify for a motor vehicle excise Blind Exemption, all of the following must be met:

  • Permanent impairment of vision in both eyes;
  • Must own and register vehicle for their own personal use;
  • Must submit either a certificate from the Division of the Blind or a physician's letter;
  • Vehicle must be owned and registered by blind person.

To qualify for a motor vehicle excise Handicapped Exemption, all of the following must be met:

  • Must suffer either the lost of or the permanent loss of use of both arms or both legs;
  • A letter from a physician stating such loss;
  • If exemption is sought due to loss of use of limbs, the letter must state that is a permanent loss;
  • Vehicle must be owned and registered by a handicapped person.

If a person qualifies for a blind or handicapped motor vehicle exemption and owns more than one vehicle, they have the right to choose which vehicle the exemption is applied to.