Manitoba law requires that a licence plate be affixed to both the front and rear of the vehicle. (Exceptions are repairers, dealers, motorcycles, mopeds, tractors and trailers. These types of vehicles have one plate, which must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle.)
If you have registered a vehicle in Manitoba, you must display your plates as proof of registration.
In some instances, you may need to use or operate a vehicle for a short amount of time or for a specific purpose, and can apply for a Temporary Registration Permit.
Licence plate options
Four types of licence plates are available for passenger vehicles:
- The standard plate that states “Friendly Manitoba”.
- A bilingual plate that states “Bienvenue”.
- Personalized plates.
- Specialty plates: member and non-member.
Bilingual licence plates
In recognition of Manitoba’s proud francophone heritage, bilingual plates are available that display the word “Bienvenue” (welcome). Bilingual licence plates are available to all Manitoba drivers as an alternative to the English-only “Friendly Manitoba” plate.
Bilingual plates can also be personalized.
Licence and permit fees
- Regular licence plates – new $7
- Regular licence plates – replacement $15
- Alternative to regular plates (bilingual) – new $7
- Alternative to regular plates (bilingual) – replacement $15
- Personalized licence plates $100 plus GST
- Personalized licence plate replacement $25 plus GST
- Specialty licence plates $70
- Amateur radio operator plates (VE4) $25 plus GST
- Sample licence plates $10 plus GST
- Student sticker – out-of-province $2
- Replacement registration card $15
- Interim registration (seven days) $36
- Semi-trailer plates – lifetime plate with two-year renewal $6
- Dealer plate registration $145
- Repairer plate registration $119
- Dealer permit $120
- Salesperson permit $35
- Recycler permit $50