Wisconsin license plate guide

This official state portal will walk you through the process of obtaining new registration plates by allowing you to title and register your vehicle in your name.

Before you begin the online process to get license plate registration, have the following items available:. Once the online DMV car tag application is submitted and paid, mail the payment receipt along with the title to the address on the receipt. Then print and display your temporary car registration tag.

Your license plate and sticker should arrive in the mail between 7 and 10 days. To get your plates mail or in person, complete and sign the Title and License Plate Application Form MV1 and mail it along with the associated fee payment. Alternatively, you can apply for your Wisconsin car tags at any DMV customer service center. To do so, you must bring the completed MV1 form along with a valid payment for the processing fee.

A car dealer is required by law to file your application for WI plates within 7 days of sale and provide you with a temporary tag. You must get your own plates and registration if you purchase a vehicle in a private sale. You may renew a license plate in Wisconsin online, by mail or in person. For online transactions, follow the steps for how to renew license plate tags on eMV Public and use a credit card or ACH bank account to pay fees.

For renewing a Wisconsin registration or tags by mail, complete and mail your renewal notification card to the address printed on it. The guide will offer license plate options based on the vehicle style. You may complete the guide to review fees and other applications details. Send to: WI Dept. Sign In. MV1 Online Application. You can use the guide to complete an application for: Title and registration in your name Title only no registration in your name Eligible plate transfer for a vehicle already titled in your name New license plates for a vehicle already titled in your name Most special plates are available for automobiles, SUVs, autocycles, and light trucks.

Issued for home-built, reconstructed or manufactured vehicles having a maximum speed of 35 m. Applicant must have a special restricted operator license. Current design issued in Designed issued through Available for 13 University of Wisconsin System campuses.

Available to veterans of the U. Armed Forces who submit proof of eligibility. Available for motorcycles only. No special parking privileges are provided with the U.

Veteran motorcycle plate. Both styles are valid if currently registered. Current design issued in Issued in through Available to a Wisconsin resident who is an active or retired member of the National Guard. NO special parking privileges are provided with the Wisconsin National Guard plate. First issued i n Sign In. Special license plates. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month. Current design issued in February Issued October -January Issued January - September Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year days , based on first date of operation in Wisconsin.

First issued in Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year days , based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. A collector number is assigned as the plate number. Subsequent collector vehicles owned by the customer receive the sample plate number with an alpha suffix or prefix. Current design issued in Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year days , based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. The same collector number issued is assigned as the plate number.

Registration period 1 year Plate expiration For auto registration: Any day of the year days , based on first date of operation in Wisconsin.