Retired Fire Fighter

 

Sponsoring Organization:	N/A
Code Section:	32-6-280
Primary Tag Type(s):	RF (Pre-numbered)
Secondary Tag Type (s):	N/A
Series Began:	January 2012

 

Who may purchase license plates in this category?  All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and retired members of a paid or part-paid fire department of the state.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. The Fire Fighters’ Personnel Standards and Education Commission will provide a list of all eligible retired fire fighters from paid or part-paid fire departments on their website for the county licensing officials' offices. The registrant's name must appear on this list in order to be eligible to receive the Retired Fire Fighter license plate. If the registrant's name is not on the list, the registrant may present to the licensing official proof of his or her retirement from a fire department by means of a certificate signed by the chief officer of the fire department on the Certificate of Eligibility for Retired Firefighter License Plates that may be downloaded by clicking here. Proof is not required for renewal of the license plate.

 

What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate?  $23.00- $105.00 depending on the type of vehicle being registered.

 

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? The net proceeds are distributed to base in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40-12-269 and 40-12-270, Code of Alabama 1975.

 

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