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How do I apply for a new distinctive license plate category?

Sponsoring organizations:

Obtain information related to the application process and package here.

Registrants:

Obtain information related to the commitment to purchase a distinctive license plate category here.

Sponsoring organizations:

Submit an application for a new Distinctive License Plate Category to the Alabama Department of Revenue at MyDMV. The sponsoring organization must be a 501(c)(3), a state agency (including in-state colleges/universities), or an out-of-state college or university. Applicants should review the General Procedures of the Legislative Oversight Committee before submission.

For more information related to the application process and package, visit Motor Vehicle and click on Distinctive Plates in the Distinctive Plates dropdown.

Registrants:

If you wish to purchase a precommitment, visit MyDMV to reserve a plate.

Related FAQs in Proposing a new license plate category, Registration

Both documents are available for reprint and can be requested by either contacting the MVD , or your license plate issuing official who has access to both documents and can reprint them as needed.

The money held in escrow is distributed to the sponsoring organization along with a list of all registrants who submitted pre-commitments for the plate design. Please contact the sponsoring organization for further information including possibility of refunds.

The sponsoring organization should be contacted regarding any request for a refund. This information is available from: https://mydmv.revenue.alabama.gov/TAP/?link=PrecomPlt .

You will receive a Pre-commitment Redemption Voucher by email notifying you when the plate will be available.

Sponsoring organizations:

Submit an application for a new Distinctive License Plate Category to the Alabama Department of Revenue at MyDMV. The sponsoring organization must be a 501(c)(3), a state agency (including in-state colleges/universities), or an out-of-state college or university. Applicants should review the General Procedures of the Legislative Oversight Committee before submission.

For more information related to the application process and package, visit Motor Vehicle and click on Distinctive Plates in the Distinctive Plates dropdown.

Registrants:

If you wish to purchase a precommitment, visit MyDMV to reserve a plate.