Vehicles

Emergency medical services plate

Amateur radio call letter plate
Who is eligible A current member of a paid or volunteer emergency medical services agency.
Special requirements The applicant and the applicant's service director shall sign the application form certifying that the applicant is a current member of a paid or volunteer emergency medical services agency.
Eligible vehicles Automobiles
Multipurpose vehicles
Sport utility vehicles
Vans
Motorcycles
Trucks
Motor homes
Trailers and travel trailers
Numbered plates
  • $25 initial fee to the Emergency Medical Services Fund
  • Annual registration renewal fee

Effective July 17, 2013, an owner of an EMS plate may obtain a duplicate of their current numbered EMS plate when their plate is due for replacement. A new application must be completed and submitted with a $25 fee.

Duplicate
plates
To obtain a duplicate of your original numbered plate:
  • Submit an application and the $25 fee. 
  • Pay the annual vehicle registration renewal fee if it is due. 
  • No additional validation fee.
Personalized plates Not available as a personalized plate.
How to apply Complete the Special Plate Application form, print and mail with the fees that are due.

Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services
Iowa Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 9278
Des Moines, Iowa  50306-9278

Your plates will be sent to your county treasurer's office and staff will notify you when your plates are available. Typical processing time is 3-6 weeks. Plates must be assigned to a vehicle within 90 days or the plates will be voided and no refund issued. Your current plates must be exchanged for your new plates.

For questions

Telephone: 515-237-3110
E-mail:  dot.plates@iowadot.us

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