Automobile license plates

 

Regular automobile

Issued to autos, including vans and sport utility vehicles, when more than 50% of the internal capacity is dedicated to seating. Disabled parking version available.  Learn more ​More...

Also issued to schools having a driver education program (must have insurance filed with Wisconsin Department of Transportation). The driver education registration period is 5 years, expiring December 31st, and the registration fee is $5. Driver education motorcycle version available.

Registration period1 year
Plate expirationMay expire in any month
Fee

$75 (expiration before 9/30/2019)
$85 (expiration 9/30/2019 and later)
Wheel tax and/or vehicle fuel surcharge may apply

Number of plates​Two
​Plates remain with ​Seller
Plate colorBlack on white graphic
Statutory reference s.341.267; s.341.27(1)​
DMV inquiry​AUT
​DOJ “TIME” system inquiry​PC
 
 

Personalized automobile license plate. 

Personalized automobile

​Other plate types can be personalized. See the specific plate type for additional information. Disabled parking version availableMore...

Registration period 1 year
Plate expirationMay expire in any month
Fee$15 in addition to regular registration fee
Number of plates​Two
​Plates remain with​Seller
Plate colorBlack on white graphic or red on white graphic
Statutory reference s.341.145
DMV inquiry​​AUT
​​DOJ “TIME” system inquiry​PC

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