Comment period open for new “Music Matters” license plate request

Comment period open through Dec. 3, 2026

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music, Inc. The organization will use annual donations from these license plates to follow its mission to support and increase the involvement of all Wisconsin youth in music education and promote programs that demonstrate a significant impact on children’s perception of and activity in music.

​The public comment period is the first step in a process for groups interested in sponsoring an Authorized Special Group license plate. The public can review each application submitted to become a special group plate and submit an objection if they do not approve of the special group plate. The public review period is open for 30 days. All objections are passed to the legislative Transportation Committee for final decision on the plate’s status. Full information on the application process is available here​.  

A $25 donation for the organization will be collected at issuance and at the annual registration to support the organization’s overall charitable contributions. This annual donation will be in addition to the regular registration fees and one-time issuance fee.

To view their special group license plate application, visit wisconsindmv.gov/specialgroupreview. The application is available for public comment through Dec. 3, 2026. 

To view or order any of Wisconsin’s 72 specialty plates currently offered, as well as personalize or even order regular plates, visit wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates.   

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