I've attempted to collect information on which states have some kind of
Gold Star Family license plate. Several states have legislation in progress
and I have noted that where I can. Be sure to read the details
link as some plates have additional documentation requirements in addition
to the application, like form DD 1300, Report of Casualty or an additional
affirmation form attesting to your relationship to the fallen soldier.
Those qualifying for the Gold Star plate vary by state from mothers only
to extended family members. Check the qualifications carefully.
My research is not exhaustive so if you have additional details of pending legislation
please .
If you are interested in introducing legislation for a Gold Star Family
license plate in your own state see my
GSF license plate kit.
I recommend you try to make the qualification requirements as wide as
possible to get the greatest number of plates on the road. Using the
DOD
qualifications for wearing the Gold Star Pin will give your legislator a
predefined group and ease his work.
Currently 35 states have Gold Star plates (information in "More
Information" column); 10 more have passed legislation
but the plate is not yet available and 2 states have legislation in progress
for 2009.
For those states that have introduced no recent legislation I've added
the number of deaths from those states in Iraq and Afghanistan.
| |
Gold Star
Plate Available |
More Information |
|
| AL |
 |
|
HB715 became law on 5/14/09. Plate should be available around
1/1/2010. No information on
Dept of Revenue web site as of 6/22/09. |
| AK |
 |
Details1
Details2
Application |
|
| AZ |
 |
Details
Special Plate Application Form 96-0143
or
Order Online |
SB 1083
was signed by the Governor on 6/6/08. |
| AR |
Yes |
|
HB1842 was signed by the governor on 3/27/09. Spouse and parents
only. Plates should be available 7/9/09. No information
on
OMV web site as of 6/15/09. |
| CA |
 |
Details |
SB1455
signed by the governor on 9/26/08. Plate issued by Dept of Veterans
Affairs but
fundraising is needed before plates can be issued. Probably
available around Jan 2010. See the next entry also. |
| CA |
 |
Veterans Plates
GS
Mothers Decal
GS
Wives Decal |
A Veterans Plate with
a Gold Star Mother or Gold Star Wives decal is available. |
| CO |
 |
Details
Application |
Called "Fallen Service Member License Plate". There
are 5 different versions of the plate, one for each branch of the
military. |
| CT |
 |
Details
Application |
The $10 plate fee was eliminated 7/2/08. |
| DC |
No |
Iraq 5
Afghanistan 2 |
|
| DE |
 |
Application |
Details are on the second page of the application. |
| FL |
 |
Details
Application |
The Gold Star Family plate is at the bottom of the Details page. As
of 10/1/08 the requirement that the deceased service member be a
resident of Florida at the time of death for the family to qualify
for the GSF plate has been removed. |
| GA |
 |
Details |
Apply at local county tag office. |
| HI |
No |
Iraq 23
Afghanistan 2 |
|
| ID |
 |
|
H0024 signed by Governor 4/23/09, effective 7/1/09.
Qualifications. No information on state
DMV web site as of 4/28/09. |
| IL |
 |
Details
Affirmatation |
|
| IN |
 |
Details
Where to
Apply |
The
Indiana Gold Star Family license plate was unveiled by the Gov
on 5/22/09. The plate will be available on 1/1/2010 from the
BMV.
More information. |
| IA |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| KS |
 |
Details |
HB2691 has been signed by the Governor. Plate is for GS Mothers
only. Plates are ordered at the County Treasurers office. |
| KY |
 |
Details |
Mothers and spouses only. |
| LA |
 |
Details for existing plate holders.
Details for new plates. |
More comprehensive
details for existing plate holders wishing to change to a Gold
Star Family Plate. |
| ME |
No |
|
HP0893 has been introduced. On 3/31/09 it was in both the House
and Senate Transportation Committees. Appears to have
died in the Senate on 5/18/09. |
| MD |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| MA |
 |
Details
Application |
The House and Senate approved S2352 allowing siblings and
grandchildren of veterans who were killed in action to be issued the
special "Gold Star Family" license plate. Currently only the
parents, children or spouses may be issued the special plates.
11/15/08. |
| MI |
No |
|
SB 1231 has been introduced and referred to Committee on Senior
Citizens and Veterans Affairs on 3/25/08. No further action as of
5/24/09. |
| MN |
Yes |
|
HF1122 signed by Gov 5/16/09. Plate should be available in Oct
2009. No information on
DPS web site as of 6/15/09. |
| MS |
 |
More
Info |
SB 2852 signed by Governor on 5/8/08. Effective 7/1/08. No
information on
State Tax Commission web site as of 6/15/09. |
| MO |
 |
Details |
Near bottom of details page, select "Military" then "Some Gave
All". |
| MT |
Yes |
|
HB0373 was signed by Gov on 4/16/09. Effective 1/1/2010. |
| NE |
Yes |
|
Laws 2007, LB570, § 3.
Plates available Jan 1, 2010. No information on
DMV
web site as of 6/15/09. |
| NV |
 |
|
SB139 signed the Gov 5/22/09. Effective 10/1/09. No information
on
DMV web site as of 6/15/09. |
| NH |
 |
|
Plate is available only through:
New Hampshire Department of Safety
Office of the Director
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305 |
| NJ |
No |
|
A2654, identical
S1890 and
A2725 were introduced in the 2008-2009 session and are currently
(1/26/09) in their respective transportation committees or the Military
and Veterans' Affairs Committee. Similar bills
died last year in these committees. Contact
your legislator to support these bills. No further action as of
5/17/09.
A3713 was introduced 2/5/09 to establish a decal system for
special plates. Amended in Assembly 3/5/09. |
| NM |
Yes |
|
HB164 Signed by Gov 4/6/09. No information on
DMV web site as of 6/15/09. |
| NY |
 |
Details
Application |
Mothers only. |
| NC |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| ND |
Yes |
|
HB1414 was signed by the Governor on 3/24/09. Plate should be
available about 7/1/09. No information on
DMV web site
as of 6/15/09. |
| OH |
 |
Details |
Many variations available for different conflicts. You will also
need
BMV 4635 affidavit.
List of Deputy Registrars. |
| OK |
 |
Details |
Parents only. There is no application form. You must apply
directly to the Special Tag Section. More details
here. |
| OR |
 |
Details
Certification |
Call Robin Steckley, (503) 373-2386 for application details. |
| PA |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| RI |
 |
Existing
Veteran plate holders
New plate apply at
local DMV
office |
No GS plate but GS parents are
entitled to a
veterans
plate with a GS parent sticker. Note also a
property tax exemption for GS parents. |
| SC |
 |
Details
Application |
See also these
other comments. |
| SD |
 |
Details
Application |
SB151 was signed by the Governor on 3/13/09. Parents only.
Plates to be available on July 1, 2009 through county treasurers'
offices and will require form MV-101, Rev 7/09 and DD 1300. |
| TN |
 |
Details |
You must obtain the plate through your
county clerk. You will need form DD 1300 Report of Casualty.
Delivery takes 3-4 days. The Gold Star Mother plate is no longer
available. |
| TX |
 |
Details
- Mothers
Details - Spouse
Details - Family
Application |
Plates are identical except for Gold Star line at bottom. |
| UT |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| VT |
 |
Details
Application |
You will also need DD form 1300, Report
of Casualty. |
| VA |
 |
Details
Application
Certification |
|
| WA |
 |
Details
FAQ's
Request for Certification |
For parents only,
other family members see next entry. |
| WA |
 |
Details
Application
More details from Dept of Veterans Affairs |
The spouse of a deceased veteran and certain other family
members are eligible for the Armed Forces license plate. Separate
plates are available for each service branch. A Gold Star decal is
available for these plates. Check the box on the application. |
| WV |
 |
Application |
|
| WI |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| WY |
No |
Iraq 13
Afghanistan 3 |
No legislative activity as of 5/22/09. |
