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Bus | Farm truck | Light truck

Bus
	Issued for motor coaches, school buses and urban mass transportation vehicles.
Registration period 1 year or quarterly Plate expiration Based on registration period Fee Based on vehicle gross weight Number of plates Two Plates remain with Vehicle Plate color Black on white graphic Statutory reference s.71.38, s.340.01(31), s.341.25(2)(b), s.341.26(2)(d) DMV inquiry BUS “TIME” system inquiry BU
Farm truck
	Vehicle may not exceed 12,000 pounds gross weight. May not be used for any non-farm occupation or commuting to and from work. More...
Registration period 2 years Plate expiration Last day of February in even years Fee $45 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated fees). Can be personalized for additional $15 per year ($30 for biennial registration). Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Plate color Black on white graphic Statutory reference s.340.01(18), s.341.045, s.341.26(3)(a) DMV inquiry FRM “TIME” system inquiry FM
Light truck
	Issued to motor trucks at 8,000 pounds gross weight or less, private or for hire. Issued to a farm truck that may also be used for transportation to and from a non-farm occupation (dual-purpose farm). May not exceed 12,000 pounds gross weight for farm occupation. Issued to a motor truck used as a motor home with a slide-in camper unit (dual-purpose vehicle). Weight sticker designates gross vehicle weight when used as a motor truck: A=4,500 pounds and under; B=6,000 and under; C=8,000 and under.
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration All 12 months Fee 4,500 pounds and under: $75 6,000 and under: $84 8,000 and under: $106 Can be personalized for additional $15 per year. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Plate color Black on white graphic Statutory reference s.340.01(15n), s.340.01(15p), s.341.25(1)(c), s.341.25(2), s.341.26(3)(am) DMV inquiry LTK “TIME” system inquiry TK

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Last modified: March 9, 2009