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Replacement license plates

NOTE: Form MV2118 can not be used to change from one type of plate to another. If you need to change the plate type or vehicle weight, you will need to complete the Wisconsin Title & License Plate Application form MV1 (349 KB) and submit it along with the appropriate fee.

Non-personalized and non-personalized special interest plates:

• Your plate will be replaced with a NEW number.
• When you receive the new plate(s), destroy the old plate(s). If your plates were stolen, notify your local law enforcement agency of the stolen plate number.
• You will receive a new Certificate of Registration in 3-4 weeks. The plates are mailed out separately from the registration and may take an additional 2-4 weeks.

Payment

The fees for a replacement plate vary from $2 to $6 for each plate depending on the type of license plate. The fees are shown on the form.

1. Make check payable to: Registration Fee Trust
2. Mail the application along with the appropriate fee to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 7949
Madison, WI 53707-7949

If you have questions:

• E-mail: bur-veh-services.dmv@dot.state.wi.us. If you e-mail us about a specific vehicle, we need your license plate number, the year and make of the vehicle and/or the vehicle identification number to respond. WisDOT may need to research your question before replying, please allow 4 business days for an e-mail response. Please do not send a second e-mail.
• Call: (608) 266-1466, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Personalized and Special Interest personalized plates:

• Complete the plate and vehicle description on form MV2118 .
• You will be issued duplicate plate(s) with the same personalized number.
• You will receive your new plates in 6-8 weeks.
• If personalized plates have been reported as stolen, send the application to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Special Plates Unit
P.O. Box 7911
Madison, WI 53707-7911

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Last modified: January 4, 2008