Active Reserve

 

Code Section:	32-6-351 and 40-12-244
Administrative Rule:	810-5-1-.206
Primary Tag Type(s):	US
Secondary Tag Type (s):	N/A
Series Began:	August 2008

 

Who may purchase license plates in this category?  All residents of Alabama who are active members of the United States Armed Forces Reserve.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. The applicant must provide an Active Reserve identification card and an affidavit signed by the unit commander.

 

What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate?  The registrant is exempt from registration fees for the first plate but must pay ad valorem taxes.  All applicable registration fees and ad valorem taxes must be remitted for any additional plates issued.  These fees vary from $23.00-$105.00, based on vehicle type. Active Reserve members are not required to purchase the Active Reserve distinctive license plate in order to claim a registration fee exemption.

 

May the plates be personalized?  No

 

Additional fees:  N/A

 

How often are the additional fees paid?  N/A

 

Are plates in this category transferable?  If so, to whom?  The plates are not transferable between vehicle owners.

 

What type of vehicles may this plate be displayed upon?  Private passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and pleasure motor vehicles (i.e., recreational vehicles) not exceeding 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

 

How are the net proceeds from the purchase of this plate distributed? N/A

 

How often does the license plate design change? Every five (5) years.

 

May the surviving spouse obtain the plate? No

May the surviving spouse retain the plate? No

How many plates may the registrant obtain? No limit.