US Armed Forces Retired

 

Code Section:	32-6-290 and 32-6-231.1
Primary Tag Type(s):	RM
Secondary Tag Type (s):	01 (Disability Access)
Series Began:	August 2008

 

Who may purchase license plates in this category?  Retired military persons retired under honorable conditions, National Guard retirees, and retired military reservists. In addition, the spouse of a retired military member or retired reservist may be issued one (1) retired military distinctive license plate for the remainder of their lifetime or until they remarry, upon payment of the regular registration fees and taxes.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes.

• Retired military persons must provide a DD214 form. 
• Retired National Guardsmen must provide an NGB Form 22 or Notice of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20 year letter).
• Retired military reservists must provide a Notice of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20 year letter).
• A spouse must provide a dependent ID card.

The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.

What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate?   $23.00-$105.00, based 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 when a metal plate is issued.

 

Are plates in this category transferable?  If so, to whom?  No. The distinctive license plate follows the owner.

 

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? Yes

May the surviving spouse retain the plate? Yes

How many plates may the registrant obtain? No limit