The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they depend. They provide knowledge, leadership, and inspiration to engage people in resolving threats to cranes and their diverse landscapes. By purchasing a Cranes of Wisconsin license plate, your $25 donation goes to directly support the International Crane Foundation's work in the state.
Vehicles that qualify
- automobiles
- motor homes (annual registration only)
- motor trucks
- 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pounds gross weight including dual purpose farm and dual purpose motor home
- 12,000 pounds gross weight farm truck
When you request the International Crane Foundation license plate, you pay:
- $15 issuance fee or annual $15 personalized plate fee
- A $25 annual tax-deductible donations is required for original issuance of the International Crane Foundation license plate, and every year at renewal.
- The regular registration fee for your vehicle if your current plates expire within three months or you have no plates.
For more information,
visit personalized and special plates FAQs.
How to apply
DMV Service Centers do not issue Special or Personalized License Plates you must mail in your application.
To apply for the International Crane Foundation license plates by mail, please send the following items:
1. If the vehicle you wish to register with the International Crane Foundation license plates is already title in your name, send:
- A copy of your certificate of registration or show the complete vehicle description on the
MV2973 International Crane Foundation License Plates and Information Application
- $15 issuance fee or $15 personalized plate fee
- $25 donation fee
- The annual registration fee if the current plates expire within the next three months or you have no plates
2. If the vehicle is
not titled in your name, send:
- A completed Wisconsin Title & License Plate Application
MV1, or MV11 for dealer sales, including all fees
- A completed
MV2973 International Crane Foundation License Plates Information and Application
- The Certificate of Title assigned to you by the seller
- $15 issuance fee or $15 personalized plate fee
- $25 donation fee
- The annual registration fee if the current plates expire within the next three months or you have no plates
3. Make the check or money order payable to: Registration Fee Trust
4. Mail with payment to:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Special Plates Unit
PO BOX 7911
Madison, WI 53707-7911
Personalized license plates
Personalizing your International Crane Foundation license plate is optional. A $15 personalized plate fee is required each year in addition to the $25 donation fee and regular annual registration fee. On the
MV2973 International Crane Foundation License Plates Information and Application, check which option you would like us to follow if your request is not available. Please allow an additional 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Visit
Personalized plate search to find out if your choice for a personalized license plate is available. WisDOT may refuse to issue, or may recall after issuance, a request that may be offensive to good taste or decency, misleading or conflicts with any other license plate. For more information, visit personalized and special plates FAQs.