Volunteer Emergency Responder Plate

Per an initiated measure passed on November 6, 2018, a Volunteer Emergency Responder license plate was created and is available to volunteer emergency responders at no initial or annual cost to the volunteers. 

Volunteer Emergency Responder Details

 A volunteer shall include a fire fighter, an emergency medical responder, and search and rescue personnel.Sample North Dakota Emergency Responder Plate - Red background with white lettering

  • Types of emergency medical responders eligible include: Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT), Paramedics, Nurses, and Drivers who meet the definition of a volunteer defined by the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Systems.
  • Volunteer search and rescue personnel includes an active water and dive rescue personnel member.
  • For a volunteer to qualify for this plate, they must be a current volunteer and have volunteered for a continuous period exceeding 2 years.
  • Qualified applicants are eligible to receive one set of plates.
  • Plate registration will expire December 31 of each year.
  • Volunteers will need to recertify annually to continue being eligible for the plates.
  • Plates may not be displayed on a vehicle with a registered gross weight exceeding 20,000 pounds.
  • The first three digits of the plate are the last three digits of the zip code where the volunteer’s department is located.
  • The last three characters are of the volunteer’s choosing. 
     

Signature Requirements

  • Signatures required for a firefighter volunteer on the application for initial registration and plate changes 
    1. The applicant
    2. The applicant's Fire Chief
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  • Signatures required for an EMS volunteer on the application for initial registration and plate changes
    1. The applicant
    2. The applicant's Emergency Responder Squad Leader
    3. The ND Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Systems

      North Dakota Department of Health
      Division of Emergency Medical Systems
      1720 Burlington Drive
      Bismarck ND 58504
      Office: 701.328.2388
      Fax: 701.328.0357
      dems@nd.gov
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  • Signatures required for a search and rescue volunteer on the application for initial registration and plate changes.
    1. The applicant
    2. The applicant's Search and Rescua Organization Leader
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Additional Information

  • SFN 61572 Application for Volunteer Emergency Responder Plate
  • Once the completed application with required signatures is submitted to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division, the plates will be ordered which may take 6-10 weeks to reach the customer.
  • The vehicle must be currently registered to the individual making application.
  • Plates can be transferred to a new vehicle with a new application and a fee of $5
  • Duplicate plates can be ordered for a fee of $5.
  • No refunds will be given on current registration.