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Dual purpose farm | Dual purpose vehicle | Farm truck | Truck - For hire carrier | Truck - Private carrier

Dual purpose farm
	Vehicle may not exceed 12,000 pounds gross weight. Issued to a farm truck which may be used for transportation to and from a non-farm occupation. Not issued after November 2004. Replaced by Truck-private carrier.
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration January 31 Fee Based on vehicle gross weight. Plates up to 8,000 pounds may be personalized. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Plate color Red on red and white graphic, red on blue and white graphic or blue on antique gold Statutory reference s.340.01(15n), s.341.26(3)(am) DMV inquiry LTK “TIME” system inquiry TK
Dual purpose vehicle
	Issued to a motor truck used as a motor home with a slide-in camper unit. Not issued after November 2004. Replaced by Truck-private carrier.
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration January 31 Fee Based on vehicle gross weight. Plates up to 8,000 pounds may be personalized. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Plate color Red on red and white graphic, red on blue and white graphic or blue on antique gold Statutory reference s.340.01(15p), s.341.25(1)(c) DMV inquiry LTK “TIME” system inquiry TK
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. Can be personalized for additional $15 per year ($30 for biennial registration). Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Plate color Red on white graphic Statutory reference s.340.01(18), s.341.045, s.341.26(3)(a) DMV inquiry FRM “TIME” system inquiry FM
Truck - For hire carrier
	Used to haul property under authority of the DOT. Plate validated through December with a quarterly sticker. No longer issued. Valid if currently registered.
Registration period 1 year Plate expiration December 31 Fee Based on vehicle gross weight up to 8,000 pounds. Can be personalized. Not issued after November 2004. Replaced by Truck-private carrier. Number of plates Two Plates remain with Seller Plate color Black on turquoise Statutory reference s.341.25(2) DMV inquiry LTK “TIME” system inquiry TK
Truck - Private carrier
	Weight sticker designates gross vehicle weight: 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 Based on vehicle gross weight up to 8,000 pounds. Can be personalized for additional $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.341.25(2) DMV inquiry LTK “TIME” system inquiry TK

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