Dealer | Demonstrator trailer/semi-trailer | Demonstrator truck/tractor | Distributor | Finance company | Manufacturer | Mobile home dealer | Recreational vehicle dealer | Trailer dealer | Transporter | Wholesaler
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) issues various license plates to
licensed motor vehicle industry businesses.
- All plates issued prior to February 5, 2018 have the same plate number and do not have validation stickers.
- All plates issued on or after February 5, 2018 have alpha character(s) following the last digit of the plate number, and do not have validation stickers. Sample plate images below:
Motor Vehicle Dealer Plates
New design issued 2018
Motor vehicle issued before February 2018
Motorcycle/Moped Dealer Plates
New design issued 2018
Motorcycle/moped issued before February 2018
Registration period | 2 Years |
Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum (issued July 2011 and later) or green on antique gold (issued before July 2011) |
Statutory reference |
s.218.10,
s.341.51 |
DMV inquiry | MV (motor vehicle), MC (motorcycle) |
Demonstrator trailer/semi-trailer
New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 1 Year |
Plate expiration | December 31 |
Fee | $10 |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.341.51(2m) |
DMV inquiry | DMI |
Demonstrator truck/tractor
Required on loaded unit weight in excess of 8,000 pounds.
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New Truck-Tractor design issued 2018
New Truck design issued 2018
Registration period | 1 Year |
Plate expiration | |
Fee | 20% of fee prescribed in s.341.25(2) |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.341.25(2) |
DMV inquiry | DMO |
Distributor
New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 2 Years |
Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.218.10,
s.341.51 |
DMV inquiry | DMV (motor vehicle), DC (motorcycle) |
Finance company
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New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 1 Year |
Plate expiration | December 31 |
Fee | $75 for first plate plus $5 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.341.57 |
DMV inquiry | FIN |
Manufacturer
New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 2 Years |
Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.218.10,
s.341.51 |
DMV inquiry | MMV (motor vehicle), MCM (motorcycle) |
Recreational vehicle dealer
New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 2 Years |
Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.218.10,
s.341.51 |
DMV inquiry | RV |
Trailer dealer
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New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 1 Year |
Plate expiration | December 31 |
Fee | $75 for 2 plates plus $5 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.341.51 |
DMV inquiry | TLD |
Transporter
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New design issued 2018
Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 1 Year |
Plate expiration | December 31 |
Fee | $75 for 2 plates plus $5 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.341.51(1),
s.341.51(2) |
DMV inquiry | TRP |
Wholesaler
New design issued 2018
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Issued before February 2018
Registration period | 2 Years |
Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
Number of plates | One |
Plate color | Black on aluminum |
Statutory reference |
s.218.10,
s.341.51 |
DMV inquiry | WHL |
Mobile home dealer
Department of Safety and Professional Services. Call (608) 264-9597 for inquiries.
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