RMV is accepting applications for its new 'Medal of Liberty' license plate

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BOSTON — The Registry of Motor Vehicles said it's accepting applications for a new "Medal of Liberty" license plate, which will be issued at no cost to approved family members of Massachusetts service men and women who were killed in action, died in service while in a designated combat area in the line of duty, or died as a result of wounds received in action.

The Registry of Motor Vehicles said it's accepting applications for its new "Medal of Liberty" license plate.
The Registry of Motor Vehicles said it's accepting applications for its new "Medal of Liberty" license plate.

In a press release, RMV officials said each qualifying applicant can register one private passenger motor vehicle owned and principally used by him or her at https://www.mass.gov/doc/application-for-medal-of-liberty-plates.

The Medal of Liberty Plate is a passenger plate that needs to be renewed every two years. It is not available for motorcycles.

In a statement, Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie said the plates "will help family members continue to pay tribute and memorialize the service of their fallen loved ones.”

RMV officials said candidates must first be approved for the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty by the Office of the Adjutant General before submitting an application for the special plate. Once approved for the medal, applicants can apply for the plates either online at https://www.mass.gov/doc/application-for-medal-of-liberty-plates or by mail.

The following documents must be submitted at the time of the request:

  • A completed application for Medal of Liberty plates.

  • A recommendation for the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty form (TAGMA form 3367) approved by the Office of the Adjutant General.

  • The service member’s DD-214, DD Form 1300, Deployment Orders, or NGB 22.

  • A completed registration and title application stamped by an insurance company.

The RMV will mail the requested plates to eligible customers approximately 20 days after the application has been approved.

In addition, eligible customers can request a KIA decal if the service member’s DD Form 1300 indicates “Killed in Action” in category box 4C. Decals must be affixed to the shaded area of the plate below the Medal of Liberty on the left of the plate.

The RMV also offers a variety of special license plates that are specifically designed for veterans and military personnel to honor and recognize their service.

Veteran and military passenger and motorcycle plates include Veteran, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Distinguished Flying Cross and Ex-POW.

The National Guard, Disabled Veteran, and Gold Star Family passenger plates are also available. Eligibility requirements differ based on plate type and can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/veteran-and-military-license-plates.

Information on the Medal of Liberty can be found on the website for the Massachusetts National Guard at https://www.massnationalguard.org/images/Docs/Medal-of-Liberty-2019.pdf.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Massachusetts offering Medal of Liberty license plates