Medal of Honor

 

Code Section:	32-6-250 and 32-6-231.1
Primary Tag Type(s):	MO
Secondary Tag Type (s):	01 (Disability Access)
Series Began:	1982

 

Who may purchase license plates in this category?  A resident of Alabama who is the recipient of the Medal of Honor or the widow of a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. The veteran must provide certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs.

 

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?  The registrant is exempt from registration fees and ad valorem taxes for the first plate.  All applicable registration fees and ad valorem taxes must be remitted for any additional plates obtained.  The registration fees range from $23.00 to $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, provided upon the death of the qualifying veteran, the surviving spouse may retain the license plate.

 

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? N/A. This is a permanent plate.

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