Do I Need My Car Title To Register My Car

When you purchase a vehicle, receive it as a gift, or you are a new Wisconsin resident, you must immediately apply for a new Certificate of Title in your proper name. This document proves that you own the vehicle. Never buy a vehicle without receiving a title signed by the previous owner.

If you bought this vehicle through a licensed Wisconsin dealer, the dealer submits the championship and registration paperwork for you.

​Y'all must display Wisconsin license plates or temporary plate within two business days of purchase to legally operate your vehicle.​

Select the box beneath for links and data on how to title and/or annals your vehicle in Wisconsin.

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Apply on​line for both title AND get new plates​

Wisconsin and out-of-state titles tin be used to utilise online. Note: you lot can use online for both a Wisconsin title AND plates.

You can easily apply online for either standard license plates or special plates (if eligible) for these vehicles (vehicle types marked with * volition be able to print a Temporary Plate if eligible):

• Automobiles and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)*
• Autocycles*
• Light trucks (<8,000 lbs.*, or farm trucks at 12,000 lbs.)
• Motorcycles (special plates non bachelor online)
• Moped (special plates not available online)
• ​Recreational Vehicle Trailers (campers and mobile homes nether 40 anxiety) (special plates not available online)

Most special plates​ are available for automobiles, SUVs, autocycles, and light trucks. eMV Public is not available for personalized plates or plates that require blessing or eligibility verification (e.one thousand. Military, Fireman, Operating Engineer, Collector/Hobbyist). Delight submit the appropriate application and fees past mail for these plates. Come across Special plates for specific plate requirements and applications.

​​​How to use:

i. Review the restri​ctions.

2. Accept these ready:

• A printer with 8.five past xi-inch paper to impress off the required documents.
• A Wisconsin Driver License or Identification card, last 4 digits of your Social Security number and date of birth. Here's how to obtain a driver license with a valid out-of-state license.
• The vehicle championship, signed by the seller(s), including:
• An odometer reading completed past the seller(s) on the back of the title for vehicles less than 20 model years one-time.
• A lien release if at that place is a lien holder listed on the front of the title and the loan is paid off.
• Payment Information
• Your credit or debit card volition be charged a convenience fee for this service.
  OR
• Checking/savings account using ACH (Automated Clearing Firm) and avoid the convenience fee.

iii. Consummate the online process.

By selecting the "Starting time Now" button below, yous acknowledge that you sympathise and agree to the post-obit:

I agree that by completing this online application:

• I am obligated to mail service the required documents to the department for completion of my vehicle transaction.
• The fees required for this transaction cannot be refunded.
• Junk vehicles are non eligible for WI title or registration.
• Save vehicles are eligible for championship only.

four. Remember to mail the following items after you pay and complete your online transaction:

• Title and License Plate​ eApplication/Receipt
• Valid original championship signed past the seller. If there are whatever alterations on title, complete Statement of Intent MV2489
• A valid, original lien release if the vehicle currently has a lien.

​Ship to: WisDOT-eMV Public

               P.O. Box 7907

               Madison, WI 53707-7907​

Click the 'START At present' button below to go started.

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This service may not exist available on Sundays from 6 a.grand.–nine a.m. due to regular organization maintenance.

​VIN error note: If y'all receive an fault while entering the VIN, we are unable to recognize the vehicle. Please post in your application.

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Appl​y online for both title AND transfer existing plates

Wisconsin and out-of-country titles can be used to utilize online. Use this online procedure to apply for both a Wisconsin title and to transfer existing plates. A temporary plate cannot exist issued.

The following plate types can be transferred using the online services for these vehicles:

• Automobiles and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
• Autocycles
• Lite trucks (<8,000 lbs., or subcontract trucks at 12,000 lbs.)
• Motorcycles (special plates not available online)
• Mopeds (special plates non bachelor online)
• Recreational Vehicle Trailers (campers and mobile homes under 40 feet) (special plates non bachelor online)

​​See Special plates for specific plate requirements and applications.​

How to apply:

1. Review the restrictions.

ii. Have these ready:

• A printer with viii.5 by 11-inch paper to print off the required documents
• A Wisconsin Driver License or ID card, last four digits of your Social Security number and engagement of birth. Here's how to obtain a driver license with a valid out-of-country license.
• The vehicle title, signed by the seller(s), including:
• An odometer reading completed by the seller(s) on the back of the title for vehicles less than twenty model years old.
• A lien release if there is a lien holder listed on the forepart of the title and the loan is paid off​
• Payment Information
• Your credit or debit card volition be charged a convenience fee for this service
  OR
• Checking/savings account using ACH (Automated Clearing House) and avoid the convenience fee

3. Start at present to complete the online process.

By selecting the "Kickoff NOW" push button below, you acknowledge that yous sympathise and agree to the following:

I concord that past completing this online application:

• I am obligated to mail the required documents to the department for completion of my vehicle transaction
• The fees required for this transaction cannot be refunded
• Junk vehicles are not eligible for WI title or registration
• Salve vehicles are eligible for title simply ​

four. Call up to post the post-obit items later you pay and complete your online transaction:

• Championship and License Plate eApplication/Receipt
  
• Valid original championship signed by the seller. If there are any alterations on title, consummate Statement of Intent MV2489
• A valid, original lien release if the vehicle currently has a lien
  

Transport to: WisDOT-eMV Public

        P.O. Box 7907
        Madison, WI 53707-7907​

Click the 'START At present' button below to become started.

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​This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.

VIN error note: If you receive an error while inbound the VIN, we are unable to recognize the vehicle. Please mail in your application.

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Utilise online for a championship only (not driving vehicle)

Utilise online for title only (no plates needed). In this application you will not be able to utilise for new plates or transfer plates. See other options on this page if you lot need plates.​ Wisconsin and out-of-state titles tin exist processed online.

You can hands apply for a title-but with the online service for these vehicles:

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• Automobiles and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
• Autocycles
• Low-cal trucks (eight,000 pounds or less, or farm trucks at 12,000 lbs.)
• Motorcycles
• Mopeds
• Recreational Vehicle Trailers (campers and mobile homes under 40 feet)

How to apply:

ane. Review the restrictions​.

ii. Have these ready:

• A printer with 8.five by eleven-inch paper to print the required documents.
• A Wisconsin Driver License or Identification card, concluding iv digits of your Social Security number and appointment of nascence. Hither's how to obtain a driver license with a valid out-of-state license.
• The vehicle title, signed by the seller(south), including:
• An odometer read​ing completed by the seller(s) on the back of the title for vehicles less than twenty model years one-time.
• Payment Information
• Your credit or debit card will be charged a convenience fee for this service.
  OR
• Checking/savings account using ACH (Automatic Clearing House) and avoid the convenience fee.

3. Complete the online process.

By selecting the "START Now" button below, you admit that you understand and agree to the following:

I hold that by completing this online application:

• I am obligated to postal service the required documents to the department for completion of my vehicle transaction.
• The fees required for this transaction cannot exist refunded.
• Junk vehicles are non eligible for WI title or registration
• Salvage vehicles are eligible for title only​
• You volition not be able to legally operate the vehicle on Wisconsin roads
• You will not be eligible for a Temporary Plate

​4. Remember to postal service the following items afterwards you pay and complete your online transaction:

• Title and License eApplication/Receipt.
• Valid original title signed by the seller. If at that place are any alterations on title, consummate Argument of Intent MV2489​
• A valid, original lien release if the vehicle currently has a lien.

Send to: WisDOT-eMV Public
P.O. Box 7907​
               Madison, WI 53707-7907

Click the 'Starting time At present' button below to get started.

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In-person services for a title and plates

Apply in person

If you are a new resident to Wisconsin, view the new resident folio for everything you need.

You lot must display Wisconsin license plates or temporary plate within two business concern days of purchase to legally operate your vehicle.

Accept these ready:

• ​The Certificate of Title (not a photocopy), signed by the seller(s), including:
• An odometer readin​g completed by the seller(south) on the back of the title for vehicles less than twenty model years one-time.
• A lien release if at that place is a lien holder​ listed on the front of the title and the loan is paid off.
• Driver license/identification card equally proof of identity
• Payment information
• There is a $five counter service fee for in-person service
• Cash, cheque/money order, credit/debit (convenience fee applies)

For faster service:

• Consummate the Wisconsin Title and License Plate MV1 Application​ online to pre-make full and calculate fees.

​OR

• Download, consummate and bring the Wisconsin Championship and and License MV1 application. Instructions on how to consummate and calculate fees are included.

Find your closest​ DMV Service Center

Other options to utilise in person:

Wisconsin allows third-political party agencies to procedure title transfers and issue new plates ​for walk-in customers.

• DMV championship/registration service agents
• Temporary licens​e plate agents

Note: Titles are printed and mailed from the Wisconsin Section of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Madison.

Complete the MV1 Awarding​ online or download MV1 in accelerate.

DMV customer how-to video guides​ will assistance you consummate each section of the MV1 application. ​​ MV1 section.​​​​

Post-in application for title and/o​r plates

​How to apply by mail service for title/registration (plates)

Yous must display Wisconsin license plates or temporary plate within 2 business days of purchase to legally operate your vehicle.

Note: Processing times will be longer for mailed in applications. If y'all would like to utilize online to receive your title and license plates faster (including a temporary plate) see higher up.

Take these prepare:

1. A printer with 8.5 by xi-inch paper to print off the required documents.
2. The Document of Title (non a photocopy) signed past the previous owner.
1. An odometer reading​ completed by the seller(due south) on the back of the title for vehic​les less than 20 model years erstwhile.
2. If there are any alterations on the title, complete Statement of Intent MV2489.
3. A Wisconsin Championship and License Plate awarding (MV1). Use this MV1 Awarding to pre-fill application and calculate fees. Included will be a summary sail explaining how to submit all documents and payment.

• ​If yous would like a special plate, include a form for your special plate.
• ​If you practice not utilize the MV1 Application, please print out and consummate a Wisconsin Title and License Plate awarding MV1 sign (make a copy for your records) and include these fees:

1. Registration fee for either a license plate transfer or, new plates, or renewal if your electric current plates expire within the side by side three months. To legally operate the vehicle on Wisconsin roads, information technology needs to be registered.
2. Title fee
3. Sales taxation (if applicable)
4. Local sales taxation (if applicative)
5. Wheel tax (if applicable)
6. Electric or hybrid electric vehicle fuel surcharge (if applicable)

The Client how-to guides will assistance you lot complete each section of the MV1 grade.

Do non ship cash. Make bank check or money order payable to: Registration Fee Trust

Send to: WI Dept. of Transportation
               P.O. Box 7949
               Madison, WI 53707-7949

Options to utilize for​​ licen​south​​east plates (WI title already in your name)​

If you are a new resident to Wisconsin, go to the new resident webpage​ for data on everything you need.

If you do not have license plates for a vehicle titled in your name (never had plates, or the plates were transferred to another vehicle) you must utilise for new plates to operate the vehicle. See replacement plates if your plates were lost, stolen or damaged.

View list of special license plates​ that tin can be applied for through this online application.

Before you become started:

• You must be the owner or lessee of the vehicle to apply for license plates.
• Must be an individual, not a business
• Review the restrictions​ page to bank check whether this online service will work for you.
• A new license plate number, certificate of registration and stickers will be issued to you lot (add this further now)
• ​A certificate of registration with your new license plate number volition exist emailed to you. Please keep it with you when operating the vehicle.
• Please check your vehicle title to see if the body style on the title shows 'UNKNOWN' (see example). If then, please contact the Wisconsin DMV past using the below e-mail before using this organization. Include the title number or VIN.

Apply online

Accept these prepare:

• Your Wisconsin Commuter License or ID Card number
• The concluding iv digits of your Social Security number
• Your date of birth


OR

• Your full name
• Your complete Social Security number
• Your date of birth


AND

• A printer with eight.5 past 11-inch paper to print a certificate of registration and temporary license plate, when applicable
• A valid email address
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle found on the vehicle
• Payment Data
• Credit/debit bill of fare (convenience fee applies) or
• Checking/savings account and avoid the convenience fee

​You lot should receive license plate(s) and expiration stickers in the mail within iv weeks after completing the online application.​

Click the 'START Now' button below ​to get started.​

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Once the online transaction is completed, y'all cannot cancel information technology or receive a refund. Verify that y'all have entered the data correctly before completing payment information.

This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.1000. due to regular system maintenance.

Use by mail

​Have these ready:

• A printer with viii.5 past eleven-inch newspaper to print off the required documents​
• A completed Wisconsin Championship and License Plate Awarding (MV1). Utilize this online MV1 Application​ to pre-fill the awarding and calculate fees or download MV1​. Included volition be a summary sheet explaining how to submit all documents and payment. This form must exist signed by the current owner on record.
• Payment information
• ​Make check or money lodge (practice not send cash fabricated payable to: Registration Fee Trust
• ​​Transport to:
  WI Dept. of Transportation
  P.O. Box 7949
  Madison, WI 53707-7949
  

Note: If applying for personalized plates or plates that require approving or eligibility verification (eastward.chiliad. Military, Fireman, Operating Engineer, Collector/Hobbyist). Delight submit the appropriate awarding and fees by mail for these plates. See Special plates for specific plate requirements and applications.

Use in person

Accept these ready:

• Driver license/identification card every bit proof of identity
• Payment for your license plates
• Payment information​​
• There is a $five counter service fee
• Cash, check/money order, credit/debit (convenience fee applies)

For faster service:

• ​C​omplete the Wisconsin Title and License Plate MV1 Application​ online to pre-fill and calculate fees.
  

​OR

• ​Download, consummate and bring the Wisconsin Title and License Plate (MV1​) application. Instructions on how to consummate and calculate fees are included.

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Find your closest ​DMV Service Center

 DMV client how-to video guides will assistance you complete each department of the MV1 class.​

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Options to transfer​​ licen​s​​due east plates (WI championship already in your proper noun)​

If the vehicle is non titled in your name, select "Apply online for both championship AND transfer existing plates" above.

If the vehicle title is already in your name, and you take current Wisconsin license plates in your proper noun from another vehicle that you no longer ain or operate, you can transfer plates to the first vehicle. Both vehicles must be the same type (example: transfer plates from auto to auto, or truck to same weight class truck).

• Plates are transferable between spouses or same sex domestic partners
• Examples where transferring plates is non valid and requires new registration: parent or grandparent to child; betwixt friends

View list of special license plates that can be transferred through the online awarding.

Before you lot get started:

• In that location is no fee for this service if you are transferring unexpired license plates
• ​You lot must be the owner or lessee of the vehicle to transfer license plates
• Must be an individual not a business concern
• Review the restrictions page to check whether this online service will work for you
• A new certificate of registration with your new vehicle data volition exist emailed to y'all
• Please check your vehicle title to see if the body way on the title shows 'UNKNOWN' (see instance​). If and then, please contact the Wisconsin DMV by using the below email before using this arrangement. Include the championship number or VIN.

Apply online

​Have these set up:

• Your Wisconsin Driver License or ID Bill of fare number
• The concluding 4 digits of your Social Security number
• Your date of birth


OR

• Your total proper name
• Your complete Social Security Number
• Your date of nascency


AND

• A printer with standard white 8.5 ten 11-inch paper to print a certificate of registration and temporary license plate, when applicable
• A valid e-mail address
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle constitute on the vehicle
• Payment Information
• Credit/debit carte (convenience fee applies) or
• Checking/savings account and avoid the convenience fee

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Click the 'Outset At present' button below to become started.

Start Now

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This service may not be available on Sundays from six a.k.–9 a.1000. due to regular organization maintenance.

Apply by mail

​Have these fix:

• A printer with 8.5 by 11-inch paper to print off the required documents​
• Consummate Title and Registration Application course (online ​with MV1 Application or download MV1) using the plate number yous desire to transfer. ​Included will exist a summary canvas explaining how to submit all documents and payment. This form must be signed by the current owner on record. ​
• If the plate being transferred has expired or will elapse in threescore days, you lot must mail a bank check or coin lodge (see the license plate fee) ​to renew and send with the MV1 application. Practise non send cash, make check payable to: ​Registration Fee Trust
• Send to:
  WI Dept. of Transportation​
  P.O. Box 7949
  Madison, WI 53707-7949
  

​Note: If transferring personalized plates or plates that require blessing or eligibility verification (due east.thousand. Military, Firefighter, Operating Engineer, Collector/Hobbyist). Please submit the appropriate application and fees by postal service for these plates. Come across Special plates for specific plate requirements and applications.​​​​

Apply by mail

​Have these ready:

• A printer with viii.5 by 11-inch paper to print off the required documents​
• A completed Wisconsin Title and License Plate Application (MV1). Utilise this online MV1 Application​ to pre-fill the awarding and calculate fees or download MV1​. Included will exist a summary canvass explaining how to submit all documents and payment. This form must be signed by the current possessor on record.
• Payment information
• ​Make check or money gild (exercise non send cash made payable to: Registration Fee Trust
• ​​Send to:
  WI Dept. of Transportation
  P.O. Box 7949
  Madison, WI 53707-7949

Note: If applying for personalized plates or plates that crave approval or eligibility verification (e.k. Military, Firefighter, Operating Engineer, Collector/Hobbyist). Please submit the appropriate application and fees by post for these plates. See Special plates for specific plate requirements and applications.

Apply in person

Have these ready:

• Driver license/identification card as proof of identity
• Payment for your license plates
  
• Payment information​​
• There is a $v counter service fee
• Cash, check/money social club, credit/debit (convenience fee applies)

For faster service:

• ​C​omplete the Wisconsin Championship and License Plate MV1 Application​ online to pre-make full and calculate fees.
  

​OR

• ​Download, consummate and bring the Wisconsin Championship and License Plate (MV1​) awarding. Instructions on how to consummate and summate fees are included.

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Find your closest DMV Service Center

​ DMV client how-to video guides will help you complete each department of the MV1 form​​

Source: https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/online-srvcs/title-vehicle/emvpublicdefault.aspx

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