Chapter 4-14 Passenger Special Plates Issued by Branch: Veteran's Plate for Surviving Spouses continued: NOTE: A surviving spouse can transfer a Veteran's Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Congressional Medal of Honor or Legion of Valor registration plate to him/herself (until marriage, cancellation or non-renewal) but must pay the initial registration fee of $100 and the renewal fee of $100. Also, if the Veteran never obtained these plates or cancelled them, the surviving spouse is eligible to obtain a new set of plates (until remarriage, cancellation or non-renewal). A surviving spouse can transfer a Gold Star plate only if he/she is the parent of the deceased. 08/12 4:145