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Wisconsin DMV
Bill of sale for WI
DMV website
wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/
DMV phone
(608) 264-7447
Title transfer form
MV1
Days to transfer title
30 days
Bill of sale
Required
Notarization
Not required
Sales tax
5% state + local (often 5.5-5.6%).
Highlights
  • Bill of sale required.
  • MV-2928 to transfer plates between owned vehicles.

Services

Title Transfer
Transfer ownership to a buyer after a private sale.
Registration Renewal
Annual or biennial vehicle registration renewal.
Duplicate Title
Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged title.
Lien Release
Record a paid-off loan and remove the lienholder.
Out-of-State Registration
Register a vehicle titled in another state after moving.
Salvage / Rebuilt Title
Process for vehicles declared total loss.
Personalized Plates
Apply for custom or vanity license plates.
Dealer License
Become a licensed retail or wholesale dealer.

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