Fire Fighter
| Sponsoring Organization: | N/A |
| Code Section: | 32-6-270 |
| Primary Tag Type(s): | FD (Pre-numbered) |
| Secondary Tag Type (s): | N/A |
| Series Began: | May 2008 |
Who may purchase license plates in this category? All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and fire fighters or are widows/widowers of fire fighters who died in the line of duty.
Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. The Alabama Forestry Commission will provide a list of eligible volunteer fire fighters and the Fire Fighters’ Personnel Standards and Education Commission will provide a list of all members of paid or part-paid fire departments on their websites for the county licensing officials' offices. The registrant's name must appear on one of these lists in order to be eligible to receive the 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 membership in a fire department by means of certificate signed by the chief officer of the applicant on a form prescribed by the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Widows/widowers must present a certificate from the Alabama Forestry Commission signed by the chief of the fire fighter's fire department.
What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate? $23.00- $105.00 depending on the type of vehicle being registered.
A volunteer fire fighter who is a resident of Alabama is entitled to a registration fee exemption for one vehicle. The exemption extends only for the purchase of a Fire Fighter distinctive license plate.
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.