Alabama § 32-6-300 - Issuance Authorized; Fee; Term of Validity; Design; Replacement Plates.
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§ 32-6-300. Issuance Authorized; Fee; Term of Validity; Design; Replacement Plates.
(a) Owners of all motor vehicles who are residents of Alabama, upon application to the judge of probate or commissioner of licenses, complying with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and payment of the regular license fee for plates as provided by law for the motor vehicle, and the payment of an additional annual fee of twenty dollars ($20), shall be issued license plates which shall consist of a white background; bear the words “Helping Schools” in red lettering; and contain a drawing of a red apple, green book, and yellow ruler.
(b) The plates shall be issued, printed, and processed in the same manner as other personalized plates are in this chapter. The plates shall be valid for five years and shall be replaced at the end of the period with either conventional plates or other personalized plates, or with new “Helping Schools” plates. Payment of the required motor vehicle license fees and taxes for the years during which a new vehicle license plate is not issued shall be evidenced as provided for in Section 32-6-63. The design of the “Helping Schools” plates shall be made in compliance with all laws and regulations.
(c) For the registration year beginning January 1, 2027, only, the Department of Revenue shall issue to an individual in possession of a “Helping Schools” plate that was bought or renewed during the period of March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, the Department of Revenue shall issue a new “Helping Schools” plate that meets the design requirements of this section, and the department shall not charge a fee for the replacement plate.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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