Antique |
Collector |
Dealer |
Disabled |
Distributor |
Drivers education |
Hobbyist |
Manufacturer |
Moped |
Motorcycle |
Municipal |
State Patrol |
U.S. Veteran
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) issues various license plates to
licensed motor vehicle industry businesses. All current design plates issued have the same plate number and do not have validation stickers. All green on antique gold will be replaced by June 2013 and are valid until time of renewal.
Antique motorcycle
Available for 1945 or older model motorcycles that have not been altered or modified from manufacturer’s original specifications. The motorcycle can only be used for special occasions such as display and parade purposes or for necessary testing, maintenance and storage purposes. 
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Registration period |
Non-expiring |
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Plate expiration |
Non-expiring |
| Fee |
$5 |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Green on gold |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.265 |
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DMV inquiry | AMC |
Collector motorcycle
Issued for vehicles 20 years or older that have not been altered or modified from manufacturer's specifications. Must have another Wisconsin registered vehicle used for regular transportation. Cannot be operated during the month of January without a temporary plate. More...
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Registration period |
Non-expiring |
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Plate expiration |
Non-expiring |
| Fee |
One-time $50 collector vehicle issuance fee plus $23 (twice the annual registration fee) |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Red on light blue |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.266 |
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DMV inquiry | CMC |
Dealer motorcycle
All plates issued to each dealer bear the same number with consecutive alpha suffixes. Call WisDOT Dealer & Agent Section at (608) 266-1425 for inquiries.
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Registration period | 2 years |
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Plate expiration |
January, March, May, July, September or November |
| Fee |
$150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Green on antique gold |
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Statutory reference |
s.218.10, s.341.51 |
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DMV inquiry |
Not accessible |
Disabled motorcycle
Issued to persons with a disability that impairs the ability to walk. Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Current design issued in 2003
Design issued before 2003
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Registration period |
2 years |
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Plate expiration |
Last day of April in even number years |
| Fee |
$23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated fees) |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | No |
Plate color
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Black on white (4" x 7" issued from 2003); green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued before 2003) |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.25(1)(b) |
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DMV inquiry | DMC |
Distributor motorcycle
All plates issued to each dealer bear the same number with consecutive alpha suffixes.
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered. Call
WisDOT Dealer & Agent Section at (608) 266-1425 for inquiries.
Current design issued in 2003
Current design issued in 2003
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Registration period |
2 years |
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Plate expiration |
January, March, May, July, September or November |
| Fee |
$150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Dealer |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Green on antique gold |
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Statutory reference |
s.218.10, s.341.51 |
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DMV inquiry | Not accessible |
Drivers education
Issued to schools having a driver education program. Must have insurance filed with
WisDOT.
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Registration period |
5 Years |
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Plate expiration |
December 31, 2018 |
| Fee |
$5 |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | School |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Red on white |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.267 |
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DMV inquiry | DVC |
Hobbyist motorcycle
Issued for reconstructed or street modified motorcycles 20 years old or older, for replica motorcycles 20 years old or older, or for homemade motorcycles. Must have another vehicle currently registered. Cannot be operated during the month of January without a temporary plate. More...
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Registration period |
Non-expiring |
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Plate expiration |
Non-expiring |
| Fee |
One-time $50 hobbyist vehicle issuance fee plus $23 (twice the annual registration fee) |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Yellow on green |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.14(4r), s.341.27(1), s.341.268 |
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DMV inquiry | HMC |
Manufacturer motorcycle
All plates issued to each dealer bear the same number with consecutive alpha suffixes.
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered. Call
WisDOT Dealer & Agent Section at (608) 266-1425 for inquiries.
Current design issued in 2003
Design issued before 2003
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Registration period | 2 years |
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Plate expiration |
January, March, May, July, September, or November |
| Fee |
$150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Dealer |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Green on antique gold |
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Statutory reference |
s.218.10, s.341.51 |
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DMV inquiry |
Not accessible |
Moped
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered.
Current design issued in 2003
Design issued before 2003
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Registration period | 2 years |
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Plate expiration |
Last day of April in even-numbered years |
| Fee |
$23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated fees) |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Vehicle |
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Personalized available? | No |
Plate color
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Black on white (4" x 7" issued from 2003); green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued prior to 2003) |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.25(1)(b) |
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DMV inquiry | MPD |
Motorcycle (regular)
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered.
Current design issued in 2003
Design issued before 2003
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Registration period | 2 years |
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Plate expiration |
Last day of April in even-numbered years |
| Fee |
$23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated rates) |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | Yes, for an additional $15 per year ($30 for biennial registration) |
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Plate color |
Black on white (4" x 7" issued from 2003); green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued prior to 2003) |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.25(1)(b) |
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DMV inquiry | CYC |
Municipal motorcycle
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Registration period |
Non-expiring
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Plate expiration |
Non-expiring |
| Fee |
$5 |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with |
Municipality |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Black on straw |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.26(2m)(am) |
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DMV inquiry | MNC |
State Patrol motorcycle
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Registration period |
Non-expiring |
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Plate expiration |
Non-expiring |
| Fee |
$5 |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Agency |
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Personalized available? | No |
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Plate color |
Blue on white with Wisconsin State Patrol logo |
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Statutory reference | s.341.26(2m)(am) |
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DMV inquiry |
WSC |
U.S. veteran motorcycle
Available only to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who submit proof of eligibility. NO special parking privileges are provided with the U.S. Veteran motorcycle plate.
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered. More...
Current design issued in 2003
Design issued before 2003
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Registration period | 2 years |
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Plate expiration |
Last day of April in even-numbered years |
| Fee |
$23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated rates) plus $15 issuance fee |
| Number of plates | One |
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Plates remain with | Seller |
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Personalized available? | Yes, for an additional $15 per year ($30 for biennial registration) |
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Plate color |
Blue and red on white graphic |
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Statutory reference |
s.341.14(6w) |
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DMV inquiry | VMC |
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