WMU License Plates
Order your Western Michigan University License Plate
To replace your current license plate with a Western Michigan University License plate (WMU), or to purchase a sample
plate, fill out the University License Plate Request Form.
How much does it cost?
The original fee to replace a valid license plate with a university license plate is $35. The university will receive $25.
How long does it take to receive my new plate?
Your university license plate will be mailed within 14 days.
Personalize your WMU license plate
Your university plate can be personalized for an additional $30. Original personalized license plates must be ordered at a Secretary of State branch office.
You can check the availability of a personalized plate with the department’s online service, Plate it Your Way.
To Purchase by mail
Complete the University License Plate Request Form. If paying by check or money order, make payable to State of Michigan. If paying by
credit card, complete the credit card section below. Mail this completed application to:
Michigan Department of State
Distributed Services Unit
Lansing, MI 48918
To Purchase by fax
If purchasing by FAX you must pay by credit card. Fax your completed University License Plate Request Form to (517) 322-1063 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sample University License Plates
Sample versions of each university license plate can be purchased for a onetime fee of $35. The university will receive $25. These plates are for display purposes only — not for vehicle registration. Each sample plate includes: “SAMPL,” the logo and name of the university. Complete the University License Plate Request Form, including your address, to purchase by mail or fax.