Alabama Gold Star Family

 

Sponsoring Organization:	Alabama Gold Star Families, Inc.
Code Section:	32-6-630
Primary Tag Type(s):	OH
Secondary Tag Type (s):	N/A
Series Began:	January 2010

 

Who may purchase license plates in this category?  All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and members of the immediate family of a person who has died while on active duty in any branch of the U.S. military.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. Documentation required is one of the following:

• DD Form 2064 - Overseas Death Certificate or prior era Department of Defense Death Certificate; or
  
• DD Form 1300 - Report of Casualty; or
• In the event that the registrant is not identified as the next of kin on one of the documents listed above, the registrant must submit a notarized affidavit from the Alabama Gold Star Family organization certifying the registant’s relationship to the deceased service member. The applicant may email contact@alabamagoldstarfamilies.org to request an affidavit.

What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate? $23.00- $890.00 depending on the type of vehicle being registered.

 

May the plates be personalized?  No

 

Additional fees:  $3.00

 

How often are the additional fees paid?  Only in the year the metal plate is issued.

 

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).

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How are the net proceeds from the purchase of this plate distributed? The net proceeds are distributed to base in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40-12-269 and 40-12-270, Code of Alabama.

 

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

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