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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. Issued to schools
having a driver education program. Must have insurance filed
with Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Motorcycle
version available. 
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| Registration Period | 1 year; 5 years for Driver Ed (2013) |
| Plate expiration | All 12 months; December 31 for Driver Ed |
| Fee | $75; $5 for Driver Ed |
| Number of plates | Two |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Black on white graphic or red on white graphic |
| Statutory reference | s.341.267; s.341.27(1)(2) |
| DMV inquiry | AUT |
| “TIME” system inquiry | PC |
Personalized automobile
Other plate types can be personalized. See the specific plate type for additional information. Disabled
version available.
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| Registration Period | 1 year |
| Plate expiration | All 12 months |
| Fee | Basic annual registration fee plus $15 per year |
| Number of plates | Two |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Black on white graphic or red on white graphic |
| Statutory reference | s.341.145 |
| DMV inquiry | AUT |
| “TIME” system inquiry | PC |
Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Last modified: March 9, 2009
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