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Amateur radio | Antique | Celebrate children | Civil Air Patrol |Civilian group | Collector | Collector special | Disabled | Disabled veteran | Ducks Unlimited | Endangered resources | Ex-prisoner of war | Freemason |Gold Star Family | Golf Wisconsin |Green Bay Packers | Hobbyist | Lao veterans | Medal of honor | Military group| Sesquicentennial | Special designed vehicle | University | Wisconsin National Guard | Wisconsin Salutes Veterans | Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

Amateur radio

Amateur radio license plate

 Issued to current holders of FCC amateur radio licenses. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new plates are issued
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white graphic 
Statutory reference s.341.14(2)
DMV inquiry AMA
“TIME” system inquiry AR

Antique 
Antique license plate

 

 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 plate available.
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Registration period Non-expiring
Fee $5
Number of plates Two (one for cycle)
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Green on gold
Statutory reference s.341.265
DMV inquiry ANT
“TIME” system inquiry AQ

Celebrate children

Celebrate children license plate

 Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. 
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued plus $20 per year for the Children’s Trust Fund. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Red on Celebrate Children graphic
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry KID
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol license plate

 Issued only to individuals who are current or retired members of the Civil Air Patrol. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. 
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with the Civil Air Patrol logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)(f)9m
DMV inquiry CVG
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Civilian group

Civilian group license plate
Former issue to fire fighters

This plate is currently being issued for rescue squad. It will be available in the summer of 2007 to fire fighters
Current issue for rescue squad and fire fighter

Emergency Medical Technican license plate currently being issued
Current issue for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

 Issued only to individuals who submit proof of eligibility. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. 
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Red and white with graphic of specific group
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry FRF
“TIME” system inquiry CV
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Collector 
Collector license plate Issued for vehicles 20 years or older that have not been altered or modified from manufacturer’s specifications. Must have another vehicle currently registered. Cannot be operated during the month of January without a temporary plate. Motorcycle version available.
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Registration period Non-expiring
Fee One-time $50 application fee plus twice the annual registration fee for the vehicle type being registered.
Number of plates Two 
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Red on light blue
Statutory reference s.341.266
DMV inquiry COL
“TIME” system inquiry CL

Collector special
Collector special license plate Applicant is issued the same number as their Collector plate number. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new plates are issued
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white graphic
Statutory reference s.341.266 and s.341.14(2m)
DMV inquiry CLS
“TIME” system inquiry CS

Disabled
Disabled license plate Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. Motorcycle plate available.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white graphic with Disabled logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(1a)
DMV inquiry DIS
“TIME” system inquiry DX

Disabled veteran
Disabled veteran license plate Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. Must be a service-related injury.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Red on blue and white graphic
Statutory reference s.341.14(1)
DMV inquiry VET
“TIME” system inquiry DV
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Ducks unlimited
Ducks unlimited license plate Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 per year to Ducks Unlimited. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with Ducks Unlimited logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry DUK
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Endangered resources

Endangered resources license plate

 Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued plus $25 per year for the WI Dept. of Natural Resources Endangered Resources Fund. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry END
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Ex-prisoner of war
Ex-prisoner of war license plate Must be a qualified former prisoner of war as certified by the Veterans Administration. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
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
Plate color Blue on white
Statutory reference s.341.14(6)
DMV inquiry XPW
“TIME” system inquiry XP

Freemason
Freemason license plate Applicant must apply separately to the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of WI, license plate decals, 36275 Sunset Dr., Dousman, WI 53118, for Freemason decals to affix to the license plates.

Available to the general public.

Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white graphic with the Freemason logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry MGP
“TIME” system inquiry CV
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Gold Star Family

Gold Star license plate

 Issued to persons who have had an immediate family member die in combat while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee.  Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with Gold Star Banner logo.
Statutory reference S.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry GST
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Golf Wisconsin
Golf Wisconsin license plate

Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds and 12,000 pound farm truck.

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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 per year tax-deductible donation to Wisconsin Professional Golfers Association Junior Foundation and Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with Golf Wisconsin logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry GLF
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers license plate

 

 Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 per year tax-deductible donation to Lambeau Field. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Green on gold graphic with the Packer’s trademark logo (white G in a green oval)
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry PAK
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Hobbyist
Hobbyist license plate Issued for reconstructed or street modified vehicles 20 years or older, for replica vehicles 20 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 plate available.
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Registration period Non-expiring
Fee One-time $50 application fee plus twice the annual registration fee for the vehicle type being registered.
Number of plates Two (one for cycle)
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Yellow on green
Statutory reference s.341.14(4r), s.341.27(1), s.341.268
DMV inquiry HOB
“TIME” system inquiry PE

Lao veterans of America
Lao veterans of America license plate

 

 Applicant must contact the Lao Veterans of America, Inc., P.O. Box 331, Menomonie, WI 54751, for a Veteran’s Certificate and license plate stickers before applying for this license plate.

Available only to certified members of Lao Veterans of America, Inc.

Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. 
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with the Lao Veterans of America logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry MGP
“TIME” system inquiry CV
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Medal of honor
Medal of Honor license plate Issued to any Wisconsin resident awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Registration period Non-expiring
Fee None
Number of plates Two 
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Blue on red, white, and blue graphic
Statutory reference s.341.14(5)
DMV inquiry MDH
“TIME” system inquiry CM

Military group

Military group license plate

New issuance plates effective July 1, 2008

Issued December 4, 2006 to June 30, 2008

 Issued only to individuals who submit proof of eligibility. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. NO special parking privileges are provided with the Military special group plate.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Blue on red, white, and blue graphic
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)(f)
DMV inquiry MLG
“TIME” system inquiry ML

Sesquicentennial
Sesquicentennial license plate Not available for new issuance. Available for replacement of damaged, lost or stolen sesquicentennial plates until August 1, 2008. Existing Sesquicentennial plates can be renewed or transferred to auto, motor home (registering annually), dual-purpose farm, dual-purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 if personalized.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Red, on blue, green, and white graphic
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry SES
“TIME” system inquiry CV
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Special designed vehicle
Special designed vehicle license plate Issued for home-built, reconstructed, or manufactured vehicle having a maximum speed of 35 m.p.h. Applicant must have a special restricted operator license.
Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration April 30
Fee $5
Number of plates One
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Green on white. Sticker designates specially designed vehicle.
Statutory reference s.341.067, s.343.075, s.343.135
DMV inquiry CYC
“TIME” system inquiry SD

University of Wisconsin higher education

University license plate - Madison campus

 Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. Available for 13 campuses.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued plus $20 per year for the designated school. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry HEG
“TIME” system inquiry HE
HEM=Madison campus ONLY

Wisconsin National Guard

Wisconsin National Guard license plate

 Issued only to a Wisconsin resident who is an active or retired member of the National Guard. Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle, and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck. NO special parking privileges are provided with the Wisconsin National Guard plate.
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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Blue on red, white, and blue
Statutory reference s.341.14(6m)
DMV inquiry WNG
“TIME” system inquiry NG
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Wisconsin salutes veterans
Wisconsin Salutes Veterans license plate

Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds and 12,000 pound farm truck.

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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued. Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with US/Wisconsin flags and eagle logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry SPT
“TIME” system inquiry CV

Wisconsin women's health foundation
Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation license plate

Available for auto, motor home (registering annually), dual purpose farm, dual purpose vehicle and motor truck up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm truck.

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Registration period 1 year
Plate expiration All 12 months
Fee Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued, plus $25 per year tax-deductible donation to Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation.  Can be personalized for an additional $15 per year.
Number of plates Two
Plates remain with Seller
Plate color Black on white with Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation logo
Statutory reference s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry WHF
“TIME” system inquiry CV
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