Military License Plates

Florida

Military License Plates

The below Florida military license plates are issued to individuals who meet a certain criteria. For example, to be eligible for a Medal of Honor license plate, the individual must submit proof from the U.S. Government that they were awarded the Medal of Honor. All military license plates, except Medal of Honor, are available at your local tax collector's office. Locations, and contact info can be found at http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices. Medal of Honor applications and renewals must be mailed to:

Division of Motor Vehicles

Neil Kirkman Building

Direct Mail MS72

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500

Military license plates can be issued for use only on the following type vehicles:

·  Automobile (Private or Lease).

·  Lightweight trucks for private use.

·  Motor home or truck camper which are not "for hire" or "commercial" use.

·  Heavy trucks with a net weight 7,999 lbs. or less.

Fees are assessed according to the weight of the vehicle. These can be found on the License Plate Rate chart at http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/83140.pdf. Personalized license plates may be issued to any motor vehicle owner or lessee except a vehicle which requires "Restricted," "Apportioned," "Wrecker," or dual (two) truck license plates. Applications must be submitted to the license plate agency for approval or rejection of license plate choices to ensure that obscene or objectionable choices are not processed. Cost is an additional $15 annual fee for each personalized license plate. Applications, which may be submitted at any time during the year, can be completed online and downloaded at http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/83043.pdf.

[Source: http://www.flhsmv.gov Sep 2012 ++]

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