State to offer new reserve license plates

State to offer

new reserve license plates

Members of

active military reserve units and retired reservists are eligible to obtain

a service-unique license plate beginning Jan. 1.

"Distinctive

license plates are being manufactured for each branch of service,"

said Chip Curl, Department of Revenue deputy commissioner for motor vehicles.

"We will be issuing plates for the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve,

Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Navy Reserve. Individuals

will be required to prove their military reserve status before being issued

a distinctive reserve plate."

Current active

reserve members will be required to present a letter from their commanding

officer verifying their reserve status to the county tag office. Retired

reservists must present a copy of their 20-year retirement letter. These

proofs will be an annual requirement.

Individuals

renewing their registration during their normal registration period can

retain their old US Reserve plate provided it is not displayed on any

vehicle. If the registration for the new distinctive plate is done outside

the normal registration period, the old US Reserve plate must be surrendered

to the county tag office.

The Department

of Motor Vehicles has sent letters to all persons currently having a US

Reserve plate. The letter outlines the new reserve license plate regulation

and asks recipients to notify the Motor Vehicle Division of their branch

preference. This will allow the Department to get the correct licenses

plates to tag offices throughout the state. Individuals will retain their

current license plate number.

Individuals

desiring more information or having questions about the new plates should

contact their local tag office. The new plates are not authorized for

members of the National Guard that are issued Reservist license plates

for service in a National Guard unit located outside of Georgia.