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Amateur radio | Antique | Celebrate children | Civil Air Patrol | Collector | Collector special | Disabled | Disabled veteran | Donate Life Wisconsin | Ducks Unlimited | Emergency medical technician | Endangered resources | Ex-prisoner of war | Firefighter | Freemason | Gold Star Family | Golf Wisconsin | Green Bay Packers | Hobbyist | Lao Veterans | Marquette University | Medal of Honor | Military group | Milwaukee Brewers | Rescue squad member | Sesquicentennial | Special designed vehicle | University | U. S. veteran motorcycle | Wisconsin National Guard | Wisconsin Salutes Veterans | Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

Amateur radio
Current design issued in 2000	Available to current holders of FCC amateur radio licenses. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.   More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new plates are issued Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No. Applicant's FCC call number is assigned as the plate number. Plate color Black on white graphic  Statutory reference s.341.14(2) DMV inquiry AMA “TIME” system inquiry AR
Antique
Current design issued in 1980	Available for 1945 or older model vehicles that have not been altered or modified from the manufacturer’s original specifications. The vehicle may only be used for special occasions such as display and parade purposes. Motorcycle version available. See also Collector and Hobbyist.   More...
Registration period Non-expiring Fee $5 Number of plates Two (one for cycle) Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No Plate color Green on gold Statutory reference s.341.265 DMV inquiry ANT “TIME” system inquiry AQ
Celebrate children
First issued in 1999	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.  More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued plus $20 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to the Celebrate Children Foundation trust fund. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Red on Celebrate Children graphic Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry KID “TIME” system inquiry CV
Civil Air Patrol
First issued in 2007	Available to individuals who are current or retired members of the Civil Air Patrol. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.  More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with the Civil Air Patrol logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)(f)9m DMV inquiry CVG “TIME” system inquiry CV
Collector
First issued in 1975	Available for motor vehicles 20 model years old or older that have not been altered or modified from manufacturer’s specifications. Must have another vehicle currently registered in Wisconsin. Cannot be operated during the month of January without a temporary plate. Motorcycle version available. See also Antique and Hobbyist. More...
Registration period Non-expiring Fee One-time $50 collector vehicle issuance fee plus twice the annual registration fee for the vehicle type being registered. Number of plates Two  Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No. A collector number is assigned as the plate number. Subsequent collector vehicles owned by the customer receive the sample plate number with an alpha suffix or prefix. Plate color Red on light blue Statutory reference s.341.266 DMV inquiry COL “TIME” system inquiry CL
Collector special
Current design issued in 2000	Available to customers with a valid Collector vehicle. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new plates are issued Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No. The same collector number issued is assigned as the plate number. Subsequent collector vehicles owned by the customer receive the sample plate number with an alpha suffix or prefix. Plate color Black on white graphic Statutory reference s.341.266 and s.341.14(2m) DMV inquiry CLS “TIME” system inquiry CS
Disabled
Current design issued in 2000	Available to persons with a disability that impairs the ability to walk. Also issued to the employer of such person using a company vehicle, or to someone for whom such person is dependant for transportation. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Motorcycle plate available. More...
Registration period For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Plate expiration All 12 months Fee Basic annual registration fee. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white graphic with disabled parking logo Statutory reference s.341.14(1a) DMV inquiry DIS “TIME” system inquiry DX
Disabled veteran
New design issued in July 2009 Design issued 1991 through June 2009	Available to persons with a disability that impairs the ability to walk and whose disability was incurred while in active U.S. military service. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Blue on red, white and blue graphic with International Symbol of Access (issued from 2009) or red on blue and white with International Symbol of Access (issued prior to 2009) Statutory reference s.341.14(1) DMV inquiry VET “TIME” system inquiry DV
Donate Life Wisconsin
First issued in October 2008	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to Donate Life Wisconsin, Inc. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with Donate Life logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry LIF “TIME” system inquiry CV
Ducks Unlimited
First issued in 2001	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to Ducks Unlimited. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with Ducks Unlimited logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry DUK “TIME” system inquiry CV
Emergency medical technician
New design issued in 2007	Available to individuals who submit proof of eligibility. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.  More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with EMT Staff of Life logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry CVG “TIME” system inquiry CV
Endangered resources
Wolf design reissued in 2007 Badger design issued in 2010	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued plus $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to the WI Dept. of Natural Resources Endangered Resources Fund. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black letters and numbers on a white background with wolf logo; Black letters on white with a badger and prairie graphic. Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry END (wolf design); ENN (badger design) “TIME” system inquiry CV
Ex-prisoner of war
First issued in 1980	Available to former prisoners of war as certified by the Veterans Administration. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee None for the first plate. Additional plates are the basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No Plate color Blue on white Statutory reference s.341.14(6) DMV inquiry XPW “TIME” system inquiry XP
Firefighter
New design issued in 2007	Available to individuals who submit proof of eligibility. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.  More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with Maltese Cross logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry FRF “TIME” system inquiry CV
Freemason
First issued in 2001	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Applicant must apply separately to the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of WI for Freemason decals to affix to the license plates. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white graphic with the Freemason logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry MGP “TIME” system inquiry CV
Gold Star Family
First issued in 2006	Available to persons who have had an immediate family member die while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.   More...

Golf Wisconsin
First issued in 2006	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

Green Bay Packers
First issued in 2001	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to Lambeau Field. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on gold with the Packer’s trademark logo (white G in a green oval) Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry PAK “TIME” system inquiry CV
Hobbyist
First issued in 1976	Available for reconstructed or street modified motor vehicles 20 years or older, for replica vehicles 20 model years or older or for homemade vehicles. Must have another vehicle currently registered. Cannot be operated during the month of January without a temporary plate. Motorcycle version available. See also Antique and Collector. More...
Registration period Non-expiring Fee One-time $50 hobbyist issuance fee plus twice the annual registration fee for the vehicle type being registered. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No Plate color Yellow on green Statutory reference s.341.14(4r), s.341.27(1), s.341.268 DMV inquiry HOB “TIME” system inquiry PE
Lao Veterans of America
First issued in 2001	Available only to certified members of Lao Veterans of America, Inc. Applicant must contact the Lao Veterans of America, Inc. for a Veteran’s Certificate and license plate stickers before applying for this license plate. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.  More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with the Lao Veterans of America logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry MGP “TIME” system inquiry CV
Marquette University
First issued in 2010	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two  Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black letters and numbers on a white background with the Marquette University logo on the left. Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry MRQ “TIME” system inquiry CV
Medal of Honor
New design issued in 2009	Available to any Wisconsin resident awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. More...
Registration period Non-expiring Fee None Number of plates Two  Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No Plate color Blue on red, white, and blue graphic Statutory reference s.341.14(5) DMV inquiry MDH “TIME” system inquiry CM
Military group
New design issued in July 2008 Issued December 2006 through June 2008	Available to active, reserve or retired U. S. military personnel or military academy students or alumni who submit proof of eligibility. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Blue on red, white and blue with service, medal or academy logo (issued from 2008) or blue on white background with U. S. flag (issued prior to 2008) Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)(f) DMV inquiry MLG “TIME” system inquiry ML
Milwaukee Brewers
Both first issued in 2010	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District that oversees Miller Park. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color White letters and numbers on a dark blue background with current Brewers 'M' logo; white letters and numbers on a light blue background with the retro ball and glove logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry MBN ('M' design); MBO (Ball and glove design) “TIME” system inquiry CV
Rescue squad member
New design issued in 2007	Available to individuals who submit proof of eligibility. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.  More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with Maltese Cross logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry CVG “TIME” system inquiry CV
Sesquicentennial
Issued December 1996 through December 1998	No longer available for issue. Existing Sesquicentennial plates may be renewed or transferred to autos, motor homes,  motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes, if currently registered with personalized plates. $15 annual fee Plate color Red, on blue, green, and white graphic Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry SES “TIME” system inquiry CV
Special designed vehicle
New design issued in 2003	Issued for home-built, reconstructed or manufactured vehicles having a maximum speed of 35 m.p.h. Applicant must have a special restricted operator license. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered.
Design issued 1992 through 2003
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration April 30 Fee $5 Number of plates One Plates remain with Seller Personalized available No Plate color Back on white (4" x 7" issued in 2003) or green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued prior to 2003) Statutory reference s.341.067, s.343.075, s.343.135 DMV inquiry CYC “TIME” system inquiry SD
University of Wisconsin higher education
New design issued March 2007	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Available for 13 University of Wisconsin System campuses. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued plus $20 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) for the designated campus. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Black on white with campus logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6r) DMV inquiry HEG; HEM=Madison campus ONLY “TIME” system inquiry HE
U. S. veteran motorcycle
Current design issued in 2003 First issued in 2002	Available to veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces who submit proof of eligibility. Available for motorcycles only. No special parking privileges are provided with the U. S. Veteran motorcycle plate. Both styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Registration period 2 years Plate expiration Last day of April in even-numbered years Fee $23 biennial fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates One Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee ($30 for biennial registration) Plate color Blue and red on white graphic with U. S. flag. Two different sizes: 4" x 7" issued from 2003 or 4 3/8" x 8 1/8"" issued prior to 2003 Statutory reference s.341.14(6w) DMV inquiry VMC “TIME” system inquiry MC
Wisconsin National Guard
New design issued March 2007	Available to a Wisconsin resident who is an active or retired member of the National Guard. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. NO special parking privileges are provided with the Wisconsin National Guard plate. More...
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Personalized available Yes. $15 annual fee Plate color Blue on red, white, and blue with U. S. flag and minuteman logo Statutory reference s.341.14(6m) DMV inquiry WNG “TIME” system inquiry NG

Wisconsin salutes veterans
First issued September 2006	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation
First issued November 2006	Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.   More...

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