Best Buddies Tom Brady License Plate with image of Tom Brady throwing a football

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has partnered with Best Buddies to launch a new Florida specialty license plate, with proceeds benefitting Best Buddies.

Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

Pre-purchase your Best Buddies Tom Brady Florida specialty license plate today for only $35 and help us reach our goal of 3,000 pre-sale vouchers. Once this benchmark is reached, production will begin.

Please note: This plate is only available for vehicles registered in Florida.

Tom Brady with Best Buddies participant, Emily

Tom Brady with Best Buddies participants

Mission

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Who We Serve

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

Programs

Mission pillar graphic: one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living

One-to-One
Friendships

Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

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Integrated
Employment

Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

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Leadership
Development

Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

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Inclusive
Living

Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

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Does my vehicle have to be registered in Florida?

Yes, this specialty plate is only available to vehicles registered in Florida.

How do I purchase the Voucher?

There are two ways to purchase the voucher – online or in-person.

Online
Best Buddies can help you obtain a voucher from the comfort of your own home. Simply purchase for yourself or purchase for a friend online and you will be contacted by someone from the Indian River Tax Collectors office to complete your purchase.

In-Person
Visit any county tax collector office or license plate agency in Florida. Let them know you wish to replace your current Florida license plate with a Best Buddies Tom Brady Specialty License Plate to purchase your voucher.

How much is the voucher?

The total cost of the voucher is $35 if you purchase it online.

Is my purchase tax-deductible?

The Florida specialty license plate annual use fee of $25 is tax-deductible.

What happens once I complete my voucher purchase?

After completion of your purchase, you will be receiving your voucher for the Best Buddies Specialty License plate through the mail within the next several weeks. Note, this voucher will be sent from the Indian River Tax Collector’s Office.

How do I redeem my voucher after it arrives in the mail?

Once all pre-sale requirements are met, the Best Buddies license plate will be manufactured and inventory will be sent to county tax collector offices and tag agencies throughout the state. Voucher holders can then visit any of these offices in their area to redeem their voucher. When the plates ship, you will also receive an update from the Florida Department of Highway Safety Motor Vehicle (FDHSMV) with instructions and a date when the plates will be available at your local tax collector’s office or tag agency.

What if I lose my voucher?

Best Buddies is happy to contact the Indian River County Tax Collector office on your behalf to have a replacement voucher sent to you at no additional cost.

Can I buy the voucher as a gift for someone else?

Of course! Please keep in mind that the person you are purchasing the voucher for must have a vehicle in their name in the state of Florida, as owner or co-owner, in order to redeem the voucher.

You will need to provide your Florida driver’s license number as the Purchasing Customer and the name, date of birth or driver’s license number of the Receiving Customer when buying the Best Buddies Tom Brady Florida Specialty Plate as a gift for someone else.

Pre-sale vouchers cannot be transferred or refunded once purchased

When your purchase is completed, you will receive a Florida Specialty License Plate Voucher Receipt. That will serve as your proof of purchase.

What happens if the plate fails to meet the presale voucher requirements?

If the minimum sales requirement has not been met at the conclusion of the 24-month pre-sale period, the purchaser of the specialty license plate voucher may apply the presale voucher toward a different specialty license plate or apply for a refund for the specialty license plate fee. Form HSMV 83363 is used to apply for a refund here.