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Page 6, Martin Downs

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Martin County Tax Collector disability and is qualified to obtain a driver’s license is

generally exempt from all fees. An honorably discharged
We Salute You! disabled veteran who has been a resident of Florida for the past
five years or who has established domicile may apply for one
By Ruth Pietruszewski, free disabled veteran “DV” license plate for an owned or leased
Martin County Tax vehicle; however, there is a $4.80 annual state registration fee.
Collector Free license plates with a wheelchair emblem are available for
The freedoms we enjoy in those veterans permanently confined to a wheelchair and who
our country inspire people all otherwise qualify for a DV plate.
over the world. It is because Disabled veterans with mobility impairment may apply for
of the selfless acts of bravery, the disabled parking plate with the wheelchair emblem. No state
courage and patriotism of the agency, county, municipality or agency thereof may charge the United States Armed Forces, or the spouse, or un-remarried
men and women who serve driver of a vehicle displaying a “DV” license plate any fee for surviving spouse of such veteran for a new or an existing business.
and have served our country parking on public streets, highways, or in any metered parking America owes an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the men
that have provided and kept our space. Total and permanently disabled Florida veterans are and women in military uniform sacrificing so much, because
“Land of the free.” Every day exempt from county and municipality building licenses or permit we truly are “The Land of the Free Because of the Brave.” Ruth
our military put their safety at risk and their lives on hold to defend fees when making certain improvements to their residence in “Ski” Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax Collector, and her staff
the liberty we all enjoy. Through the course of American history, order to make the dwelling habitable or safe. annually honor veterans by participating in the Veterans Day and
courageous men and women have taken up arms to protect the The Military Gold Sportsman’s license is available for a Memorial Day parades, daily prioritize serving veterans any way
most important principles upon which our country depend. reduced fee of $20 to any resident who is an active or retired they can, and support the men and women who bravely serve
License plates honoring the individual armed services are member of the U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces Reserve our country.
available to the general public. Your purchase of the “Florida or National Guard. State hunting and fishing licenses and permits God Bless America.
Salutes Veterans” or one of the state’s U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. shall be issued without fees for
Air Force, Marines or U.S. Coast Guard license plates directly five years to any veteran who is
helps veterans. a Florida resident, certified or
Honorably discharged Florida veterans can add a veteran determined to be 100 percent
designation “V” to their driver’s license or ID card by visiting totally and permanently
any Florida driver’s license office. There is no charge or fee disabled by the VA or the U.S.
collected to display this designation on a veteran’s driver’s Armed Forces, or who has been
license. A homeless veteran may renew or obtain a new Florida issued a valid disabled veteran
ID card free of any charges. ID card by FDVA.
Any honorably discharged veteran who has a valid FDVA Martin County Tax Collector
100 percent disabled veteran card or who has been determined provides a free business tax
to have a 100 percent total and permanent service-connected exemption for veterans of the

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