Wisconsin Veteran Related License Plates
Wisconsin women who have served in the military can now buy "Woman Veteran" license plates.The Wisconsin military plates feature blue numbers on a red, white and blue background with "Wisconsin" across the top and "Woman Veteran" at the bottom. A decal representing the veteran's military branch is displayed on the left side of the plate.The state Department of Motor Vehicles now offers 56 different plates inclusive of 11 military plate options for veterans and recipients of military medals and honors. Military plates are available to active, reserve or retired U.S. military members, military academy students or alumni.The cost for the new "Woman Veteran" plates is $90 - $75 for the basic annual vehicle registration fee and $15 for the Veterans Trust Fund at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. The $15 fee is charged when the plate is issued; subsequent annual vehicle registration stickers will cost $75.The Veterans Trust Fund pays for programs and services such as job fairs, outreach efforts for veteran benefits and the new Veterans Welcome Resource Center scheduled to open next month in Madison. Personalized military plate plates cost an additional $15 a year. Military plates do not carry special parking privileges.
Disabled veteran
New design issued in July 2009
Design issued 1991 through June 2009 / Available to persons with a disability that impairs the ability to walk and whose disability was incurred while in active U.S. military service. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / Basic annual registration fee.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color / Blue on red, white and blue graphic with International Symbol of Access (issued from 2009) or red on blue and white with International Symbol of Access (issued prior to 2009)
Statutory reference / s.341.14(1)
DMV inquiry / VET
“TIME” system inquiry / DV
Ex-prisoner of war
First issued in 1980 / Available to former prisoners of war as certified by the Veterans Administration. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 poundfarm trucks.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / None for the first plate. Additional plates are the basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new plates are issued.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / No
Plate color / Blue on white
Statutory reference / s.341.14(6)
DMV inquiry / XPW
“TIME” system inquiry / XP
Gold Star Family
First issued in 2006 / Available to persons who have had an immediate family member die while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / Basic annual registration fee.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color / Black on white with Gold Star Banner logo.
Statutory reference / S.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry / GST
“TIME” system inquiry / CV
Historic military vehicle
First issued in 2010 / Available for historic military vehicles manufactured for use in any country's military forces. Vehicles that run on continuous tracks, or a combination of wheels and tracks, do not qualify. Must be 25 or more years old if imported from another country. The vehicle may only be used for special occasions such as display and show events. Motorcycle version available.
More...
Registration period / Non-expiring
Fee / $30 ($5 registration and $25 issuance fee)
Number of plates / Two (one for cycles and trailers)
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / No
Plate color / White letters on an olive green background with a star logo on the left
Statutory reference / s.341.269
DMV inquiry / HMV or HMM (cycles)
“TIME” system inquiry / ML
Lao Veterans of America
First issued in 2001 / Available only to certified membersof Lao Veterans of America, Inc. Applicant must contact the Lao Veterans of America, Inc. for a Veteran’s Certificate and license plate stickers before applying for this license plate.
Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color / Black on white with the Lao Veterans of America logo
Statutory reference / s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry / MGP
“TIME” system inquiry / CV
Medal of Honor
New design issued in 2009 / Available to any Wisconsin resident awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
More...
Registration period / Non-expiring
Fee / None
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / No
Plate color / Blue on red, white, and blue graphic
Statutory reference / s.341.14(5)
DMV inquiry / MDH
“TIME” system inquiry / CM
Military group
New design issued in July 2008
Issued December 2006 through June 2008 / Available to active, reserve or retired U. S. military personnel or military academy students or alumni who submit proof of eligibility. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. Two distinct plate styles are valid if currently registered.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color / Blue on red, white and blue with service, medal or academy logo (issued from 2008) or blue on white background with U. S. flag (issued prior to 2008)
Statutory reference / s.341.14(6r)(f)
DMV inquiry / MLG
“TIME” system inquiry / ML
U. S. veteran motorcycle
Current design issued in 2003
First issued in 2002 / Available to veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces who submit proof of eligibility. Available for motorcycles only. No special parking privileges are provided with the U. S. Veteran motorcycle plate. Both styles are valid if currently registered.
More...
Registration period / 2 years
Plate expiration / Last day of April in even-numbered years
Fee / $23 biennial fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued.
Number of plates / One
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee ($30 for biennial registration)
Plate color / Blue and red on white graphic with U. S. flag. Two different sizes: 4" x 7" issued from 2003 or 4 3/8" x 8 1/8"" issued prior to 2003
Statutory reference / s.341.14(6w)
DMV inquiry / VMC
“TIME” system inquiry / MC
Wisconsin National Guard
New design issued March 2007 / Available to a Wisconsin resident who is an active or retired member of the National Guard. Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks. NO special parking privileges are provided with the Wisconsin National Guard plate.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color / Blue on red, white, and blue with U. S. flag and minuteman logo
Statutory reference / s.341.14(6m)
DMV inquiry / WNG
“TIME” system inquiry / NG
Wisconsin salutes veterans
First issued September 2006 / Available for autos, motor homes, motor trucks up through 8,000 pounds, and 12,000 pound farm trucks.
More...
Registration period / 1 year
Plate expiration / For auto registration: Any day of the year (365 days), based on first date of operation in Wisconsin. Motor home and truck registration: Last day of expiration month.
Fee / Basic annual registration fee plus $15 when new non-personalized plates are issued.
Number of plates / Two
Plates remain with / Seller
Personalized available / Yes. $15 annual fee
Plate color / Black on white with U. S./Wisconsin flags and eagle logo
Statutory reference / s.341.14(6r)
DMV inquiry / SPT
“TIME” system inquiry / CV
Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service at
[Source: Apr 2012 ++]
1