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Ex-Prisoner of War license plates

Eligibility

These plates are available to former prisoners of war as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and authorized by Wisconsin State Statute 341.14(6)(2) .

Vehicles that qualify

• Automobiles
• Motor homes (annual registration only)
• Motor trucks
  • 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pounds gross weight including dual purpose farm and dual purpose motor home
  • 12,000 pounds gross weight farm trucks

Things you should know:

• First plate issued at no charge - second and subsequent plates have an additional $15 issuance fee plus the annual registration fee
• Must be renewed annually even if no fee is required
• May be transferred to surviving spouse
• No special parking privileges are provided with Ex-Prisoner of War plates. See Disabled Veteran license plates or Disabled parking identification cards for information about special parking privileges for persons with disabilities that impair the ability to walk

How to apply:

If the vehicle is titled in your name, send:

1. A copy of your Certificate of Registration.
2. Registration and issuance fees, for a second or subsequent POW plate.
3. Letter of verification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To get a letter, call the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office at (800) 827-1000.

If the vehicle is NOT titled in your name, send:

• Assigned Wisconsin title or out-of-state title
• A completed form MV1 (401 KB) or MV11
• Letter of verification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To get a letter, call the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office at (800) 827-1000.
• Registration fees vary.
• Appropriate sales tax or claim valid exemption.
• Registration and issuance fees, for a second or subsequent POW plate.
• A check or money order payable to: Registration Fee Trust.

Mail to:

Temporary plate required

To legally operate your vehicle, you must display license plates within two business days of purchase. If you do not have current plates, apply at a DMV customer center or an agent authorized by DMV to obtain a temporary plate while your Ex-Prisoner of War plate order is processed. An agent may charge a $3 plate fee and/or may also charge a $5 service fee.

Release of information

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) uses the information on this form to issue Ex-Prisoner of War license plates. Under open records laws, WisDOT must make nonexempt information available upon request. If you want your name and address withheld from such business mailing lists, complete form MV3592 Request to Withhold Name and Address. Complete and return to the address given on the form.

If you have questions:

• E-mail: special-plates.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
• Call: (608) 266-3041 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Fax: (608) 267-5106
• Write to the address below:

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Last modified: December 18, 2007