Memorial Markers

Family and friends may request the placement of memorial markers within the State Highway rights of way to memorialize people who have died as a result of a vehicle crash. View Policy 6160-9: Highway Safety Memorial Markers

Fee

The fee for the memorial marker is $100.

Memorial Marker Request

Requestor are required to submit the following information to apply for a memorial marker:

Roadside Memorial Marker Request Form
Copy of the accident report
A check or money order in the amount of $100, made payable to the Georgia Department of Transportation

The form, accident report and payment should be submitted to the GDOT State Maintenance Engineer at:

One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA. 30308

Note: The requestor will be notified by the State Transportation Engineer concerning the status of the application. The request form, $100.00 fee and accident report will be returned to the applicant if the application is denied.

Who Can Submit a Request?

Requests may be made by next of kin (spouse, child, sibling, parent / guardian, or grandparent) or friends. Requests from friends require the approval of the deceased's next of kin.