Bill of Sale (Requirements)

Buyer’s information
- Full name
- Address
- Telephone number
Seller’s information
- Full name
- Address
- Telephone number
Vehicle information
- Vehicle description (year, make, model)
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Odometer reading
Sale information
- Date of sale
- Selling price
Signatures
- Buyer’s signature
- Seller’s signature

Teller should complete a seller notification for private sales.

How to Register a Vehicle

Go to the Wisconsin DMV to apply for title and/or license plates, or use eMV Public to apply online.

Bill of Sale: Helpful
Driver License or Identification Card: A Wisconsin driver license or identification card is required for the online process.
Lien Release: Required if a lienholder is listed on the front of the title and the loan has been paid off.
Odometer Reading: Required on the back of the title for vehicles model year 2011 and newer.
Title: The original title must be signed by the seller.
Title and License Plate eApplication/Receipt: Required if applying online and mailing in the documents afterward.

Notes

You must display Wisconsin license plates or a temporary plate within 2 business days of purchase to legally operate the vehicle.
After completing the online transaction, you must mail the required original documents to:
- WisDOT-eMV Public
  P.O. Box 7907
  Madison, WI 53707-7907

Gather the below materials for delivery to your nearest local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

A Bill of Sale
Boat Registration and Titling Application (Form 9400-193)
Certificate of registration, from the previous owner.
Certificate of title, signed by the seller, if the boat is 16 feet or longer.
Lien release, if applicable.
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, if the boat is new.
Payment for registration/title fees and applicable taxes.

Out-of-State Purchase

Original signed out-of-state title, if the boat came from a title state.
Out-of-state registration card, if the boat came from a non-title state.
Proof that no title was issued, if required for a boat coming from a non-title state.