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Medal of Honor license plates

The Medal of Honor (MOH) license plate is a special plate type issued to any Wisconsin resident awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Vehicles that qualify

• Automobiles
• Motor homes (annual registration only)
• Trucks
  • 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pounds gross weight including dual purpose farm and dual purpose motor home
  • 12,000 pounds gross weight farm trucks

Things you should know:

• Medal of Honor (MOH) plates can not be personalized.
• MOH plates are do not expire.
• No issuance or renewal fees are required for any MOH plate issued (first or subsequent).
• The applicant for the MOH plate must be an owner, co-owner or lessee of the vehicle.
• MOH plates are transferable to another qualifying vehicle.
• Plates may be transferred to surviving spouse and still remain at no fee.
• If the plate had been returned to the Department of Transportation or surrendered to another state, no issuance fee will be charged to reactivate the plate.
• No special parking privileges are provided with MOH plates. See Disabled Veteran license plates or Disabled parking identification cards for information about special parking privileges for persons with disabilities that impair the ability to walk.

How to apply

To register a vehicle already titled in your name with MOH plates, send:

• Complete Proof of Eligibility: DD214/DD215 showing Medal of Honor award or copy of Official Orders.
• Send a photocopy of your Certificate of Registration.

If the vehicle is NOT titled in your name, send:

• A completed Title Application, form MV1 (401 KB) or MV11 (available through a dealer) including all fees and taxes.
• Proof of Eligibility: DD214/DD215 showing Medal of Honor award or copy of Official Orders.

Mail to:

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 Medal of Honor plate order is processed. An agent may charge a $3 plate fee and/or may also charge a $5 service fee.

Release of information

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) uses the information provided on the MV1 form to issue MOH 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 and return the Request to Withhold Name and Address form MV3592  or obtain one from any DMV service center.

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 above

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Last modified: January 4, 2008