

You may legally operate your vehicle on Wisconsin public roads once you submit the renewal fee.Ĭheck to see if an emissions test is required for the vehicle.Ĭheck whether your plate is suspended or valid. If needed, seeĪ late fee is due for auto, light truck, motorcycle and moped renewals received by DMV after the date of expiration. The actual expiration date may be any day of the month and not necessarily the last day of the month. Automobile license plates expire one full year (365 days) from the first date of operation. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) sends license plate renewal notices at least one month before the current license plate expiration date. PLEASE NOTE: It may take up to 5 weeks to receive your registration renewal/license plate sticker by mail, plan accordingly.No vehicle transactions will be handled in-person.

Mail before the last day of the registration renewal grace period (one month after the registration expiration month).Write Driver’s License number and phone number on the check. Make check payable to: Douglas County Clerk.

