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Active Reserve

Issued To:
  • Private passenger automobiles
  • Pickup trucks
  • Motorcycles
  • Pleasure motor vehicles (i.e., recreational vehicles) not exceeding 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
Code Section:
§32-6-351 and §40-12-244, Code of Ala. 1975
Required Documents

The applicant must provide an Active Reserve identification card or common access card (CAC) and an affidavit signed by the unit commander confirming the reservist/vehicle owner remains in military service and is entitled to the registration fee exemption.

Registration Fees:

The registrant is exempt from registration fees for the first plate but must pay ad valorem taxes.

Other Information:

Additional Fees:

  • All applicable registration fees and ad valorem taxes must be remitted for any additional plates issued.
  • These fees vary from $15 to $105, based on vehicle type.
  • Active Reserve members are not required to purchase the Active Reserve distinctive license plate in order to claim a registration fee exemption.