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Purple Heart

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:
Sections 32-6-250, 32-6-250.1, and 32-6-231.1, Code of Ala. 1975 (Admin. Rule 810-5-1-.232)
Required Documents

To qualify for the plate the veteran must provide one of the following:

  • DD214;
  • Certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs as provided by §32-6-350(d), Code of Ala. 1975. Please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs for specific documentation required by the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
  • Affidavit from Veteran Affairs

The Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.

The plates may not be personalized.

The distinctive license plate follows the owner and is not transferable between vehicle owners.

The surviving spouse of a veteran fitting this criteria may not obtain the plate.

The surviving spouse of a veteran fitting this criteria may retain the plate.

Registration Fees:

The registrant is exempt from registration fees (but not ad valorem taxes) for the first plate.

Other Information:

Additional Fees:

  • All applicable registration fees and ad valorem taxes must be remitted for any additional plates obtained.
  • The registration fees range from $15 to $105 depending on the type of vehicle being registered.