On March 12, 2019, Act 2019-2 was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. This act amends Section 40-12-242, Code of Alabama, 1975, to include an additional registration fee of $200 for each battery electric vehicle and $100 for each plug-in hybrid electric vehicle operated on the public highways of...
HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES
Changes in 2020 for Mandatory Liability Law
By Leada Gore | lgore@al.comA change in Alabama’s insurance laws will give a break to people found driving without insurance.Currently, a driver found without liability insurance who is unable to provide proof of coverage within 30 days faces suspension of their registration. A $200 reinstatement fee and proof of insurance is...
STAR ID will be required for air travel in 2020
https://www.tsa.govEffective October 1, 2020, every air traveler will need a REAL ID compliant license /ID (STAR ID) or another form of identification for air travel. (See TSA's website for a full list of acceptable identification for domestic air travel at www.tsa.gov.In response to acts of terrorism committed against the United States...
I SHARE THE ROAD
All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and supporters of the Fairhope Cycling Project may purchase this license plate. The net proceeds will used by FCP to promote, educate, and help make the communities of Alabama bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
NEW TAG PROPOSED FOR VENECIA’S FOUNDATION
Venecia’s Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports cancer patients, needs at least 250 online purchases before production begins on personalized car tags. Venecia’s Foundation is named after Piedmont resident Venecia Butler, who died of cancer in April 2015. About a year ago the organization began the paperwork to start the...
LEGION OF VALOR
Who may purchase license plates in this category? Any resident of the State of Alabama who is a member of the Legion of Valor with positive proof of membership and the award of the Medal of Honor, the Army Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Air Force Cross....
BRONZE STAR
Who may purchase license plates in this category? A resident of Alabama who is the recipient of the Bronze Star. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. A DD214 indicating the registrant is a recipient of the Bronze Star must...
SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST SICKLE CELL DISEASE
Who may purchase license plates in this category? All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and supporters of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Central Alabama Chapter, Inc. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? No What registration fees...
ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL PLATE
Who may purchase license plates in this category? All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? No What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate? $15.00- $890.00 depending on the...
PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS
Who may purchase license plates in this category? All residents of Alabama who are vehicle owners and are paid members of a paid or part paid fire department of the state. Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? Yes. The Firefighters’...
IN MEMORY OF
Beginning January 1, 2016, Alabama residents will have the option of purhcasing a license plate to honor their loved ones who have passed away. Proceeds from this purchase will go directly to the State General Fund. Plates are available for personalization. No documentation is required at the time of purchase....
MANY NEWLY DESIGNED PLATES TO CHOOSE FROM
Several of Alabama's familiar license plates are coming back in 2016 with a fresh, new look. Jacskonville State University, Miles College, and Stillman University have all come out with a new design. In addition, residents will find new designs on some of their favorite specialty plates as well. National Wild...