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Motorcycle and moped license plates
Antique | Collector | Dealer | Disabled | Distributor | Drivers education | Hobbyist | Manufacturer | Moped | Motorcycle | Municipal | State Patrol | U. S. Veteran
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) issues various license plates to licensed motor vehicle industry businesses. All current design plates issued have the same plate number and do not have validation stickers. All green on antique gold will be replaced by June 2013 and are valid until time of renewal.
Antique motorcycle
Available for 1945 or older model motorcycles that have not been
altered or modified from manufacturer’s
original specifications. The motorcycle can only be used for
special occasions such as display and parade purposes or for
necessary testing, maintenance and storage purposes.
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| Registration period | Non-expiring |
| Fee | $5 |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Green on gold |
| Statutory reference | s.341.266 |
| DMV inquiry | AMC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | AQ |
Collector motorcycle
Issued for
vehicles 20 years
or older that have not been altered or modified from manufacturer's specifications. Must have another
Wisconsin registered vehicle used for regular transportation.
Cannot be operated during the month of January without a
temporary plate.
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| Registration period | Non-expiring |
| Fee | One-time $50 collector vehicle issuance fee plus $23 (twice the annual registration fee). |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Red on light blue |
| Statutory reference | s.341.266 |
| DMV inquiry | CMC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | CL |
Dealer motorcycle
All plates issued to each dealer bear the same number with consecutive alpha suffixes. Call WisDOT Dealer & Agent Section at (608) 266-1425 for inquiries.
| Registration period | 2 years |
| Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
| Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plate color | Ggreen on antique gold |
| Statutory reference | s.218.10, s.341.51 |
| DMV inquiry | Not accessible |
| “TIME” system inquiry | Not accessible |
Disabled motorcycle
Issued to persons with a disability that impairs the ability to walk.
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| Registration period | 2 Years |
| Plate expiration | Last day of April in even number years |
| Fee | $23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated fees) |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plate color | Green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued prior to 2003) or black on white (4" x 7" issued from 2003) |
| Statutory reference | s.341.25(1)(b) |
| DMV inquiry | DMC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | MC |
Distributor motorcycle
All plates issued to each dealer bear the same number with consecutive alpha suffixes. Call WisDOT Dealer & Agent Section at (608) 266-1425 for inquiries.
| Registration period | 2 years |
| Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
| Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plate color | Green on antique gold |
| Statutory reference | s.218.10, s.341.51 |
| DMV inquiry | Not accessible |
| “TIME” system inquiry | Not accessible |
Drivers education
Issued to schools having a driver education program. Must have insurance filed with WisDOT.
| Registration period | 5 Years |
| Plate expiration | December 31, 2008 |
| Fee | $5 |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plate color | Red on white graphic |
| Statutory reference | s.341.267 |
| DMV inquiry | DVC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | SV |
Hobbyist motorcycle
Issued for reconstructed or street modified motorcycles 20 years old or older, for
replica motorcycles 20 years old or older, or for homemade motorcycles. Must
have another vehicle currently registered. Cannot be operated during the month
of January without a temporary plate.
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| Registration period | Non-expiring |
| Fee | One-time $50 hobbyist vehicle issuance fee plus $23 (twice the annual registration fee). |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Yellow on green |
| Statutory reference | s.341.14(4r), s.341.27(1), s.341.268 |
| DMV inquiry | HMC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | PE |
Manufacturer motorcycle
All plates issued to each dealer bear the same number with consecutive alpha suffixes. Call WisDOT Dealer & Agent Section at (608) 266-1425 for inquiries.
| Registration period | 2 Years |
| Plate expiration | January, March, May, July, September, or November |
| Fee | $150 for 2 plates plus $10 for each additional plate |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plate color | Green on antique gold |
| Statutory reference | s.218.10, s.341.51 |
| DMV inquiry | Not accessible |
| “TIME” system inquiry | Not accessible |
Moped
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered.
| Registration period | 2 years |
| Plate expiration | Last day of April in even-numbered years |
| Fee | $23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated fees) |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Vehicle |
| Plate color | Green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued prior to 2003) or black on white (4" x 7" issued from 2003) |
| Statutory reference | s.341.25(1)(b) |
| DMV inquiry | MPD |
| “TIME” system inquiry | MP |
Motorcycle (regular)
Plate size was changed in 2003. Both styles are valid if currently registered. See also special designed vehicles.
| Registration period | 2 years |
| Plate expiration | Last day of April in even-numbered years |
| Fee | $23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated rates). Can be personalized for additional $15 per year ($30 for biennial registration). |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Green on white (4 3/8" x 8 1/8" issued prior to 2003) or black on white (4" x 7" issued from 2003) |
| Statutory reference | s.341.25(1)(b) |
| DMV inquiry | CYC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | MC |
Municipal motorcycle
| Registration period | Non-expiring |
| Fee | $5 |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Municipality |
| Plate color | Black on straw |
| Statutory reference | s.341.26(2m)(am) |
| DMV inquiry | MNC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | MU |
State Patrol motorcycle
| Registration period | Non-expiring |
| Fee | $5 |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Agency |
| Plate color | Blue on white with Wisconsin State Patrol logo |
| DMV inquiry | WSC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | LF |
U. S. veteran motorcycle
Available only to veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces who
submit proof of eligibility. NO special parking privileges are provided with the U. S. Veteran motorcycle plate.
Both styles are valid if currently registered.
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| Registration period | 2 years |
| Plate expiration | Last day of April in even-numbered years |
| Fee | $23 biennial fee (see fee chart for prorated rates). Can be personalized for additional $15 per year ($30 for biennial registration). |
| Number of plates | One |
| Plates remain with | Seller |
| Plate color | Blue and red on white graphic; Two different sizes: 4 3/8" x 8 1/8" (issued prior to 2003) or 4" x 7" (issued from 2003) |
| Statutory reference | s.341.14(6w) |
| DMV inquiry | VMC |
| “TIME” system inquiry | MC |
Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Last modified: March 9, 2009
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