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.
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Gold Star
Plate Available |
More Information |
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| AL |
No |
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No legislation pending as of 4/08. |
| AK |
 |
Details1
Details2
Application |
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| AZ |
No |
|
SB 1083
has been introduced. Track its
progress. Call your legislator to support this bill. Find your
legislator
here. |
| AR |
No |
|
No legislation pending as of 4/08. |
| CA |
 |
Veterans Plates
GS
Mothers Decal
GS
Wives Decal |
SB1455 has been introduced on 2/21/08 by Sens. Cogdill & Denham.
Please contact
your legislator and support this bill. See here for more
information. Meanwhile, 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 |
Bill to eliminate the $10 plate fee to go to the governor,
5/8/08. |
| DC |
No |
|
|
| DE |
No |
|
SB 201 signed by governor 4/10/08. |
| FL |
 |
Details
Application |
The Gold Star Family plate is at the bottom of the Details page. |
| GA |
 |
Details |
Apply at local county tag office. |
| HI |
No |
|
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| ID |
No |
|
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| IL |
 |
Details |
|
| IN |
No |
|
HB1350 and
SB89 were introduced in the first half of 2007. No new
legislation introduced as of 4/08. |
| IA |
 |
Details |
|
| KS |
Coming |
|
HB 2691 has been signed by the Governor. Plate is for GS Mothers
only. Plate information should be on the
Dept of Revenue web site about June, 2008. |
| KY |
 |
Details |
Mothers only and a more personal
application process. |
| LA |
No |
|
SB 15 and
HB 287 have been introduced in early 2008. |
| ME |
No |
|
|
| MD |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| MA |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| MI |
No |
|
SB 1231 has been introduced on 3/25/08. |
| MN |
No |
|
Several bills
SF1078,
HF0753,
SF0273,
HF0326 introduced in early 2007 but no action since. |
| MS |
No |
|
No bills introduced in recent legislative sessions. |
| MO |
 |
Details |
Near bottom of details page, select "Military" then "Some Gave
All". |
| MT |
No |
|
|
| NE |
Maybe |
|
Laws 2007, LB570, § 3, but is "operative" Jan 1, 2010. |
| NV |
No |
|
No recent legislative activity as of 4/08. |
| NH |
No |
|
SB303 has been passed by the Senate and is in the House as of
3/08. |
| NJ |
No |
|
S2719 and identical A4040 were introduced in the 2006-2007
session but did not go anywhere. Nothing reintroduced as of 3/08. |
| NM |
No |
|
No legislation pending as of 4/08. |
| NY |
 |
Details
Application |
Mothers only. |
| NC |
 |
Details
Application |
Plate should be available in April or May, 2008. |
| ND |
No |
|
|
| 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 |
No |
|
|
| SD |
No |
|
|
| TN |
 |
Details |
Gold Star Mothers only. You must obtain the plate through your
county clerk. There is some confusion about whether these plates are
available. They are. Have your county clerk contact Nashville if he
isn't sure. You will need DOD form 1300, Report of Casualty.
Delivery takes 3-4 days. |
| TX |
 |
Details
- Mothers
Details - Spouse
Details - Family
Application |
Plates are identical except for Gold Star line at bottom. |
| UT |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| VT |
No |
|
S0241 passed 2/13/07 & will be effective 1/1/09 if enacted.
Currently in conference committee as of 4/25/08. |
| VA |
 |
Details
Application
Certification |
|
| WA |
No |
|
A gold star plate has been
authorized and will be available
about Jan 1, 2009. Check the
state's web site when they are available. |
| WV |
 |
Application |
|
| WI |
 |
Details
Application |
|
| WY |
No |
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