Platte County Treasurer

License Plates

New Wyoming 2009 Plate

See previous Wyoming license plate issues!

New Plate Series in 2009

Every eight years, Wyoming has a new issue or "series" of license plates. That means the background picture and/or colors on the plate are different from the current license plate series. Everyone will get a new series plate when they renew their vehicle registration for 2010.

Reserved License Numbers

Each county in the state has the option to save or hold back a sequence of numbers as "reserved". These are held back for the current holder of a reserved number to have first choice of keeping the same number for the new license plate series.

In Platte County, your license number is "reserved" IF the number you currently have is found in the following sequence:

Car	Truck	Large Trailer	Small Trailer	Motorcycle
1 - 3500	1 - 3500	1 - 1000	1 - 1000	1 - 200

ATV/MPV	Camper	Commercial	Handicap
1 - 100	1 - 200	1 - 100	1 - 25

The reserved and non-reserved plates for the new 2009 Teton series will be available January 2, 2009. The reserved numbers will be held for the full year of 2009 (specifically January 2, 2009 through December 30, 2009.

Note: During the changeover from the 2001 to the 2009 series, it is possible that a non-reserved number (i.e. passenger #3501 or truck #6750) may be registered to two different vehicles and two different owners at the same time. Both plates are legal because one is the 2001 Devil Tower Series and one is the new 2009 Teton Series.


2001 Devil Tower Series	2009 Teton Series

Frequently Asked Questions

I am moving here from another state and need to get my plates. What do I need to do?

Bring your vehicle, the title, and proof of insurance. If your vehicle is financed, bring your current registration from your other state. We will give you a sales tax exemption form to take to the County Clerk’s office to get a Wyoming title. Once you have a Wyoming title, we can plate your vehicle.

Can I get a refund on my plates when I sell my car?

Wyoming does not allow for a refund of licensing fees; however, you can transfer any remaining credit to a newly purchased vehicle.

I want to give my low-numbered plate to someone else. What do I have to do?

You can give your reserved number plate to another person if you choose to. Please fill out the reserved number plate transfer form and bring it to the treasurer’s office. At the time of renewal, they can put that low number on their car.

Can I give my license plates to the purchaser of my car?

Only family members may transfer fees from license plates. However, if you wish to give a particular plate number to someone else, you can do so. Just keep in mind, it will only be the plate number you are giving them. They will have to pay their own registration fees, even if the plate still has current stickers.

The car I bought already has plates on it. What should I do?

The plates on the car belong to the person who owned the car, not to the car itself. You are required to get your own plates and registration.

Can I find out who owns a certain license plate number?

License and registration information is protected under the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994. Only people with legal, legitimate reasons for requesting this type of information is entitled to it. If you do have a legitimate reason for obtaining registration information, please fill out the Information Request Form to request the information.

I lost one of my license plates! What do I do?

You can order a replacement set of plates if you are attached to that particular number. It takes about 4-6 weeks to get in. If you do not care what number you have, you can just come in and get a new set off of the shelf. The fee for either option is $8.00.

I know I paid for my license stickers, now I can’t find them!

We can look up your plate to be sure you initially purchased new registration stickers. If you did lose them, we can issue you a new set for $6.00

I heard that another county’s license plates are cheaper, what’s up?

Every county in the state uses the same calculations to issue registrations. No matter where you license your car, the registration should be the same.

Can I pay for my plates online?

Yes, if you have a regular renewal and only need stickers you can pay for them online. Go to officialpayments.com, click “Make a Payment” then “Local Payment”, Select Wyoming, Platte County Treasurers Office, and Vehicle License renewal”. Click Continue. Fill out the amount of your registration, click continue. Fill out all the information and submit. Keep in mind that any time you pay with a credit/debit card you will be charged an additional convenience fee by your credit card provider. This fee is usually about 3% of the total cost.

How much will my plates cost?

Please see the "Registration Fees" section of Registrations

Can I put my truck plates on my new car?

Passenger plates can only be on passenger vehicles, and truck plates only on trucks. You can tell the difference in two ways. 1) Look on your registration and if the letter after the "8" is a “P” then it is a passenger plate. If it is a “T” then it is a truck plate. (For example 8-T-7657 or 08-P-7657) 2) Look on the physical plate. Truck plates say “TRK” across the top of the plate. Utility Passenger Vehicles (SUV’s or suburban’s etc) can be plated as either trucks or passengers. It is generally less expensive to plate those vehicles as passengers as the state fee for passenger vehicles is not based on weight.

Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV)

Examples of MPV's include: 4-Wheelers, Mules, Rangers, golf carts, etc.
Beginning January 1, 2008, all MPV owners will be required to obtain a title for that vehicle. Registration will not be required unless the vehicle is operated on the streets or highways. Customers can obtain the information sheet and checklist to determine if their vehicle is a MPV and if their MPV fits the requirements to operate on public roads. Customers can also read the MPV Checklist if they have further questions regarding Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

Specialty Plates

Specialty plates are available to those who qualify by applying to the Wyoming Department of Transportation or the County Treasurer.

All applications for special plates must be submitted to the following address:
Wyoming Department of Transportation
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-4800
307-777-4773 Fax
322-6509 for the Wheatland WYDOT satellite office

Applications for handicapped plates must be sent to:
Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver's Services
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Prestige Plates

Prestige Plate Application

Personalized plates may be obtained for use on all regularly registered vehicles; except vehicles obtained for sale or demonstration by licensed dealers, vehicles for which radio amateur plates are issued, apportioned vehicles and vehicles for which other specialty plates are obtained.
Only capital letters and Arabic numerals shall be used. No other symbols or characters will be allowed. A maximum of four (4) letters or combination of four (4) letters and numbers may be requested. The letters and numbers will be the same size as on regular license plates and will be arranged in a straight horizontal line.
Personalized prestige plates will be sent to the County Treasurer of the county for which the plates are ordered. Upon payment of the regular registration fees, the County Treasurer will issue the prestige plates in lieu of regular plates. If the vehicle has a current regular registration, the license plates must be surrendered to the County Treasurer upon issuance of the prestige plates.
Requested combinations will be issued in order of preference listed if available. Personalized prestige plates are multi-year plates and will be validated by the county treasurer in the same manner as regular plates. Applicants holding prestige license plates at the expiration of the multi-year period must reapply not later than sixty (60) days before the first day of the annual registration month on a new plate year. Failure to renew the personalized prestige plate(s) in that period may cause the loss of the prestige combination. The $30.00 fee is required when new or renewal plate(s) are ordered.
Personalized license plates ordered in a leasing company's name remain the property of the lessee upon termination of a lease agreement. The plates may be transferred to a replacement vehicle of the same type whether owned or leased. A transfer may also occur upon termination of ownership of a motor vehicle which is replaced by a leased vehicle of the same type if the transfer occurs within 45 days after termination of ownership.
To apply for personalized plates, fill out the application and submit it to the Wyoming Department of Transportation with the $30 specialty plate fee. You will be notified by mail if and when your plates are approved. After that your plates will be sent to the county treasurer’s office.

Handicapped Plates

Handicapped Plate/Placard Application

To receive a handicapped plate or placard, the applicant and the applicant's physician must fill out the form and submit it to the Department of Transportation Driver's Services division. The Department of Transportation will determine eligibility for handicapped status and the County Treasurer will issue plates and registration upon approval from WYDOT. Handicapped plates can not be applied for at the County Treasurer's office.

Radio Amateur Plates

Radio Amateur Plate Application

Radio amateur plates are made to display the FCC call letters for those of you who operate HAM radios.

Prisoner of War Plates

Prisoner of War Plate Application

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will issue one free set of POW plates for either a passenger car, truck or motor home to any person who, while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States was kept prisoner by an enemy of the U.S. during a period of war with the United States. Additional POW plates may be obtained by payment of regular registration fees.

National Guard (Army or Air) Plates

National Guard Plate Application

One set of National Guard plates shall be issued for either a passenger car, truck or motor home to any person who presents documentation to the County Treasurer that he/she is currently serving in an active or retired status of the Wyoming Army or Air National Guard. Original and additional license plates may be obtained by payment of registration fees required by statute.

Disabled Veteran Plates

Disabled Veteran Plate Application

One set of Disabled Veteran plates can be issued to any disabled veteran who provides an affidavit to the County Treasurer from the Veteran’s Administration stating that he/she receives fifty percent (50%) or more service connected disability compensation from the Veteran’s Administration. The disabled veteran is exempt from registration fees for one vehicle, except for a bus or motor home.

Pearl Harbor Survivor Plates

Pearl Harbor Survivor Plate Application

One set of Pearl Harbor Survivor plates can be issued for either a passenger car, truck or motor home to any person who presents documentation to the County Treasurer that he/she was a member of the United States Armed Forces and on station during the hours of 7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on December 7, 1941 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to exceed three (3) miles. Eligible applicants must also have received an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces. Original and additional license plates may be obtained by payment of the registration fees required by statute.

Purple Heart Recipient Plates

Purple Heart Plate Application

One set of Purple Heart Recipient plates can be issued for either a passenger car, truck or motor home to any person who presents to the County Treasurer documented proof that he/she is an official recipient of the Unites States Military Purple Heart Award. Additional license plates may be obtained by payment of the registration fees required by statute.

EMT Plates

EMT Plate Application

Any person certified by the department of health as an emergency medical technician may apply for distinctive license plates for any motor vehicle owned by that person upon registration of the vehicle. The license plates shall bear a distinctive symbol and letters identifying the registrant as an emergency medical technician. Application for license plates shall be annually made to the county treasurer as provided by W.S. 31-2-201. A written statement of eligibility, accompanied by a copy of the applicant's current emergency medical technician certification, shall be presented to the county treasurer before a license plate or renewal sticker may be issued. Regular registration fees apply and a qualifying letter must be presented at each renewal.

Firefighter Plates

Firefighter Plate Application

Firefighter plates can be issued to those who provide to the County Treasurer a statement of eligibility form. A firefighter employed by a city, county, state or duly created fire protection district or a volunteer firefighter as defined by W.S. 35-9-601 may apply for distinctive license plates for any motor vehicle owned by him or her upon registration of the vehicle. If the firefighter became a member of a bona fide fire department after January 1, 1995, he shall have a minimum of one (1) year service with the fire department and be firefighter one certified or engine boss wildfire certified in order to apply for the license plate. The fire chief or his designated assistant shall sign a written statement (statement of eligibility form) that the applicant is eligible to obtain the license plate. License plates issued under this section shall be displayed upon the vehicle for which they are issued. The license plates shall bear a distinctive symbol and letters identifying the registrant as a firefighter. Regular registration fees apply and a new qualifying letter must be presented at each renewal.

Pioneer Plates

Pioneer Plate Application

Pioneer plates can be issued for any vehicle that is 25 years old or older. The cost is $10.00. However, vehicles that have Pioneer plates can only be used in organized antique car club activities, parades, exhibitions, tours and other related activities. The vehicle may not be used for general transportation for any reason and the applicant must be a Wyoming resident for at least one year.

University of Wyoming Alumni Plates

UW Alumni Plate Application

Any person wishing to display the new University of Wyoming plate can do so. You do not have to be an Alumni of UW, just simply fill out the application and send it to WYDOT with $130.00 ($100 for a UW scholarship fund and a $30 WYDOT specialty plate fee). The $130 fee will be good until the next plate series is issued in 2017. At that time you will be required to resubmit your application. The $130 fee only covers the donation to UW and the specialty plate fee, not your vehicle registration fee. When you pick up your UW plate at the Treasurer's office, you will be required to register it to one of your vehicles and pay the normal registration fee that may be due. Current plates must be surrendered to the Treasurer's office upon issuance of UW plates. The plate numbers are issued consecutively, on a first come, first serve basis and are handled directly by the Department of Transportation, not the local Treasurer's office.

Driver's Licenses

The County Treasurer does not issue driver's licenses. However, Platte County does have a Wyoming Department of Transportation satellite office where residents may apply for driver's licenses. The office is located in the Department of Transportation building (address below). Office hours for the WYDOT satellite office are: Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Platte County WYDOT satellite office:
68 16th St.
Wheatland, WY 82201
Phone: 322-6509

Additional information regarding driver's licenses can be obtained by visiting the Wyoming Department of Transportation website.