diff --git a/boards/forms.py b/boards/forms.py
--- a/boards/forms.py
+++ b/boards/forms.py
@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@ class NeboardForm(forms.Form):
     """
     Form with neboard-specific formatting.
     """
+    required_css_class = 'required-field'
 
     def as_div(self):
         """
diff --git a/boards/static/css/base.css b/boards/static/css/base.css
--- a/boards/static/css/base.css
+++ b/boards/static/css/base.css
@@ -160,3 +160,7 @@ textarea, input {
     cursor: pointer;
     z-index: 400;
 }
+
+.required-field:before {
+    content: '* ';
+}