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Boy Scout “Prepared. For LIfe.” Iowa License Plate Now Available

For the first time, Scouters and Scout supporters can purchase an official Iowa license plate honoring the Boy Scouts of America. Here’s how:

  1. Print the application from our website or pick one up at the Winnebago Council Service Center.
  2. Return your completed application to the Winnebago Council Service Center with:
    1. $35 for a numbered plate, or
    2. $60 for a personalized plate
    3. Make checks payable to “Boy Scouts of America”
    4. Do not send to the Iowa DOT at this time!
  3. When the minimum number of 500 paid applications (from the entire state) is received the applications will be filed and the plates produced. If 500 applications are not received 100% of your money will be refunded.
  4. After we receive the first 500 paid applications the process will become automated via Iowa DOT.

Plates may be ordered for automobiles, motor homes, multipurpose vehicles, trucks (3, 4 & 5 ton), travel trailers, and motorcycles. The annual renewal fees for these plates are $10 for a numbered plate and $15 for a personalized one and is due at the time you pay your annual vehicle registration fee.

Our gratitude goes to the Secretary of State and Eagle Scout, Matt Schultz. Every special plate in Iowa must have a sponsor. As our sponsor, the office of the Secretary of State is allowing 100% of the proceeds to support Scouting even though they could retain a portion. Very special thanks goes to Stevin Dahl who has led us through the entire license approval process. This was just one of Stevin’s “ticket items” he is working on to complete Wood Badge. Thanks Stevin!

Read the press release:

Des Moines – The Boy Scouts of America today announced that the Iowa Department of Transportation is now offering a Boy Scouts of America “Prepared. For Life.” license plate. The Iowa Secretary of State’s office will be the sponsoring agency for the new license plate.

“The Boy Scouts of America has served the youth, families, and communities of Iowa for over a century,” according to Robert Hopper, Scout Executive/ CEO of Mid-Iowa Council. “Scouts live in every county, in every zip code, and in every circumstance. The new Boy Scouts “Be Prepared. For Life” License Plate will provide steady support for thousands of Iowa Scouts.”

“Boy Scouts teaches kids the important lessons of character, leadership, citizenship and fitness,” Schultz said. “As an Eagle Scout myself, I know those lessons will stick with kids for a lifetime and I’m honored to have the Iowa Secretary of State’s office sponsor the Boy Scout license plate.”