BSC Car Tag

Driven to Succeed

BSC’s Driven to Succeed is a special scholarship for Alabama residents, funded by proceeds from sales and renewals of BSC car tags. When you purchase the BSC specialty license plate, the college receives $48.75 as a charitable contribution, you share your pride in BSC, and you contribute to the education of deserving students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still purchase a BSC tag following the announcement of BSC closing?

The last day a BSC supporter will be able to renew/purchase a BSC tag will be April 30, 2024.

How much does it cost to get a BSC tag in Alabama?
The cost is $50.00 plus the standard registration fee of $24.25 to purchase the license plate. The $50.00 additional fee must be paid each time the license plate is renewed. The fee will not be prorated (if you purchase the license plate six months into your registration year, the entire $50.00 additional fee still must be paid).

Is any documentation required to purchase the license plate?
No documentation is needed. The plates are available to anyone registering private passenger vehicles or motor homes in Alabama.

Where can I get a BSC license plate?
The BSC license plate can be purchased at the local tag office in the county where you reside. Find the Motor Vehicle Office in your county. Pre-numbered plates may be obtained immediately at the time of purchase.

Can I personalize my BSC license plate?
Yes. There is no additional cost for personalized tags. If a personalized message is approved by the Department of Revenue, you will pay for the tag and will be issued a 60-day temporary tag for each personalized license plate ordered (plus month and year decals to be affixed to each plate when received). Reserve a personalized tag message online here.

Once manufactured, the license plate will be shipped directly to you, normally in about 6 weeks. Personalized license plates in this category are transferable, at the option of the transferor, to the transferor’s spouse or child upon payment of the transfer fee.

When are plates renewed?

The last day a BSC supporter would be able to renew/purchase a BSC tag will be April 30, 2024.

The Alabama Department of Revenue has a staggered monthly registration system based on the first letter of your last name. Motor vehicle registrations expire on the last day of the designated renewal month. Leased, commercial and fleet vehicles are subject to renewal in the months of October and November, and the registrations for these types of vehicles expire on November 30.

First letter of last name	Renewal Month
A, D	January
B	February
C, E	March
F, G, N	April
H, O	May
I, M	June
L, P	July
J, K, R	August
Q, S, T	September
U, V, W, X, Y, Z	October

Is my fee tax-deductible?
A portion of your $50 fee is tax-deductible. For a gift acknowledgment:

Email a scanned copy of your receipt to [email protected].
Or mail a copy to the Office of Advancement, Attention: Car Tag Donation, Birmingham-Southern College, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Box 549003, Birmingham, AL 35254

Note that the state doesn’t let us know when you register a BSC tag, so please inform us so we can thank you and update our records!