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Ducks Unlimited license plate

Plates benefit wetlands

Ducks Unlimited works to conserve wetlands in North America. Since its founding in 1937, the organization has helped conserve more than 9.4 million acres of prime wetland and wildlife habitat.

The purchase of Ducks Unlimited license plates will support habitat enhancement projects that benefit waterfowl and promote the health of hundreds of other wildlife species, including many of the world's endangered species. It also entitles you to a one-year membership in the organization (accepting membership reduces the amount of your donation that is tax-deductible). For more information about Ducks Unlimited, Inc. call 1-800-453-8257 (1-800-45DUCKS) or visit Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Vehicles that qualify

• automobiles
• motor homes (annual registration only)
• motor trucks
  • 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pound gross weight including dual purpose farm and dual purpose motor home
  • 12,000 pound gross weight farm truck

Things you should know:

• The first time you request a Ducks Unlimited license plate, you pay:
  • A $15 original issuance fee, or an annual $15 personalized plate fee.
  • A $25 tax-deductible donation, which supports conservation programs funded by Ducks Unlimited. The $25 donation may be deductible if you itemize your income tax returns.
  • Your regular registration fee, if your current plates expire within three months
• Thereafter, you will pay the $25 donation and the regular registration fee for standard Ducks Unlimited plates.

How to apply:

Send the following items:

1. If the vehicle you wish to register with Ducks Unlimited license plates is already titled/registered in your name, send:
   • A copy of your Certificate of Registration OR the complete vehicle description and the Ducks Unlimited License Plates application section of form MV2916
   • $15 issuance or personalized plate fee, $25 Ducks Unlimited donation, plus the annual registration fee, if the current plates expire within the next three months
2. If the vehicle is NOT titled in your name, send:
   • A completed title application form MV1 (401 KB) or MV11 and fees, including your annual registration fee.
   • Completed and signed Ducks Unlimited License Plates application, form MV2916
   • Additional $15 issuance or personalized plate fee
   • $25 Ducks Unlimited donation.
3. Check or money order made payable to: Registration Fee Trust.
4. Mail with payment to:

Personalized license plates

• On form MV2916, check which option that you would like us to follow if your request is not available.
• No refund or adjustment will be made for a change of choice or spacing after the plate has been ordered, or if the application is incorrectly or unclearly completed.
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) may refuse to issue OR may recall after issuance, a request that is misleading or may be offensive to good taste or decency, or may conflict with the issuance of any other license plates.
• Personalized plates will be mailed 4-6 weeks after you received your Certificate of Registration.

Temporary plates required

To legally operate your vehicle, you must display license plates within two business days of purchase. If you do not have current plates, apply to a DMV service center or an agent authorized by DMV to obtain a temporary plate while your Ducks Unlimited plate order is processed. An agent may charge a $3 plate fee and/or may also charge a $5 service fee.

Changing from personalized to regular plates

If you wish to re-register your vehicle with regular license plates at renewal time or within three months of the renewal expiration date, send a copy of your Certificate of Registration or renewal notice with a request for standard plates along with the registration. Subtract $40 from the fee shown on the renewal notice. If you wish to re-register other than at renewal time, submit the request and a copy of the Certificate of Registration.

Changing from personalized to regular Ducks plates

If you wish to re-register with regular Ducks plates at renewal time or within three months of the renewal expiration date, send a copy of your Certificate of Registration or renewal notice with a request for regular Ducks plates and fee shown on the notice plus a $25 donation and $15 issuance fee. If you wish to re-register other than at renewal time, submit the request and a copy of the Certificate of Registration and $15 issuance fee.

Release of information

WisDOT uses the information on this form to issue Ducks Unlimited license plates. Under open records laws, WisDOT must make nonexempt information available upon request. If you want your name and address withheld from such business mailing lists, complete the "release of nonexempt information" portion on form MV2916.

If you have questions:

• E-mail: special-plates.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
• Call: (608) 266-3041 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Fax: (608) 267-5106
• Write to the address below:

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Last modified: June 5, 2008