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Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians | Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians | Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin | Oneida Indian tribe of Wisconsin

The State of Wisconsin has reciprocal registration agreements with the Indian tribes and bands indicated below, in accordance with section 341.409, Wisconsin Statutes. The agreements are similar to those with other states, and they provide for unrestricted operation in both jurisdictions by vehicles registered in either jurisdiction. License plates are issued by Wisconsin Indian tribes and bands to members who reside on the reservation. Some tribes also issue registration to non-members who reside on the reservation. This information is included here to assist users of this guide.

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
	Tribe began issuing plates in the October 1, 2006. Registration records are also on file with the Ashland Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Statutory reference s.341.409 DMV inquiry BRV “TIME” system inquiry TR Contact: Robin Powless Bad River Tribal Court (715) 682-7107 ext. 1544 FAX: (715) 685-2600 Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, 125 Maple St., Hwy 2, P.O. Box 39, Odanah, WI 54861
Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
	Registration records are also on file with the State Patrol Office and with local law enforcement agencies.
Statutory reference s.341.409 DMV inquiry LDF “TIME” system inquiry TR Contact: R. Terry Hoyt, Tribal Attorney,  (715) 588-4200 FAX: (715) 588-9240 Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Tribal Court 623 E. Peace Pipe Road, P.O. Box 964 Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin
	Registration records are also on file with the Menominee Police Department
Statutory reference s.341.409 DMV inquiry MEN “TIME” system inquiry TR Contact: Diana Taubel, Director, Licensing and Permit Dept. (715) 799-5142 FAX: (715) 799-5989 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Licensing and Permit Dept. P.O. Box 910 Keshena, WI 54135
Oneida Indian tribe of Wisconsin
	Registration records are also on file with the Oneida Police Department. To qualify for Oneida Nation license plates, one must be enrolled and live on or within the Oneida Reservation boundaries.
	First issued August, 2004. The larger outlined rectangle on  the bottom is for a decal. This decal will identify the plate holder as being a member of the "Wolf Clan," "Bear Clan" or "Turtle Clan". Applicants will be given their choice of the design they want when they apply.
Statutory reference s.341.409 DMV inquiry ONI “TIME” system inquiry Not accessible Contact: Tonya Webster, Licensing Administrator (920) 496-5311 FAX: (920) 496-7491 Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Compliance Division 909 Packerland Drive P.O. Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155

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Last modified: September 8, 2009