Special license plates

Amateur radio | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Antique | Celebrate Children Foundation | Choose Life Wisconsin, Inc. | Civil Air Patrol | Collector | Collector Special | Cure Childhood Cancer | Disabled | Disabled Veteran | Donate Life Wisconsin | Ducks Unlimited | Elkhart Lake's Road America | Emergency Medical Services | Endangered Resources | Ex-prisoner of War | Firefighter | Freemason | Gold Star Family | Golf Wisconsin | Green Bay Packers | Harley-Davidson/Share the Road | Historic Military Vehicle | Hobbyist | Ice Age Trail Alliance | In God We Trust | Keeping the Lights On | Lao Veterans | Law Enforcement Memorial | Lions Foundation | Marquette University | Medal of Honor | Military Group | Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee Bucks | Nurses Change Lives |Operating Engineers| Rescue Squad Member | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Special Designed Vehicle | Scouting Alumni | Spay, Neuter, Adopt | Trout Unlimited | University | U.S. Veteran Motorcycle | Versiti | Whitetails Unlimited | Wisconsin National Guard | Wisconsin Salutes Veterans | Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

Amateur radio

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...

Current design issued in 2001

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white graphic background
Statutory reference	s.341.14(2)
DMV inquiry	AMA
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	AR

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2024

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 a $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Organization.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	White characters with green fading to blue background
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	SPF
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Antique

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...

Current design issued in 1980

Registration period	Non-expiring
Fee	$5
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	No
Plate color	Green characters on a gold background
Statutory reference	s.341.265
DMV inquiry	ANT
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	AQ

Celebrate Children Foundation

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, 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 a $25 annual donation (may be tax-deductible) to the Children's Trust Fund.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters (issued from October 2010) or red characters (issued prior to October 22, 2010) on the Celebrate Children Foundation background
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	KID
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Choose Life Wisconsin, Inc.

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2018

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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?	Yes. $15 annual fee.
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with a black and white image of a baby's footprint for the decal on the left.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	CLW
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Civil Air Patrol

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...

First issued in 2007

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Civil Air Patrol logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	CVG
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Collector

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...

First issued in 1972

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 (one for a motorcycle/moped)
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 characters on a light blue background
Statutory reference	s.341.266
DMV inquiry	COL
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CL

Collector Special

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...

Current design issued in 2001

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background
Statutory reference	s.341.266 and s.341.14(2m)
DMV inquiry	CLS
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CS

Cure Childhood Cancer

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2017

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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?	Yes. $15 annual fee.
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with Help Cure Childhood Cancer logo and ribbon.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	CCC
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Disabled

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 dependent for transportation. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Motorcycle plate available. More...

Current design issued in 2000

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, motor home, and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee	Basic annual registration fee
Number of plates	Two (one for a motorcycle)
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with the International Symbol Access
Statutory reference	s.341.14(1a)
DMV inquiry	DIS
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Disabled Veteran

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. More...

Current design issued in 2009

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a red, white and blue graphic with International Symbol of Access
Statutory reference	s.341.14(1)
DMV inquiry	VET
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	DV

Donate Life Wisconsin

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2008

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Donate Life logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	LIF
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Ducks Unlimited

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2001

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Ducks Unlimited logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	DUK
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Elkhart Lake's Road America

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, 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	White characters on a black background with the words ROAD AMERICA at the bottom and an outline of the racetrack
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	RAM
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Emergency Medical Services

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. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a red and white background or black characters on a white background with EMS Staff of Life logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	EMT (red and white design); CVG (white design)
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Endangered Resources

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Three distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 a $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 characters on a white background with wolf logo, black characters on a white background with a badger and prairie graphic, or black characters with an eagle graphic.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	END (wolf design); ENN (badger or eagle design)
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Ex-prisoner of War

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...

First issued in 1980

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6)
DMV inquiry	XPW
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	XP

Firefighter

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. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered. More...

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on red and white background or black characters on a white background with Maltese Cross logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	FFO (red and white design); FRF (white design)
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Freemason

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...

First issued in 2001

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Freemason logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	MGP
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Gold Star Family

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...

First issued in 2006

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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	Black characters on a white background with the Gold Star Banner logo.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	GST
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Golf Wisconsin

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2006

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Wisconsin Professional Golfers Association Junior Foundation and Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with the Golf Wisconsin logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	GLF
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Green Bay Packers

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2001

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a gold background with the Packer’s trademark logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	PAK
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Harley-Davidson/Share the Road

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2011

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 motorcycle, moped and motor bicycle safety programs.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a gray background with the Harley-Davidson emblem
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	HAR
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Historic Military Vehicle

Available for historic military vehicles manufactured for use in any country's military forces. Vehicles that run on continuous tracks, or a combination of wheels and tracks, do not qualify. Must be 25 or more years old if imported from another country. The vehicle may only be used for special occasions such as display and show events. Motorcycle version available. More...

First issued in 2010

Registration period	Non-expiring
Fee	$5
Number of plates	Two (one for motorcycles and trailers)
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	No
Plate color	White characters on an olive green background with a star logo
Statutory reference	s.341.269
DMV inquiry	HMV or HMM (cycles)
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	ML

Hobbyist

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...

First issued in 1976

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 characters on a green background
Statutory reference	s.341.14(4r), s.341.268(2)
DMV inquiry	HOB
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	PE

Ice Age Trail Alliance

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2022

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Ice Age Trail Alliance
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a blue background with a mammoth
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	ICE
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

In God We Trust

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2014

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Wisconsin Veteran Home member care.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on U.S. flag background
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	IGT
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Keeping the Lights On

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2020

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on white background with Keeping the Lights on logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	UTL
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Lao Veterans of America

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...

First issued in 2001

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Lao Veterans of America logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	MGP
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Law Enforcement Memorial

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2015

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with a logo incorporating the rose and shield emblem used by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and an outline of Wisconsin.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	LEM
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Lions Foundation

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2010

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Wisconsin Lions Club Foundation.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with the Lions Club International emblem
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	LCF
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Marquette University

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2010

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Marquette University logo.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	MRQ
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Medal of Honor

Available to any Wisconsin resident awarded the Medal of Honor. More...

Current design issued in 2009

Registration period	Non-expiring
Fee	None
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	No
Plate color	Blue characters on a red, white, and blue background with medal and US flag
Statutory reference	s.341.14(5)
DMV inquiry	MDH
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CM

Military Group

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, 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 characters on a red, white and blue background (issued since 2008) or blue characters on a white background with the US flag (issued prior to 2008) with service, medal or academy logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	MLG
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	ML

Milwaukee Brewers

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...

Redesign 2020

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 or white characters on a dark blue background with the new ball and glove logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	MBN ('M' design); MBO (Ball and glove design)
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Milwaukee Bucks

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2016

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 reimburse the State of Wisconsin for funds provided for building the Bucks arena and to benefit the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	White characters on a green background with the team logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	MBK
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Nurses Change Lives

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2017

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, motor home, and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee	Basic annual registration fee
Number of plates	Two (one for a motorcycle)
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with the heart and stethoscope image
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	NUR
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Operating Engineers Local 139

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, 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 characters on a yellow and black background with the local 139 logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	ENG
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Rescue Squad Member

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...

Current design issued in 2008

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with the Maltese Cross logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	CVG
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2016

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a graphic background with the Rocky Mountain Elk graphic
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	ELK
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Scouting Alumni

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

 
Boy Scout and Eagle Scout decals first issued in 2017

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, motor home, and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee	Basic annual registration fee
Number of plates	Two (one for a motorcycle)
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with the Boy Scout or Eagle Scout symbol
Statutory reference	s.341.14(1a)
DMV inquiry	BSA
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Spay, Neuter, Adopt

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2024

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Fix is In, Inc.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a rolling farmland background with a dog, cat, and rabbit
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	FIX
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Special Designed Vehicle

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.

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	April 30
Fee	$5
Number of plates	One
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	No
Plate color	Black characters on a white background (4" x 7" issued in 2003) or green characters on a white background (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
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	SD

Trout Unlimited

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2015

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Wisconsin Tout Unlimited.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with a logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	TRT
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

University of Wisconsin Higher Education

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....

Current design issued in 2007

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with a campus logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	HEG; HEM=Madison campus ONLY
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	HE

U.S. Veteran Motorcycle

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 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 characters on a white background with the US 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
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	MC

Versiti

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2021

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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	White characters on a colored background with the Versiti logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	VST
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Whitetails Unlimited

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2016

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a graphic background with the Whitetails Unlimited graphic.
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6m)
DMV inquiry	WTU
DOJ "TIME" system inquiry	CV

Wisconsin National Guard

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...

Current design issued in 2007

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a red, white, and blue background with the US flag and minuteman logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6m)
DMV inquiry	WNG
DOJ "TIME" system inquiry	NG

Wisconsin Salutes Veterans

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2006

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 characters on a white background with US/Wisconsin flags and eagle logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	SPT
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. More...

First issued in 2006

Registration period	1 year
Plate expiration	For auto, 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 Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation.
Number of plates	Two
Plates remain with	Seller
Personalized available?	Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color	Black characters on a white background with the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation logo
Statutory reference	s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry	WHF
DOJ “TIME” system inquiry	CV

Related links:

• Display of license plates and validation stickers
• Wisconsin Statute Chapter 340
• Wisconsin Statute Chapter 341

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Questions?
Email Wisconsin DMV email service