WisDOT-DMV
Bureau of Vehicle Services
Dealer & Agent Section
ELECTRONIC TITLE AND/OR
REGISTRATION PROCESSING
TRAINING RESOURCE
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Table of Contents
1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 General Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
3 Helpful Contacts .................................................................................................................................... 5
4 WisDOT Website Links .......................................................................................................................... 5
5 Processing Capabilities Allowed by Business Type/Processing Type/Processing System .................... 6
5.1 Wisconsin Dealer Vehicle Title/Registration Processing............................................................... 6
5.2 Temporary Plate Processing ......................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Secured Party/Financial Institution processing Lien transactions .............................................. 12
5.3.1 Secured Party/Financial Institution – Releasing a Lien ....................................................... 12
5.3.2 Secured party/Financial Institution – Adding a Lien ........................................................... 13
5.3.3 Secured Party/Financial Institution – Replacement Wisconsin Title & Adding a Lien ........ 13
5.3.4 Secured party/Financial Institution – Repossession ........................................................... 14
5.4 License Plate Renewal Only Processing Agent ............................................................................ 14
5.5 Auction Processing ...................................................................................................................... 17
5.5.1 Auction - Title Only Transfer of Ownership to a Dealer or Insurance Company ................ 20
5.5.2 Auction – Replacement Wisconsin Title.............................................................................. 23
5.5.3 Auction – Repossession....................................................................................................... 24
5.5.4 Auction – Junk a Vehicle ..................................................................................................... 24
5.5.5 Auction – Title Printing........................................................................................................ 24
5.6 Title/Registration for Private Sales, Non-WI Dealer Sales, WI Trailer Dealer Agents ................. 25
5.7 Salvage (Junk) Dealer Processing ................................................................................................ 26
6 Policies/Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 27
6.1 Processing Capabilities Not Allowed ........................................................................................... 27
6.2 Out of State Titles ....................................................................................................................... 29
6.3 Plates ........................................................................................................................................... 29
6.3.1 Truck plate or auto plate ..................................................................................................... 38
6.3.2 Plate Transfer Table ............................................................................................................ 39
6.3.3 Prorated plate fee charts .................................................................................................... 40
6.3.4 Plate Type/Reg Type Definitions ......................................................................................... 40
6.3.5 Registration Periods ............................................................................................................ 43
6.3.6 Plates – Light Vehicles – Plate to Transfer + Renew/New Plate Rules ................................ 44
6.3.7 Plates – Heavy Vehicles – Plate to Transfer + Renew/New Plate Rules ............................. 45
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6.4 Customers ................................................................................................................................... 47
6.4.1 Customer Types .................................................................................................................. 47
6.4.2 Creating a Customer – Formatting Customer Name .......................................................... 48
6.4.3 Customer Names Change .................................................................................................... 49
6.4.4 Addresses ............................................................................................................................ 49
6.4.5 Customer Creating - Formatting Customer Names ............................................................ 50
6.4.6 Customer ‘And/Or’ Conjunction ......................................................................................... 51
6.4.7 Signatures............................................................................................................................ 52
6.4.8 Deceased Owner ................................................................................................................. 52
6.4.9 Customer Consent to Purchase (Minor) ............................................................................. 53
6.4.10 Power of Attorney ............................................................................................................... 53
6.5 Vehicle information .................................................................................................................... 53
6.5.1 Title Documents .................................................................................................................. 53
6.5.2 Inquiry ................................................................................................................................. 54
6.5.3 Secured Party information: ................................................................................................. 55
6.5.4 Lien releases ........................................................................................................................ 55
6.5.5 Brands ................................................................................................................................. 56
6.5.6 New Wisconsin brand capabilities based on Business Type/Processing Type ................... 56
6.5.7 Odometers .......................................................................................................................... 57
6.5.8 Sales Tax Exemptions .......................................................................................................... 59
6.5.9 Vehicle Types/Vehicle Body Styles ...................................................................................... 63
6.5.10 Wisconsin DOT Vehicle Color Choices ................................................................................ 70
6.5.11 Motorcycle/Moped processing ........................................................................................... 71
6.5.12 Recreational Vehicle Trailer processing .............................................................................. 71
6.5.13 Heavy Vehicle Processing .................................................................................................... 71
7 Transactions ........................................................................................................................................ 72
7.1 Transaction Statuses ................................................................................................................... 72
7.2 Allowable Time for Processing and Submitting Applications ..................................................... 72
7.3 Submitting Completed Transactions ........................................................................................... 72
7.4 Mailing Tips ................................................................................................................................. 75
7.5 Errors and Resets (Deletes) ......................................................................................................... 76
7.6 Corrections .................................................................................................................................. 77
8 Forms .................................................................................................................................................. 77
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8.1 MV11 Form Vendors ................................................................................................................... 81
8.2 Reprinting Forms ......................................................................................................................... 82
9 Error/Informational/Warning messages received during processing ................................................ 82
10 Test Certification/Re-Certification ...................................................................................................... 82
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1 Purpose
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The purpose of this training resource is to provide information from policy, procedure and law to
successfully process a title/registration transaction. This document is intended for agents who process
electronic title/registration transactions using either the eMV PARTNER system or a vendor system.
2 General Information
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Electronic Transaction Processing hours:
The program is generally available for both inquiry and update between the hours of 6:00 AM and
8:00 PM Monday through Saturday. The system is often available outside of those general hours,
including Sundays. DMV performs normal maintenance on Sundays between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM,
so Agents must avoid use during those hours. Other planned outages may occasionally occur; DMV
or your vendor will give notice with sufficient lead-time to allow for contingency plans whenever
possible.
Manual Transaction Processing:
Mail applicable application documents, applicable “mail to DOT” form telling us why you could not
process (MV2132 – Dealer & Agent; MV2142
– Lien Holder), and check payable to Registration Fee Trust
to the following address:
WI Dept. of Transportation
PO Box 7949
Madison, WI 53707-7949
Passwords:
Each individual user processing a title/registration transaction using the eMV PARTNER system or a
vendor system will be required to have a WAMS ID
. Vendor system users may also have a separate User
ID/password to gain access to their vendor system.
It is not acceptable for users to share their individual login/password information with others. Sharing
login/passwords violates legal agreements, and in some cases, federal privacy laws.
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3 Helpful Contacts
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Dealer Licensing Unit (DLU)
• Dealer licensing questions
•
Dealer Complaints
• Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM,
Monday through Friday
• Phone: 608-266-1425
• Email: dealerlicensingun[email protected]v
• Fax: 608-267-0323
Agent Partnership Unit (APU)
• Questions related to the completion of eMV
PARTNER electronic title/registration
applications
o For vendor system questions,
contact your specific vendor’s help
desk
• Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM,
Monday through Friday
• Phone: 608-266-3566
• Email: agentpartnershipunit@dot.wi.gov
• Fax: 608-266-9552
Driver Licensing
• Phone: 608-266-7447
Emissions
• Questions about emission testing,
locations and hours of operation
• Website: wisconsinvip.org
• Email: helpdesk@websti.com
• Phone: 866-OBD-TEST (866-623-8738)
General title or registration questions
• Customer questions
• 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Phone: 608-264-7447
• Email: Wisconsin DMV email service
Request a Secured Party Number
• Email: DOTVRI@dot.wi.gov
o Must include the following information in the
email:
Lender Name
Mailing Address
City/State/Zip Code
Lender Telephone Number
Dealer contact info (if applicable)
Dealer Telephone Number
Dealer Contact Name
Dealer Email Address
Revenue (Dept. of)
•
Sales tax issues
•
Phone: 608-266-2772
• Website: www.revenue.wi.gov
Special Plates
• Special plates and disabled ID questions
•
8:00 AM to 4:15 PM
•
Phone: 608-266-3041
• Email: special-plates.dmv@dot.wi.gov
4 WisDOT Website Links
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• WisDOT Website: wisconsindot.gov
• eMV PARTNER Website: emvpartner.wi.gov
• WisDOT Forms:
o General Vehicle Title and/or Registration forms
o Dealer and Agent forms
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5 Processing Capabilities Allowed by Business Type/Processing
Type/Processing System
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5.1 Wisconsin Dealer Vehicle Title/Registration Processing
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A vehicle dealer’s license must be in good standing for the dealer to process electronically, or to have an
Independent Processing Agent to process electronically on behalf of the dealer. The system
automatically prevents dealer processing if the dealer license is expired or otherwise ineligible. The
Wisconsin dealer’s Legal Business Name as listed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Intuitions
(DFI) must be listed on all transaction documents.
Includes the following Business types that process Title/Registration – WI Dealer Sales and may process
using eMV PARTNER or contract with a Vendor:
• Independent Processing Agent processing title/registration WI dealer sales
• WI Motorcycle/Moped (MC) Dealer
• WI Motor Vehicle (MV) Dealer
• WI Recreational Vehicle (RV) Dealer
• Independent Processing Agent (Processing Type of Title Registration WI Dealer Sales)
As of 7/1/2007, Wisconsin licensed vehicle dealers that process 49 or more title/registration
applications per calendar year became required to process such applications electronically.
Dealers not exempt from the mandatory dealer processing law will be required to submit a surcharge
fee in addition to the processing fee per application sent to DMV for manual processing for
title/registration transactions that could have been processed electronically either through eMV
PARTNER or a Vendor.
• The following transaction types are allowed
o Title transfer with Plate Transfer or Issue New Plate
New Vehicle (MCO/MSO)
Wisconsin Title
Out of State Title
o Title Only
Out of State Resident in conjunction with adding a Lien
For a vehicle that will/has obtained plates through the
International
Registration Plan (IRP)
o Junk a vehicle
A junked vehicle is a vehicle that is incapable of operation upon public roads
and has no resale value except as a source of parts. It may also be a vehicle
for which an insurance company has taken possession of, or title to, if the
estimated cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds its fair market value.
Once a vehicle is junked, it is no longer eligible to be titled/registered;
securely destroy the ownership documents or, if preferred, stamp the title
junked and place in your files.
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If a lien exists on the vehicle record, the dealer must have a valid lien
release document in hand in order to junk the vehicle. See the lien releases
section for acceptable documents for releasing a lien.
Required documents – one of the following is required
• Wisconsin Title
• MV2459
Junked Vehicle Bill of Sale
• Review all documents from the customer and verify the following
o Vehicle title (not a photocopy)
Must be the current vehicle title
Chain of ownership
Signatures
Odometer
Brands
o If the title is currently held by a lien holder (WI title only; out-of-state titles must be
in-hand before the vehicle can be sold), the following is required for a Wisconsin
dealer to sell the vehicle retail. After processing, the first two items listed below
must either be uploaded or mailed in with the MV11 and any other required
documents for imaging.
MV2690 POA/Vehicle Odometer Disclosure and Transfer of Ownership
Pre-processing inquiry print showing title held by lien holder
Proof of payment to the lien holder
o MV11 application completed/signed
Required for all retail sales
When all reassignments have been filled on the back of a Wisconsin title, a
licensed Wisconsin dealer can use the MV11 as the final reassignment when
retailing the vehicle to a customer
o Valid/original lien release, if applicable (not a photocopy)
o Any other required documentation
• Other information
o Opt Out
Under Wisconsin law, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT),
Division of Motor Vehicles must provide information from its records to
requesters. If the registered owner does not want their name and address
included in requests for 10 or more records, they may have the department
withhold their name and address from those requesters
Indicate the following for the primary registration owner
• Yes – customer’s name will be withheld from record lists that
WisDOT sells
• No – customer’s name will not be withheld from record lists that
WisDOT sells
• Unknown – customer’s current opt out status will remain
o eNotify
eNotify is an electronic notification system. Subscribing to this service will
allow you to get the following notifications via email and text:
• Driver license, ID card and license plate renewal notices for
eligible
vehicles
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• Confirmation of transactions to avoid fraudulent activities on your
account
• CDL notifications, such as:
o Federal Medical (Fed Med) Card renewals (for Tier 1 CDL
drivers)
o School bus physical and testing requirement reminders
o Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) renewals
• Correspondence for vehicle or driver record updates, if allowed by
motor vehicle laws
Enter the primary registration owner’s email to receive information on how
to enroll in WisDOT’s electronic notification program
o Taxes
Refer to the Sales Tax section of the Right Way Manual
for additional
information on how to submit taxes.
Title-only processing by Wisconsin dealers
It’s important for dealers to know when title-only processing in acceptable. Please review the following
scenarios to determine when a title-only transfer can be processed electronically, and when it can be
mailed to WisDOT for manual processing.
Title-only transfer into the dealership’s name
Dealers can received a title only in their name in limited circumstances, as outlined by Wis. Admin. Code
ch. Trans 154.13(1)(a) through (1)(g).
Remember that an MV11 Title and Registration application can be
used for the last reassignment to a retail customer when all reassignments are full, satisfying situation
(1)(a).
If you qualify for a title only, the transaction must be mailed to WisDOT for processing. Do not use the
Title Only-IRP option in eMV PARTNER to process the application. When submitting to WisDOT,
including the following:
• MV11 Title and Registration application
• Title
• MV2132
Mail to DOT form
• Any other applicable documents and fees
Title and registration transfers into dealership’s name
A vehicle to be titled and registered to the dealership must be available for resale. You may process the
title and registration electronically. A new plate must be issued or list a valid plate to transfer. Keep in
mind that registration must remain on the vehicle a minimum of 30 days, per Wis. Admin. Code ch.
Trans 154.13(1)(f)
. Do not use the Title Only-IRP option in eMV PARTNER to process the application.
Title-only to a retail customer
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Dealers have the option to electronically process title-only to retail customers in two circumstances:
1. In-state customers applying separately for IRP registration
. Vehicles with IRP registration are
used for transporting persons or property, travel in two of more IRP jurisdictions (including WI),
and
• Have a registered gross vehicle weight or actual weight in excess of 26,000 pounds
(property carrying vehicle) OR
• Are power units with three or more axles regardless of weight, including buses OR
• Are used in combination and the actual weight of the combination exceeds 26,000
pounds
2. Out-of-state residents where a lien needs to be secured on the title.
See the contents under the Policies/Procedures
section for additional information.
5.2 Temporary Plate Processing
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Includes the following Business types (some business types may have standalone temporary plate only
capabilities through eMV PARTNER; other business types may be allowed to issue a temporary plate as
part of a title/registration transaction or separately process a standalone temporary plate through eMV
PARTNER or a vendor):
• Currency Exchange (Check Cashing Agency)
• County Clerk (including tribal offices)
• Fleet Agent
• Independent Processing Agent
• Law Enforcement Agency
• Municipal Agency
• Non-Wisconsin Dealer
• Salvage Inspector
• Secured Party/Financial Institution
• WI Motorcycle/Moped Dealer
• WI Motor Vehicle Dealer
• WI Recreational Vehicle Dealer
• WI Trailer Dealer
An organization that has temporary plate only capabilities does not have full processing capabilities for a
transfer of ownership (title transfer).
When issuing a standalone temporary plate, the following information will be required (there may be
some exceptions/differences in the required information for Salvage Inspectors and Emissions Test
Centers):
• Answering some preliminary questions; e.g., “Is this vehicle to be operated for hire?”
• Entering vehicle information
• Entering customer information
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o If customer does not exist in the Wisconsin database, you will need to create a customer
record
If the temporary plate transaction is part of a full title/registration transaction that is unable to be
completed electronically, all necessary transaction documents for the title/registration must be mailed
to WisDOT for manual processing. When issuing a standalone temporary plate, do not send an MV2505
Temporary plate application to WisDOT.
Temporary plate types and fees:
BUSINESS TYPE
TEMPORARY PLATE AND ASSOCIATED FEE
• WI Motor Vehicle Dealer
• WI Motorcycle/Moped Dealer
• WI Recreational Vehicle Dealer
• Independent Processing Agent processing
on behalf of a WI Dealer
• 90-day temporary plate for in-state
residents for autos and light trucks up to
8,000 lbs.
o No temporary plate fee
• 90-day temporary plate for in-state
residents for vehicles other than autos
and light trucks
o $3 temporary plate fee
automatically withdrawn
o Note: Temporary plates are
optional for vehicles other than
autos and light trucks
• 30-day temporary plate for out-of-state
residents
o $3 temporary plate fee
automatically withdrawn
o Only the below scenarios will
yield a 30-day out-of-state
resident temporary plate:
Scenario 1
• Primary
Residence
Address = WI
• Mailing Address
= Out-of-State
• Vehicle Kept In
(VKI) = Out-of-
State
• Customer is
currently not a
WI resident
checkbox is
checked
Scenario 2
• Primary
Residence
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Address = Out-of-
State
• Mailing Address
= Out-of-State
• Vehicle Kept In
(VKI) = Out-of-
State
• Currency Exchange (Check Cashing
Agency)
• County Clerk
• Fleet Agent
• Independent Processing Agent processing
for walk-in customers and Non-WI
Dealers
• Law Enforcement Agency
• Municipal Agency
• Non-WI Dealer
• Secured Party/Financial Institution
•
WI Trailer Dealer
• 90-day temporary plate for in-state
residents for any vehicle or trailer
o $3 temporary plate fee
automatically withdrawn
o Note: Temporary plates are
optional for vehicles other than
autos and light trucks
• Salvage Inspector
• 90-day temporary plate for in-state
residents for autos and light trucks up to
8,000 lbs.
o No temporary plate fee
• 90-day temporary plate for vehicles other
than autos and light trucks
o $3 temporary plate fee must be
mailed in with salvage inspection
documents/fees for manual
processing by WisDOT
o Note: Temporary plates are
optional for vehicles other than
autos and light trucks
Other temporary plate information:
The processing system will not allow temporary plates to be issued for the following:
• Buses
• Vehicles operating quarterly or consecutive monthly
• Vehicles operated with the International Registration Plan (IRP) or for-hire
• Motorcycles/Mopeds without a valid Federal Certification label
• Vehicles with disqualifying brands such as Salvage
o Note: Temporary plates for vehicles that have a WI Salvage brand are eligible for a
temporary plate upon passing a rebuilt salvage inspection (temporary plate issued by a
Salvage Inspector).
• The vehicle is a heavy truck (registered at 10,000 pounds or more) and is loaded for service
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• The vehicle is a semi-trailer that is either empty or loaded for service, but the power unit (truck-
tractor) is currently not registered
Other reasons may disqualify a vehicle for a temporary plate. The above list is not all-inclusive.
5.3 Secured Party/Financial Institution processing Lien transactions
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Includes the following Business types and may use eMV PARTNER or contract with a Vendor:
• Secured Party/Financial Institution
The following transaction types are allowed
• Release a lien
• Add a lien
• Replacement Title + Add a lien
• Repossession
It is the responsibility of the lien holder to ensure a lien is properly listed and released.
As of 7/1/2010, lien holders that process 49 or more lien applications per calendar year, became
required to electronically process applications for original listing and subsequent release of lien. These
lien holders are not exempt from the mandatory lien processing law and will be required to submit a
processing fee plus an additional surcharge fee per application sent to DMV for manual processing of
lien transactions that could have been processed by the non-exempt lien holder.
See the contents under the Policies/Procedures
section for additional information.
Also, see Lien Holder Processing FAQs
.
5.3.1 Secured Party/Financial Institution – Releasing a Lien
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When processing a lien release without adding a new lien, a secured party can only remove their own
lien.
If you hold the title (because the lien was listed on or after 7/30/2012), you will have the option of
adding a one-time name and mailing address to redirect delivery of the new title to a name/address
other than that of the vehicle owner listed on the title. This option is available whether the original title
held is paper or electronic.
This will be useful to direct delivery of titles to:
• Motor vehicle dealerships paying off a lien on a vehicle that has been traded in
• Other financial institutions processing a refinance on the vehicle
• Customers who have moved out of state and need a paper title to re-list your lien in their new
state
This transaction type does not require uploading or mailing of the completed transaction documents to
WisDOT. A Secured Party is required to keep the transaction documents for 60 days before they are
securely destroyed.
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If a lien holder is clearing a lien that was originally listed before 7/30/2012, a new title will not
automatically generate.
If a lien holder is clearing a lien that was originally listed after 7/30/2012, a new title will automatically
generate.
5.3.2 Secured party/Financial Institution – Adding a Lien
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The current Wisconsin title and MV1 are required to be in physical possession when adding a lien to a
vehicle.
When a lien is listed on a Wisconsin title, the lien holder will receive the paper or electronic title.
This transaction type does not require uploading or mailing of the completed transaction documents to
WisDOT. A Secured Party is required to keep the transaction documents for 60 days before they are
securely destroyed.
A secured party number issued by WisDOT is required for a lien holder’s lien to be listed on a Wisconsin
title. See Helpful Contacts
section for information on how to request a secured party number.
When adding a lien
• The lien is being added to the existing owners’ Wisconsin title. This is not a transfer of
ownership nor is the transfer of ownership titling fee charged.
• The following items are required to add a lien
o MV1
o Wisconsin Title
o Loan filing fee
• If a current lien exists on the vehicle, a different lien holder other than the existing lien holder
can release the lien when a new lien is added, provided one of the following is true:
• You have a valid lien release in physical possession
• You sent the other lender the payoff amount
• You have contacted the other lender to verify their lien has been paid
• You have the above items required to add a lien
5.3.3 Secured Party/Financial Institution – Replacement Wisconsin Title & Adding a Lien
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A replacement Wisconsin title should be applied for when the Wisconsin title was lost, stolen, mutilated,
destroyed or illegible.
The Secured Party must be adding their lien as part of the replacement title transaction.
The current title holder (identified below) is required to sign the MV2119
application:
• Owner if no lien or lien listed prior to 7/30/2012
• Lien holder if lien listed on or after 7/30/2012
Some restrictions for the issuance of a replacement title are, but not limited to:
• Last Wisconsin title was delivered electronically to the lien holder
• The title is currently held by the lien holder
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• Last Wisconsin title was issued 10 or fewer calendar days ago.
Replacement titles must be mailed to the title holder’s address.
If a lien exists, a valid lien release is required to release the lien.
If processing a replacement title application, make a print out of the inquiry page prior to processing the
transaction. Upload or mail it along with the completed MV2119 application and all applicable
documents (such as a completed/signed MV2790
Trustee Statement for Certificate of Title if a trust is
the current title holder) for imaging to the WisDOT.
If a replacement title transaction has been reset, an MV2412 reset form must either be uploaded if
uploading other title transaction documents for a given day or submitted with the mailed in daily work
bundle in place of the reset title number.
5.3.4 Secured party/Financial Institution – Repossession
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A Secured Party/Financial Institution can process a Repossession title:
• Use form MV2117
o The lien holder’s name/address listed on the MV2117 Repossession Application must
match the lien holder’s name/address on DMV records
o If more than one lien exists, the repossessor must indicate on the MV2117 that all other
existing lien holders have been notified of the repossession.
• Standard odometer rules apply
o Tax Exemption Code – 9
Reason – Other/Miscellaneous
Qualifier – Repossession
• If processing a repossession, make a print out of the inquiry page prior to processing the
transaction. Upload or mail it along with the completed MV2117 application and all applicable
documents for imaging to the WisDOT.
A repossession is considered a transfer of ownership to the repossessor/lien holder. Therefore, a title
transfer fee is charged for this transaction.
If a repossession transaction has been reset, an MV2412 reset form must either be uploaded if
uploading other title transaction documents for a given day or submitted along with the mailed in daily
work bundle in place of the reset title number.
5.4 License Plate Renewal Only Processing Agent
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Includes the following Business types and must contract with a Vendor:
• Auto Parts Store
• Auto Repair
• Car Wash
• County Clerk
• Emission Test Center
• Currency Exchange (Check Cashing Agency)
• Fleet Agent
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• Gas Station
• Grocery Store
• Hardware Store
• Independent Processing Agent
• Kiosk
• Law Enforcement Agency
• Municipal Agency
• Other License Plate Renewal Agent
A license plate renewal agent can renew existing license plate registrations:
• Allowable Registration Periods
o Annual
o Biennial
• See the allowable plate types by transaction type chart in section 6.3 – Plates
• Valid registration can be renewed up to 180 days in advance
• If the plate is expired for multiple registration periods, it can be renewed for all past registration
periods
o Must be expired ≤ 3 years for annual registrations
o Must be expired ≤ 4 years for biennial registrations
o If the customer indicates the vehicle was out of operation for one or more FULL
registration periods, the renewal cannot be processed using a vendor system. Customer
must mail their renewal into WisDOT or visit a full-service WisDOT Customer Service
Center. They may also be able to renew their plate and complete the non-operation
statement using DMV’s online plate renewal system
• If an error message is returned, the application cannot be processed by an agent. It must be
processed by DMV.
• During the renewal process, the following can also be updated:
o Fleet Number
o For primary plate owners (If driver exists, then primary driver; if lessee exists, then
primary lessee; if owner exists, then primary owner)
Residence Address
Mailing Address
Vehicle Kept In (VKI)
Opt Out
• Under Wisconsin law, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
(WisDOT), Division of Motor Vehicles must provide information from its
records to requesters. If the registered owner does not want their name
and address included in requests for 10 or more records, they may have
the department withhold their name and address from those requesters
• Indicate the following for the primary registration owner
o Yes – customer’s name and address will be withheld from
record lists that WisDOT sells
o No – customer’s name and address will not be withheld from
record lists that WisDOT sells
o Unknown – customer’s current opt out status on record with
WisDOT will remain unchanged
eNotify
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• eNotify is an electronic notification system. Subscribing to this service
will allow you to get the following notifications via email and text:
o Driver license, ID card and license plate renewal notices for
eligible vehicles
o Confirmation of transactions to avoid fraudulent activities on
your account
o CDL notifications, such as:
Fed Med Card renewals (for Tier 1 CDL drivers)
School bus physical and testing requirement reminders
Haz Mat renewals
o Correspondence for vehicle or driver record updates, if allowed
by motor vehicle laws
• Enter the primary registration owner’s email for them to receive
information on how to enroll in WisDOT’s electronic notification
program
• Verify that the vehicle, plate number, and owner name listed on the renewal notice or
substitute renewal document matches what is displayed on the processing system. The
owner/lessee/driver name cannot be changed on a renewal transaction.
• Compare address on the renewal notice or substitute renewal document with the address on
the processing system.
o Change address, county vehicle kept in, and city/village/town vehicle kept in if
necessary. Do not abbreviate the word ‘County’ in the street address.
o If the customer lives in an apartment, list the apartment number with a number sign;
e.g., #3, #R. If the customer has a PO box, they must still provide their street address.
o When using an address with both a street and PO Box, make sure the ZIP code used
corresponds to the PO Box.
• If the registration being renewed is subject to a $10 late renewal fee, the late renewal fee will
automatically be included and display on the fee screen.
• Vehicles registered as automobiles and light trucks may be subject to a wheel tax at time of
renewal. The DMV system will automatically calculate the correct fees for the wheel tax. The
WisDOT website lists current and upcoming wheel tax information
.
• Vehicles subject to emissions testing: See the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program website
for more information about emissions testing, including inspection facility listings
.
Acceptable documents for a plate renewal transaction:
• License Plate Renewal Notice Postcard or Statement
• Email print-out of eNotify License Plate Renewal
• MV2016
Substitute Renewal Notice
• A previously issued Certificate of Vehicle Registration
• A print-out of the plate record before the transaction is processed
• Any document which includes the plate number
Upon completion of the renewal, a Certificate of Vehicle Registration will be available for the user to
print and provide to the customer along with the applicable sticker. Print the Certificate of Vehicle
Registration and ask the customer to verify that the information printed on the registration card is
correct. (Name, vehicle, address, expiration year, etc.). If information is correct, provide the customer
with the printed Certificate of Vehicle Registration and one correct year sticker to be placed in the lower
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right-hand corner of the rear facing license plate. If a new plate is being issued by DMV, provide the
customer with the Certificate of Vehicle Registration but no year sticker. Any required sticker(s) will be
provided with the newly issued plates.
Persons other than the owner/lessee/driver of the vehicle may renew the registration and can be
provided the sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration upon successful completion of the
transaction.
If an error was made, you must reset the transaction the same day it was completed prior to 8:00 PM. If
the customer obtains a duplicate certificate of registration elsewhere before you reset the transaction,
you will not be able to reset the transaction and your business will need to pay the registration fees. If
you have already issued a sticker and the Certificate of Vehicle Registration to the customer, it is your
responsibility to retrieve those products.
If a customer returns at a later date with the Certificate of Vehicle Registration and states that the
incorrect plate number has been renewed, contact the Agent Partnership Unit at (608) 266-3566 for
assistance. Your vendor system may have reports to help you identify a similar plate number processed
at your business that day; e.g., ABC123 on report and customer has plate number ACB123.
If your organization would like to add/edit information on the title-registration service providers page
,
complete a MV2133 - Automated Processing Partnership System (APPS) Contact Information Record,
and email the form to emv[email protected].
5.5 Auction Processing
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See the contents under the Policies/Procedures section for additional information.
Delivery of Titles/Address Issues
o Mailing or Handing Products to Those Other than Product Owners:
MV2922: Permission to Receive Title and/or Registration
• https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/formdocs/mv2922.docx
MV2932: Notice – Permission to Pick Up Title
• https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/formdocs/mv2932.pdf
MV2119: Application – Replacement Title
• http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/formdocs/mv2119.pdf
Example: Title was sent to customer, permission submitted to pick up title.
Reassignments and Power of Attorney
• There is a VERY BIG difference between a basic POA and the MV2690
o What are the differences?
The bottom portion of the MV2690 is required to be filled out when the title has
been signed by the authorized representative. This portion of the form certifies they
have received and reviewed the title for mileage discrepancies.
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Power of Attorney (POA): General Information
POAs are required to be submitted with each transaction
A POA cannot sign for a replacement title, unless it very clearly states the intent of
the POA is to allow for a replacement title
o MV2488: Statement – Vehicle Transfer and Odometer Mileage (Reassignment Form) – see
below sample
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5.5.1 Auction - Title Only Transfer of Ownership to a Dealer or Insurance Company
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The following Business type may only process using a Vendor:
• WI Auction Dealer
o An auction can process a title only for transfer of ownership to:
A Wisconsin Dealer
• Can only be completed if all reassignments are full on current title
• Can be a Wisconsin Title or Out of State title
• Use form MV1
• Standard odometer rules apply
• Tax Exemption Code – 7
o Reason – Wisconsin Dealer
o Qualifier – Purchasing Dealer Number
• Vehicle Kept In (VKI): Should be of the purchaser, not of the auction
• Completed transactions are required to have the newly issued title
number listed on the top/right of the application
A Wisconsin Insurance Company or an out of state insurance company
(salvage titles only)
•
o
• Can be a Wisconsin Title or Out of State title
• Use form MV2849
• Power of Attorney if signing on insurance company’s behalf
• May add Out of State or Wisconsin brands
• Wisconsin brands that can be added:
o Flood Damaged
o Hail Damaged
o Insurance Claim Paid
o Manufacturer’s Buyback
o Police Vehicle
o Salvage Vehicle
o Taxi Vehicle
• Standard odometer rules apply
• Tax Exemption Code – 9
o Reason – Other/Miscellaneous
o Qualifier – Insurance Loss
• Vehicle Kept In (VKI): Should be of the purchaser, not of the auction
• Completed transactions are required to have the newly issued title
number listed on the top/right of the application
MV2849: Title Application Branding Notification – A Guide for Insurance Companies
The following is a general overview of the form MV2849
. Requested specifically for the purpose of
instructing insurance companies of the items required for completion of the form. The Wisconsin DOT
puts great effort into the creation and updating of our forms. As a rule, we avoid including fields
requiring the applicant to submit information which is not necessary to the business needs of the
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department, the applicant, and other parties involved.
Front of MV2849:
Back of MV2849:
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* Trans 154.13(2)(2) ELIGIBILITY OF NONRESIDENT TO APPLY FOR A WISCONSIN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
IN OWN NAME. You may issue title to an out-of-state
insurance company acquiring ownership of a vehicle for which they paid a claim if all the following are
true:
• The vehicle is currently titled in Wisconsin
• The vehicle is eligible for Wisconsin SALVAGE brand
• The insurance company applies for SALVAGE title
** Requirements, Insurance company applying for title Transfer Without Reassigned Title:
• To qualify for salvage title without the current reassigned title, all the following must
apply:
o Vehicle meets the Wisconsin definition of salvage
o Vehicle is not currently titled as salvage
o Insurer takes delivery in Wisconsin upon payment of an insurance claim
o Insurer makes payment that, including any deductible amounts, exceeds 70
percent of the fair market value of the vehicle
o Insurer provides notice to the owner of the requirement to provide the insurer
the reassigned title
o Owner does not provide the reassigned title to the insurer within 30 days of
receiving notice
o Insurer has requested title in writing to the owner and secured parties on at least
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2 occasions
• Who is eligible to apply?
o Wisconsin insurers that have a Wisconsin street address may apply if the
vehicle is currently titled in Wisconsin or out of state
o Out-of-state insurers may apply only if the vehicle is currently titled in
Wisconsin; other applications will be refused as usual in compliance with DMV
policy and administrative code
Note: A corporate “resident” for DMV purposes is a corporation that has is either incorporated
under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, or which maintains it principal place of business in
Wisconsin. A nonresident is any company that meets neither test. s. 340.01(37), Stats.
An auction has 14 days following the date of sale to provide the vehicle title to the purchasing dealer.
*Note: Auctions cannot process retail sale transactions.*
5.5.2 Auction – Replacement Wisconsin Title
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An auction can process a replacement Wisconsin title to be issued only to the current owner of record.
A replacement Wisconsin title should be applied for when the title was lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed
or illegible.
The current title holder is required to sign the MV2119
application.
• Owner if no lien
• Owner if lien listed prior to 7/30/2012
• Lien Holder if lien listed on or after 7/30/2012
Some restrictions for the issuance of a replacement title are, but not limited to:
• If the last title was delivered electronically to the lien holder
• The title is currently held by the lien holder
• Last title was issued within the previous 10 or fewer calendar days ago.
If a lien exists on a vehicle record, a valid lien release is always required to release the lien.
If processing a replacement title application, make a printout of the inquiry page prior to processing the
transaction. Upload or mail it along with the completed MV2119 application and all applicable
documents (such as a completed/signed MV2790 Trustee Statement for Certificate of Title if a trust is
the current title holder) for imaging to WisDOT.
Vehicle Kept In (VKI): Should be of the current owner, not of the auction.
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Completed transactions are required to have the newly issued title number listed on the top/right of the
application.
If a replacement title transaction has been reset, an MV2412 reset form must be submitted with the
mailed in daily work bundle in place of the reset title number.
5.5.3 Auction – Repossession
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An auction can process a Repossession title to be issued to the lien holder on record:
• Use form MV2117
o The lien holder’s name/address listed on the MV2117 must match the lien holder’s
name/address on DMV records
o If more than one lien exists, the repossessor must indicate on the form that all other
existing lien holders have been notified of the repossession
• Standard odometer rules apply
o Tax Exemption Code – 9
Reason – Other/Miscellaneous
Qualifier – Repossession
• If processing a repossession, make a printout of the inquiry page prior to processing the
transaction.
• Vehicle Kept In (VKI): Should be of the repossessor, not of the auction
• Completed transactions are required to have the newly issued title number listed on the
top/right of the application
If a replacement title transaction has been reset, an MV2412 reset form must be either uploaded if
documents for other transactions have been processed that day or submitted with the mailed in daily
work bundle in place of the reset title number.
5.5.4 Auction – Junk a Vehicle
• A junked vehicle is a vehicle that is incapable of operation upon public roads and has no
resale value except as a source of parts. It may also be a vehicle for which an insurance
company has taken possession of, or title to, if the estimated cost of repairing the vehicle
exceeds its fair market value.
• Once a vehicle is junked, it is no longer eligible to be titled/registered; securely destroy the
ownership documents or, if preferred, stamp the title junked and place in your files.
• If a lien exists on the vehicle record, the auction must have a valid lien release document in
hand in order to junk the vehicle. See the lien releases
section for acceptable documents for
releasing a lien.
• Required documents – one of the following is required
o Wisconsin Title
o MV2459
Junked Vehicle Bill of Sale
5.5.5 Auction – Title Printing
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For all allowable transactions for auctions, the system will generate a Certificate of Title PDF for the
auction to print on WisDOT’s title stock.
Note: If a title transaction is reset, ensure to not to hand over the reset title to the customer.
5.6 Title/Registration for Private Sales, Non-WI Dealer Sales, WI Trailer Dealer Agents
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Includes the following Business types and must contract with a Vendor:
• County Clerk
• Currency Exchange (Check Cashing Agency)
• Fleet Agent
• Independent Processing Agent
• Law Enforcement Agency
• Municipal Agency
• Non-Wisconsin Dealer
• Secured Party/Financial Institution
• WI Trailer Dealer
Allowable transaction types:
• Title transfer + Plate Transfer or New Plate
o New Vehicle (MCO/MSO)
o Wisconsin Title
o Out of State Title
o Standalone license plate renewal (except for Non-WI Dealers)
o Standalone temporary plates
o Add Lien/Remove Lien/Replace Title + Add Lien/Repossession (Secured Party
business type only)
Review all documents from the customer and verify the following:
• Original vehicle title (not a photocopy)
o Must be the current title
o Chain of ownership
o Signatures
o Odometer reading recorded
Not applicable for trailers
• MV1
application completed/signed
• Valid/original lien release, if applicable
o Photocopy is not acceptable
o Note: WI title transfer not allowed if current title is held electronically by existing
lien holder
• Any other required documentation
• Other required information:
o Opt Out
Under Wisconsin law, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT),
Division of Motor Vehicles must provide information from its records to
requesters. If the registered owner does not want their name and address
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included in requests for 10 or more records, they may have the department
withhold their name and address from those requesters
Indicate the following for the primary registration owner
• Yes – customer’s name will be withheld from record lists that
WisDOT sells
• No – customer’s name will not be withheld from record lists that
WisDOT sells
• Unknown – customer’s current opt out status will remain
o eNotify
eNotify is an electronic notification system. Subscribing to this service will
allow you to get the following notifications via email and text:
• Driver license, ID card and license plate renewal notices for
eligible
vehicles
• Confirmation of transactions to avoid fraudulent activities on your
account
• CDL notifications, such as:
o Fed Med Card renewals (for Tier 1 CDL drivers)
o School bus physical and testing requirement reminders
o Haz Mat renewals
• Correspondence for vehicle or driver record updates, if allowed by
motor vehicle laws
Enter the primary registration owner’s email to receive information on how
to enroll in WisDOT’s electronic notification program
See the contents under the Policies/Procedures
section for additional information.
If your organization would like to add/edit information on the title-registration service providers page
,
complete a MV2133 - Automated Processing Partnership System (APPS) Contact Information Record,
and email the form to emv[email protected].
5.7 Salvage (Junk) Dealer Processing
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A Salvage dealer’s license must be in good standing for the dealer to process electronically. The system
automatically prevents junk processing if the license is expired or otherwise ineligible.
Includes the following Business type and may only process using eMV PARTNER:
• WI Salvage (Junk) Dealer
A junked vehicle is a vehicle that is incapable of operation upon public roads and has no resale value
except as a source of parts. It may also be a vehicle for which an insurance company has taken
possession of, or title to, if the estimated cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds its fair market value.
A Wisconsin junk dealer will have the capability of entering a VIN and selecting to junk a vehicle. Once a
vehicle is junked, it is no longer eligible to be titled/registered; securely destroy the ownership
documents or, if preferred, stamp the title junked and place in your files.
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If a lien exists on the vehicle record, the junk dealer must have a valid lien release document in hand in
order to junk the vehicle. See the lien releases
section for acceptable documents for releasing a lien.
Required documents – one of the following is required
• Wisconsin Title
• MV2459
Junked Vehicle Bill of Sale
See the contents under the Policies/Procedures
section for additional information.
6 Policies/Procedures
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6.1 Processing Capabilities Not Allowed
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The following scenarios cannot be processed electronically and must be mailed to WisDOT for manual
processing:
• More than two owners/lessees/drivers
• More than one lien
• Title held electronically by existing lien holder for the following transactions (regardless if a valid
lien release is confirmed)
o Add Lien
o Replace Title + Add Lien (Secured Party)
o Replace Title (Auction)
o Title/Registration for Private Sales and/or Non-WI Dealer Sales
• Title held in paper by existing lien holder for the following transactions
o Title/Registration for Private Sales and/or Non-WI Dealer Sales
Unless valid lien release is confirmed
o Replace Title + Add Lien (Secured Party)
o Replace Title (Auction)
• Foreign/Out-of-country Title
• Vehicles currently titled by U.S. Government (some auctions may process these)
• Heavy vehicle with gross weight registration over 54,000 lbs.
• For-Hire Title/Registration (transporting passengers or property for compensation)
o Allowed for license plate renewal only
• Title/Registration for multi-stage vehicles except motor homes already titled in WI
o A multi-stage vehicle is an incomplete motor vehicle (basic vehicle chassis) that has had
its assembly completed by another manufacturer to become a complete vehicle.
Examples would be motor home and ambulance.
• Standalone temporary plate for multi-stage vehicles other than motor home or ambulance
• New vehicle (with MCO/MSO) which is more than two model years old
• Municipal/official/unmarked squad vehicles
• Non-operation statement
• Wisconsin title transfer with no existing record in WisDOT database
• Out of sequence Wisconsin title (not the most recent Wisconsin title)
• Certain body styles
• Transfer of a personalized/non-personalized plate when going from an auto (AUT) to a light
truck (LTK) registration or vice versa
• Issuance of new eligibility special plate, such as Military, Firefighter or Disabled
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• Replacing personalized or collector special (CLS) plates
• Unacceptable combination of Vehicle Status/Title Status/Title Notation
• Unacceptable combination of Plate Status/Registration Status/Registration Notation
• Disqualifying existing Wisconsin brands
• Disqualifying new Wisconsin or out-of-state Brands
• Unacceptable brand or flag returned from National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
(NMVTIS)
o Note: When WI Dealers receive message E317 or I121, please take the following steps:
When calling the phone# provided in the message:
• State your name and dealership name
• Indicate the message number only (E317 or I121)
The WisDOT representative will provide the police agency name for which the
vehicle has a stolen case
• Vehicle with kilometers (KM) as the unit of measure, and no previous Wisconsin title
• Certain incidents on the owner/lessee/driver, depending on business type
• Deceased owner/lessee/driver
• Transfer of ownership to same/existing owners
• Owner/lessee/driver/lien holder cannot be the same customer
• Issuing/transferring certain Plate Types/Registration Types
• Changing plate type, registration type, or registration period
• Plate transfer for an eligibility special plate (e.g., Military) where the new owner does not match
the current primary owner of the eligibility special plate
• Residence address change for an owner/lessee/driver who holds a commercial driver license
• Residence/mailing address change for an owner/lessee/driver who has an active business
relationship with DMV; for example, an individual who has a secured party number
• Plate transfer where the plate has been expired for ≥ one year
• Vehicle Delivery Date of ≥ 180 days in the past or > 7 days in the future
• Organization is suspended from processing
• Individual and non-individual name changes
• Involuntary transfers of ownership (MV2881
)
• Abandoned vehicle title transfer (MV2419)
It has been discovered that some 3
rd
party agents have been providing metal plates from vendor stock
to customers without first pending or completing the transaction. Please use the below guidance when
determining whether a metal plate from vendor stock (AUT/LTK/CYC/MPD) should be issued and
handed to a customer:
ISSUE METAL PLATE FROM VENDOR STOCK
DO NOT ISSUE METAL PLATE – ISSUE
TEMPORARY PLATE
Title/Registration – transaction is pended then
subsequently competed
Title/Registration – transaction is not able to be
pended (hard-stop error message received)/
application mailed to WisDOT for manual
processing
Title/Registration – transaction is pended;
transaction is not able to be completed (hard-
Title/Registration – transaction is complete for a
transaction where a DOT stock plate was issued
Examples:
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stop error message received); pended transaction
is subsequently reset; application is mailed to
WisDOT for manual processing; metal plate
number is entered on the top/right of the
application
• Issuing a special plate such as Milwaukee
Brewers
• The following error message is received
(WI dealers only)
o E376: Registrant has an incident,
preventing a metal plate from
being issued from vendor stock.
Reprocess the transaction issuing
the plate as DOT stock/out of
stock, and provide a temporary
plate. The customer will receive
their metal plate from DOT once
their incident has been resolved.
6.2 Out of State Titles
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Each state has their own rules specific to vehicle title/registration. When processing an out-of-state title
transaction, ensure to check that specific state’s rules, such as but not limited to:
• Proper title document
• Seller signature requirements (Ex: more than one seller)
• Deceased owner required documents
• Power of Attorney
6.3 Plates
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• General plate information
o Owner name on plate transfer transaction: When transferring plates, compare the
owner of the plate on DMV’s record to the owner name on the MV1/MV11 Application
for Title/Registration. Add or delete names according to the information on the
MV1/MV11 Application for Title/Registration. Refer to the plate transfer table
to
determine when a plate is transferable.
o Personalized plate transactions: When a customer wants new personalized plate, issue
a temporary plate. Do not issue a metal plate. All title/registration documents and fees,
including a separate personalized plate application
and fees must be mailed to the
address on the personalized plate form for manual processing.
o Eligibility special plate transactions (e.g., Military, Firefighter): When your customer
wants new eligibility special plate, issue a temporary plate and assist the customer in
applying for the desired plate. Do not issue a metal plate. All documents must be
mailed to WisDOT for manual processing.
o Non-Eligibility special plate transaction (e.g., Green Bay Packers, Ducks Unlimited):
When your customer wants new non-eligibility special plate, fully process the
transaction electronically and issue a temporary plate. The non-eligibility special plate
will be issued from WisDOT.
o Entering plate numbers into the system: WisDOT does not use the letter O in plate
numbers. A zero should be used in place of the letter O. (Amateur Radio (AMA) plates
can/may have the letter O in the plate number.)
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• Issuing plates from a vendor system
o Organizations that process title/registration using a vendor system can have the
following metal plate inventory for issuance:
AUT
CYC
LTK
MPD
o All other plates allowed to be issued are issued as out-of-stock/WisDOT stock
See the following allowable plate types by transaction type chart.
eMV PARTNER & Vendor - Allowable Plate Types/Reg Types by Transaction Type
Any Reg Type highlighted in bold/red = Mail to DOT
* Plate to Transfer for STL is only allowed for lease buyouts (when the lessee has possession of the
plate)
*Plate renewal is only allowed for HTK that has an annual reg period
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
4HF
Wisconsin 4H
Foundation
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
ACY
Autocycle
ACY
X
X
AMA Amateur radio
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X
AMC
Antique motorcycle
ANT, GOV
X
ANT
Antique
ANT, GOV
X
AUT Automobile
AUT, DEV,
GOV
X X X X
BSA Scouting Alumni
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
BUS Bus
BBX, BSB,
BUS, GOV
X
CCC
Cure Childhood
Cancer
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
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CHW
Children's Hospital
of Wisconsin
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
CLS Collector Special
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
CLW
Choose Life
Wisconsin
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
CMC
Collector
Motorcycle
CYC, MPD,
GOV
X
COL Collector
AUT, BUS,
HTK, LTK,
MTM,
TOR, GOV
X
CVG Civilian Group
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
CYC Motorcycle
CYC, SDV,
GOV
X X X X
DIS Disabled
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
DMC
Disabled
Motorcycle
CYC, GOV X X X
DUK Ducks Unlimited
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
DVC
Driver Education
Motorcycle
DEV, GOV X
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ELK
Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
EMT
Emergency Medical
Technician
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
END
Endangered
Resources - Wolf
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
ENN
Endangered
Resources - Eagle
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
FFO
Firefighter - red
design
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
FRF
Firefighter - white
design
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
FRM
12,000lb. Farm
FRM, GOV
X
X
X
X
FTL
Farm Trailer
FTL, GOV
X
X
X
GLF Golf Wisconsin
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
GST Gold Star
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X
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HAR
Harley-Davidson -
Share the Road
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
HEG Higher Education
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
HEM UW Madison
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
HFM Heavy Farm
HFM,
GOV
X
X (annual,
quarterly
or
consecutive
monthly
registered
up to
54,000 lbs.)
X (annual,
quarterly or
consecutive
monthly
registered up
to 54,000 lbs.)
HMC
Hobbyist
Motorcycle
CYC, MPD,
GOV
X
HMV
Historic Military
Vehicle
HMM,
HMV,
GOV
X
HOB Hobbyist
AUT, BUS,
HTK, LTK,
MTM,
TOR, GOV
X
HSV
Human Service
Vehicle
HSV X
HTK Heavy Truck
DPF, DPV,
DRY, HTK,
RFP, SPZ,
SUX, GOV
X
X (annual,
quarterly
or
consecutive
monthly
registered
up to
54,000 lbs.)
X (annual,
quarterly or
consecutive
monthly
registered up
to 54,000 lbs.)
X (annual
registered
up to 54,000
lbs.)
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IGT In God We Trust
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
KID Celebrate Children
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
LCF Lion Foundation
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
LEM
Law Enforcement
Memorial
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
LIF
Donate Life
Wisconsin
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
LSV
Low Speed Vehicle
LSV, GOV
X
X
LTK Light Truck
DEV, DPF,
DPV, DRY,
LTK, RFP,
SPZ, SUX,
GOV
X X X X
LTL
Light Trailer
LTL, GOV
X
X
X
X
MBK Milwaukee Bucks
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
MBN
Milwaukee Brewers
- M Logo
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
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MBO
Milwaukee Brewers
- Ball and Glove
Logo
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
MCA
Musky Club
Alliance of
Wisconsin
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
MCW
Medical College of
Wisconsin
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
MDC
Medal of Honor
Motorcycle
MDC,
GOV
X
MDH Medal of Honor
MDH,
GOV
X
MGP
Multi-Group (Free
Mason, Lao
Veteran)
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
MLG Military Group
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
MNC
Municipal
Motorcycle
GOV X
MPD Moped
MPD,
GOV
X X X X
MRQ
Marquette
University
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
MTM Motor Home
MTM,
GOV
X X X
MUN
Municipal
GOV
X
NUR
Nurses Change
Lives
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
X X X X
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MTM,
GOV
OFF
Municipal Official
GOV
X
PAK Green Bay Packers
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
RAM Road America
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
RVT
Recreational
Vehicle Trailer
RVT, GOV X X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
SES Sesquicentennial
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
SOV
State Owned
Vehicle
GOV X
SPT
Wisconsin Salutes
Veterans
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
SPX
Special X
SPX, GOV
X
STL Semi-Trailer STL, GOV X X
X ()late
transfer only
allowed for a
lease buyout)
TMP
Temporary
TMP, GOV
X
X
TOR Truck Tractor
DRY, FTR,
RFP, RTR,
SPZ, SUX,
TOR, GOV
X
X (annual,
quarterly
or
consecutive
monthly
registered
up to
54,000 lbs.)
X (annual,
quarterly or
consecutive
monthly
registered up
to 54,000 lbs.)
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TPD
Temporary
Disabled
Motorcycle
TPD, GOV X
TRL Trailer
DRY, RFP,
SPZ, SUX,
TRL, XTL,
GOV
X
X (annual,
quarterly
or
consecutive
monthly
registered
up to
54,000 lbs.)
X (annual,
quarterly or
consecutive
monthly
registered up
to 54,000 lbs.)
X (annual –
all
registered
weights )
TRT Trout Unlimited
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
Plate
Types
Plate Type
Description
Reg Types
Vehicle
Inquiry
New Plate
Plate to
Transfer
Plate
Renewal
VET Disabled Veteran
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
VMC
U.S. Veteran
Motorcycle
CYC, GOV X X X
VST Versiti
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
WHF
Women's Health
Foundation
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
WNG
Wisconsin National
Guard
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X
WTU
Whitetails
Unlimited
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X X X X
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XPW Ex-Prisoner of War
AUT, DPF,
DPV, FRM,
LTK,
MTM,
GOV
X
6.3.1 Truck plate or auto plate
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• For a vehicle type of truck, a vehicle may obtain auto or light truck plates – depending on the
below scenarios
o A truck plate is required for any vehicle with an open bed (including a bed topper). This
includes vehicles such as the Avalanche, Baja, Escalade EXT and SportTrac.
o Truck plates are optional on truck type vehicles such as vans and SUVs.
If more than half the space inside the vehicle is used for cargo, the vehicle
should have a truck plate.
If more than half the space is used for passenger seating, the vehicle should
have an auto plate.
• Determining the proper weight for truck plates:
o It is the responsibility of your customer to decide what registration weight they wish to
have on their vehicle. They are the only ones who know how they plan to use the
vehicle.
Counts Towards Registration Weight
Does Not Count Towards Registration Weight
• Actual weight of the vehicle equipped
for service
• Driver
• Passenger(s)
• Any load in the vehicle
• Any towing equipment on or in the
vehicle
• Full tank of gas
• GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)
• Tongue weight of a trailer
• Load on a trailer
• Trailer weight when considering registration for
a vehicle with a bed mounted (fifth-wheel)
hitch.
If registration weight is 8,000 pounds or less, two annual plates are issued which can expire in any
month, based on the date of operation. Plates display the appropriate month and year expiration
stickers (2 separate stickers) AND the appropriate registration weight letter sticker (see below):
• 4500 lb. plate registration = “A” sticker
• 6000 lb. plate registration = “B” sticker
• 8000 lb. plate registration = “C” sticker
If registration weight is over 8,000 pounds it may be registered annually, consecutive monthly or
quarterly. One or two plates are issued, including the appropriate month/year expiration sticker
(expiration month and year on a single sticker) AND the appropriate registration weight letter sticker
(see below):
• Plates stay with the vehicle
• Plate types
o HTK – Heavy truck
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o TRL - Trailer
• Plates have an alpha prefix that indicates the gross weight
o 10000 lb. plate = X plate
o 12000 lb. plate = D plate
o 16000 lb. plate = E plate
o 20000 lb. plate = F plate
o 26000 lb. plate = G plate
o 32000 lb. plate = H plate
o 38000 lb. plate = J plate
o 44000 lb. plate = K plate
o 50000 lb. plate = L plate
o 54000 lb. plate = M plate
See the plate guide and sticker display guide
for more information.
6.3.2 Plate Transfer Table
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PRESENT OWNER OF PLATE
TRANSFER THIS PLATE TO
OK TO TRANSFER?
Family Situations
Husband, Wife or Same-Sex Domestic
Partner
Husband, Wife or Same-Sex Domestic
Partner
Yes
Joint ownership
One of the original owners
Yes
Single owner
Joint owners (one is original owner)
Yes
Individual
Family member
No
Lease Situations
Leasing company with lessee
Different leasing company, same lessee
Yes
Individual
Leasing company with same individual as
lessee
Yes
Leasing company with individual as lessee
Individual who was lessee
Yes
Company name
Leasing company with owner of company
as lessee
Yes
Leasing company with a company as
lessee
Owner of company that was lessee
Yes
Leasing company with spouse as lessee
Spouse of lessee
Yes
Company Situations
Sole owner of company
Company
Yes
Company
Sole owner of company
Yes
Partnership
One of the partners
Yes
Corporation
Individual who is owner of corporation
Yes
Corporation
Different corporation
No
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PRESENT OWNER OF PLATE
TRANSFER THIS PLATE TO
OK TO TRANSFER?
Trust Situations
Trust (MV2790 required)
Individual who has interest in trust
Yes
Individual with interest in trust
Trust (MV2790 required)
Yes
6.3.3 Prorated plate fee charts
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The processing system will automatically calculate the correct registration fees based on the fee charts
below:
• Motorcycles/Mopeds
• Farm Truck/Heavy Farm Truck
• Farm Trailer
• Light Trailer/Heavy Trailer
• Heavy Truck
• Truck Tractor
• Other plate fees – see fee schedule
When transferring a plate that has an associated gross weight, the weight can be increased or
decreased. Increasing the weight will result in a prorated fee adjustment.
6.3.4 Plate Type/Reg Type Definitions
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PLATE TYPE OR
REGISTRATION TYPE
DEFINITION
PLATE STAYS WITH
PREVIOUS OWNER
WHEN SOLD
PLATE STAYS
WITH VEHICLE
WHEN SOLD
PLATE TYPES
Automobile (AUT)
A motor vehicle designed and used
mostly for carrying persons
X
Farm Trailer (FTL)
Plates issued to a trailer owned or
leased and operated by a farmer and
used exclusively for farming purposes.
X
Farm Truck (FRM)
Vehicles registered under 38,000
pounds gross weight must be used
primarily for transporting farm supplies
and produce. It may also be used for
personal or family purposes, but not for
commuting to or in connection with
another job.
X
Heavy Farm Truck (HFM)
Vehicles registered at 38,000 pounds
gross weight, and greater, must be used
exclusively for transporting farm
supplies and produce. It may not be
used for personal or family purposes or
commuting to or in connection with
another job.
X
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PLATE TYPE OR
REGISTRATION TYPE
DEFINITION
PLATE STAYS WITH
PREVIOUS OWNER
WHEN SOLD
PLATE STAYS
WITH VEHICLE
WHEN SOLD
Heavy Trailer (TRL)
Plate issued to a vehicle designed to be
hauled by a motor vehicle, which is
usually a truck or tractor.
X
Heavy Truck (HTK)
Plates issued to truck type vehicles
designed, used or maintained primarily
for the transportation of property. They
are registered by gross weight.
X
Light Trailer (LTL)
Optional registration plate issued to a
trailer-type vehicle operated privately at
a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less.
Also, for all camping trailers 3,000
pounds or less if operated for hire or
rental.
X
Light Truck (LTK)
Plates issued to truck type vehicles
designed, used or maintained primarily
for the transportation of property. They
are registered by gross weight.
X
Moped (MPD)
Any of the following motor vehicles that
is not capable of speeds more than 30
miles per hour with a 150-pound rider
on a dry, level, hard surface with no
wind (excluding a tractor), has a power
source as an integral part of the vehicle
and a seat for the operator:
• A bicycle-type vehicle with fully
operative pedals and an engine
certified by the manufacturer
at not more than 130 cubic
centimeters (or an equivalent
power unit)
A Type 1 motorcycle with an automatic
transmission and an engine certified by
the manufacturer at not more than 50
cubic centimeters (or an equivalent
power unit)
X
Motorcycle (CYC)
Motorcycle means a vehicle, excluding a
tractor or an all-terrain vehicle, which is
capable of speeds in excess of 30 miles
per hour with a 150-pound ride on a
dry, level, hard surface with no wind,
with a power source as an integral part
of the vehicle, and which meets the
conditions under:
• Type 1 is a motor vehicle which
meets either of the following
conditions:
o Is designed and built
with 2 wheels in
X
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PLATE TYPE OR
REGISTRATION TYPE
DEFINITION
PLATE STAYS WITH
PREVIOUS OWNER
WHEN SOLD
PLATE STAYS
WITH VEHICLE
WHEN SOLD
tandem and a seat for
the operator, and may
be modified to have
no more than 3
wheels by attaching a
sidecar to one side of
the wheels in tandem
without changing the
location of the power
source
o Is designed and built
to have no more than
3 wheels, seating for
the operator, and no
more than 3
passengers, and does
not have the operator
area enclosed
Type 2 is a motor vehicle designed and
built to have at least 3 wheels in contact
with the ground, a curb weight
of less
than 1,500 pounds, and a passenger and
operator area with sides permanently
enclosed with rigid construction and a
top which may be convertible
Motor Home (MTM)
A motor vehicle designed to be
operated on the highway for use as a
temporary or recreational dwelling and
having the same internal characteristics
as a recreational vehicle trailer.
X
Recreational Vehicle
Trailer (RVT)
Plates issued for a vehicle that is
designed to be towed upon a highway
by a motor vehicle, that is equipped and
used, or intended to be used, primarily
for temporary or recreational human
habitation, that has walls of rigid
construction, or collapsible/folding
structure and that does not exceed 45
feet in length.
This includes Travel Trailers, 5
th
Wheels,
Tent Campers and Camping Trailers
Note: Manufactured Homes, mobile
homes 1976 and newer over 40 feet,
and mobile homes 1975 and over 45
feet are not titled by DMV, but rather
Department of Safety and Professional
Services.
X
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PLATE TYPE OR
REGISTRATION TYPE
DEFINITION
PLATE STAYS WITH
PREVIOUS OWNER
WHEN SOLD
PLATE STAYS
WITH VEHICLE
WHEN SOLD
Semi-trailer (STL)
A trailer-type vehicle used with a motor
vehicle so that some part of its own
weight, and that of its own load rests
upon or is carried by another vehicle.
X (The plate only
transfers to the owner
when the lessee is
buying out their lease)
Special Plates
See list of special plates
Note: non-eligibility special plates are
an option for a new plate and plate to
transfer; some eligibility plates are an
option for plate to transfer
X
Truck Tractor (TOR)
A motor vehicle designed and used
primarily for pulling other vehicles and
not constructed to carry a load other
than a part of the weight of the vehicle
and load pulled.
X
REGISTRATION TYPES
Dual Purpose Farm (DPF)
Allowable registration
type for the following
plate types: LTK, special
plates, HTK
A motor truck owned and operated by a
farmer and used for the transportation
of supplies, farm equipment and
products on the owner's farm or
between the owner's farms, the
transportation of farm products from
the owner's farm to market, and the
transportation of supplies to the
owner's farm and also used in
furtherance of any non-farm
occupation, trade, profession or
employment.
Dual Purpose Vehicle
(DPV)
Allowable registration
type for the following
plate types: LTK, special
plates, HTK
A vehicle which can be interchangeably
equipped as a motor home or motor
truck.
Farm Tractor (FTR)
Allowable registration
type for the following
plate type: TOR
A motor vehicle designed and used
primarily as a farm implement for
drawing plows, mowing machines and
other implements of husbandry.
6.3.5 Registration Periods
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List of registration periods and definitions on the WisDOT website.
• Annual
• Biennial
• Consecutive Monthly
• Quarterly
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6.3.6 Plates – Light Vehicles – Plate to Transfer + Renew/New Plate Rules
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Plate Type
Plate-To-Transfer + Renewal
New Plate
Staggered expiring
plates: AUT/AUT or
special plate
type/AUT, LTK/LTK,
LTK/DPF, LTK/DPV or
special plate type/LTK,
DPF or DPV
• Valid/non-expiring plate
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
• Expired plate
o Expired ≥ a year ago
Must apply for a new plate or list a
different plate to transfer
o Expired < a year ago
Must renew current registration period
or list a different plate to transfer or
apply for a new plate
Once renewed
If after renewed
plate expires ≤
180 days,
renewal optional
• Delivery is current day or ≤
7 days in the future
o Plate expiration
Daily/staggered/an
nual expiration for
AUT/AUT or special
plate type/AUT
Staggered/annual
expiration for
LTK/LTK, LTK/DPF,
LTK/DPV or non-
eligibility special
plate type/LTK,
DPF or DPV
• Delivery date ≤ 180
calendar days in the past
• Plate expires > 180 calendar
days in the future
o No renewal option
o Plate expires ≤ 180
calendar days in the
future
o Renewal is
optional
Fixed expiration
plates: CYC/CYC,
FRM/FRM or special
plate type/FRM,
MPD/MPD, RVT/RVT
• CYC/FRM/RVT/MPD – valid plate to transfer
o Valid/non-expiring plate
If expiration is > 180 days in the future
of the fixed expiration, renewal not an
option
If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future
of the fixed expiration, renewal is
optional
• CYC/FRM – expired plate
o Expired ≥ a year ago
Must apply for a new plate or list a
different plate to transfer
o Expired < a year ago
Must renew current registration period
or list a different plate to transfer or
apply for a new plate
Once renewed
If after required renewal plate
expires ≤ 180 days, renewal
optional
• MPD/RVT – expired plate
o Renewal required
o Delivery date will determine new date of
operation of plate for new owner
• CYC/FRM/MPD/RVT
Plate expiration
CYC/CYC - Fixed
(biennial/April
even years)
FRM/FRM – Fixed
(biennial/February
even years)
Non-eligibility
special plate/FRM
– staggered/annual
Alerts
If expiration is >
180 days in the
future of the fixed
expiration, renewal
not an option
If expiration is ≤
180 days in the
future of the fixed
expiration, renewal
is optional
If expiration is ≤ 90
days in the future
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Plate Type
Plate-To-Transfer + Renewal
New Plate
o If delivery date is ≤ 90 days of the next fixed
expiration, renewal is optional but
recommended
of the fixed
expiration, renewal
is optional but
recommended
6.3.7 Plates – Heavy Vehicles – Plate to Transfer + Renew/New Plate Rules
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PLATE/REG TYPE
PLATE-TO-TRANSFER + RENEWAL
NEW PLATE
FIXED – ANNUAL –
12/31
HTK/HTK; HTK/DPF;
HTK/DPV; FTL/FTL;
TRL/TRL; TOR/TOR;
TOR/FTR
• Valid plate (not expired)
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
o If plate expires ≤ 90 days in the future,
renewal optional but recommended
• Expired plate
o Renew required
o Delivery date will determine new date of
operation of plate for new owner
o If delivery date is ≤ 90 days of the next
fixed expiration, renewal optional but
recommended for next registration
period
• Alerts
o If expiration of new plate is >
180 days in the future of the
fixed expiration, renewal not
an option
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional
o If expiration is ≤ 90 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional but recommended
FIXED – ANNUAL –
2/28
HFM/HFM
• Valid plate (not expired)
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
o If plate expires ≤ 90 days in the
future, renewal optional but
recommended
• Expired plate
o Renewal required as renew notice would
have gone to the previous owner
o Delivery date will determine new date of
operation of plate for new owner
o If delivery date is ≤ 90 days of the next
fixed expiration, renewal optional but
recommended
• Alerts
o If expiration of new plate is >
180 days in the future of the
fixed expiration, renewal not
an option
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional
o If expiration is ≤ 90 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional but recommended
FIXED ANNUAL –
3/31
MTM/MTM
• Valid plate (not expired)
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
• Expired plate
o Expired ≥ a year ago
• Alerts
o If expiration of new plate is >
180 days in the future of the
fixed expiration, renewal not
an option
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in
the future of the fixed
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PLATE/REG TYPE
PLATE-TO-TRANSFER + RENEWAL
NEW PLATE
STAGGERED/ANNUAL
SPECIAL PLATE/MTM
Must apply for a new plate or list a
different plate to transfer
o Expired < a year ago
Must renew current registration
period or list a different plate to
transfer or apply for a new plate
Once renewed
If after require renewal,
plate expires ≤ 180 days in
the future, renewal
optional
expiration, renewal is
optional
o If expiration is ≤ 90 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional but recommended
Quarterly (Must be
registered @ ≥
10,000 lbs.;
Additional reg period
fee of $5)
• 1
ST
Quarter:
1/1 – 3/31
• 2
nd
Quarter:
4/1 – 6/30
• 3
rd
Quarter:
7/1 – 9/30
• 4
th
Quarter:
10/1 –
12/31
HTK/HTK; TOR/TOR;
TRL/TRL
•
Valid plate (not expired)
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
o If plate expires ≤ 90 days in the future,
renewal optional but recommended
• Expired plate
o Renew required as renew notice would
have gone to the previous owner
o Delivery date will determine new date of
operation of plate for new owner
o If delivery date is ≤ 90 days of the next
fixed expiration, renewal optional but
recommended
•
Alerts
o If expiration of new plate is >
180 days in the future of the
fixed expiration, renewal not
an option
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional
o If expiration is ≤ 90 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional but recommended
o Renewal of more than one
quarterly reg period may be
required
Quarterly (Must be
registered @ ≥
10,000 lbs.;
Additional reg period
fee of $5)
• 1
st
Quarter:
4/1 – 6/30
• 2
nd
Quarter:
7/1 – 9/30
• 3
rd
Quarter:
10/1 –
12/31
• 4
th
Quarter:
1/1 – 3/31
MTM/MTM
• Valid plate (not expired)
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
• Expired plate
o Renew required as renew notice would
have gone to the previous owner
Renewal of more than one
quarterly reg period may be
required
o Delivery date will determine new date of
operation of plate for new owner
o If delivery date is ≤ 90 days of the next
fixed expiration, renewal optional but
recommended
• Alerts
o If expiration of new plate is >
180 days in the future of the
fixed expiration, renewal not
an option
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional
o If expiration is ≤ 90 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional but recommended
o Renewal of more than one
quarterly reg period may be
required
Consecutive Monthly
– minimum of 3
consecutive months
(Must be registered
• Valid plate (not expired)
o If expiration is > 180 days in the future,
renewal not an option and the agent can
continue to complete the transaction
• Alerts
o If expiration of new plate is >
180 days in the future of the
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PLATE/REG TYPE
PLATE-TO-TRANSFER + RENEWAL
NEW PLATE
@ ≥ 10,000 lbs. plus
specific/restricted
use; Additional reg
period fee of $15)
HTK/HTK; TOR/TOR;
TRL/TRL
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in the future,
renewal is optional
o If plate expires ≤ 90 days in the future,
renewal optional but recommended
• Expired plate
o Renew required as renew notice would
have gone to the previous owner
Renewal of more than one
quarterly reg period may be
required
o Delivery date will determine new date of
operation of plate for new owner
o If delivery date is ≤ 90 days of the next
fixed expiration, renewal optional but
recommended
fixed expiration, renewal not
an option
o If expiration is ≤ 180 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional
o If expiration is ≤ 90 days in
the future of the fixed
expiration, renewal is
optional but recommended
o Renewal of more than one
quarterly reg period may be
required
Fixed – Non-Expiring
– 12/31/3999
STL/STL
Only allowed on lease buyout (previous lessee =
purchaser)
Regardless of delivery date, non-
expiring registration period applies
6.4 Customers
6.4.1 Customer Types
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For a title/registration transaction, there can be up to four types of customers:
• Owner
o A role for a customer that is the owner of a vehicle
• Lessee
o A role for a customer who holds a contract granting use or occupation of property
during a specified period in exchange for a specified rent. For a leased vehicle, the
lessee owns the registration/plate (not the vehicle owner/lessor). Designating a lessee
customer role on a registration record will ensure that plates, certificates of registration,
year stickers and renewal notices are mailed to the primary lessee, if no driver record
exists. Refunds for registration fees also default to the lessee.
• Driver
o A role for someone who operates a vehicle on behalf of the vehicle owner or lessee. The
driver owns the registration/plate (not the vehicle owner/lessor) Designating a driver
role on a registration record will ensure that plates, certificates of registration, year
stickers and renewal notices are mailed to the primary driver.
• Lien Holder
o A role for a customer that has security interest in personal property with an obligation
for payment. A lending institution or an individual who holds a security interest in a
vehicle is referred to as a secured party or lien holder.
o
Note: The same customer cannot have more than one customer type for the same vehicle (e.g., an
owner cannot also be listed as a lien holder) Similarly, an owner, lessee or driver cannot also be a lien
holder.
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6.4.2 Creating a Customer – Formatting Customer Name
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• Individual customers
o When creating an individual customer, the following is required
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Primary Residence Address
o Additional customer information below is optional but should be entered if known to
make the customer record as complete as possible:
Middle Name
Name suffix (EX: Jr.)
Social Security Number
Gender
Mailing Address (if one exists)
• Non-Individual Customers
o When creating a non-individual customer, the following is required
Non-individual Legal Business Name
• As reflected on the Department of Financial Institutions
site, unless the
business is sole proprietor ownership
Primary Residence Address
o Any other non-individual customer information is optional but should be entered if
known to make the customer record as complete as possible:
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
Mailing Address
• Trust Customers
o When creating a trust customer, the following is required:
Trust Legal Name
• Create the customer with their legal trust name exactly as indicated on
the MV2790 - Trustee Statement for Certificate of Title
form
• Do not reverse trust name or show trustee names. You may have to
abbreviate the name to fit in the space provided. Call or email the Agent
Partnership Unit for assistance on abbreviating if necessary.
• Trust abbreviations:
o Estate = EST
o Family Trust = FMT
o Living Trust = TST
o Date of Trust = DTD
o Example
Trust name listed on MV2790 is listed as “John L. Smith
and Rebecca M. Smith, Trustees of the John L. Smith
and Rebecca M. Smith Revocable Family Trust dated
12/06/04
Correct format
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• John L Smith and Rebecca M Smith Revocable
Trust DTD 12062004
Primary Residence Address
Any other trust customer information is optional but should be entered if know
to make the customer record as complete as possible:
• Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
• Mailing Address
6.4.3 Customer Names Change
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Agents must use the current name on DMV records while processing title and registration applications
(license plates and renewals).
• Start each transaction with a Social Security Number, Wisconsin Driver’s license, Wisconsin
Identification Card, or Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN).
• Name Changes
o Individual customers
The customer will need to follow the steps
on the name change procedure
The customer must make all formal name changes or name correction requests
in person at a DMV service center
.
o Non-Individual customers
The customer’s name change must be reflected with the
Department of
Financial Institutions, unless the business is owned by a sole proprietor.
The customer must make all formal name changes or name correction requests
by calling, emailing, or visiting their local DMV service center
.
o Trusts
The customer must make all formal name changes or name correction requests
by calling, emailing, or visiting their local DMV service center
.
• After the customer has completed the name change with DMV, it is not mandatory that they
obtain title or registration documents with their new name. When DMV issues a subsequent
title or registration to the customer, it will reflect the new name.
• Customers may request a title or registration document with their new name. The fee is $5 per
vehicle at the DMV service center, or by mail at no charge, only if the customer’s name has
changed.
6.4.4 Addresses
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For title/registration and title only transactions the Residence and Mailing addresses for all owners can
be updated, unless it is a leased vehicle, in which case only the addresses of the lessees or drivers can be
updated. For license plate renewals, only the primary registrant/plate owner(s) addresses can be
updated (If owner/lessee/driver exist, allow address change for primary driver; if owner/lessee exist,
allow address change for primary lessee; if only owner exists, allow address change for primary owner).
• Residence Address
o Title/Registration and Title Only – IRP:
o For the Primary Registrant, one the following ties to Wisconsin is required:
Primary Residence Address = WI
Mailing Address = WI
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Vehicle-Kept-In (VKI) = WI
o Title Only – Out-of-State Resident with Lien:
For the Primary Registrant
• VKI must = Out-of-State
• And one of the following is required
o Primary Residence Address = Out-of-State
o Primary Residence Address = WI/Mailing Address = Out-of-State
If this option, then it must be indicated that the
customer is no longer a WI resident
• Mailing Address
o Can be either a Wisconsin address or an out-of-state address for both individuals and
non-individuals
• County highway or road: Do not use abbreviations such as Co, Cty, or CTH. The word County
must be spelled out for mailing purposes; e.g., County P.
• # sign: This should be used if you have an address with an apartment number or a lot number.
If you type in the abbreviation ‘Apt.’ for the apartment number, or ‘Lot’ number the system will
automatically insert the # sign in place of ‘Apt’, or ‘Lot’.
• Post office box:
o For individuals, the PO Box will be used to mail any items, but a street address is also
necessary.
o Post office box without a residence address is permitted for businesses.
o When using an address with both a street and PO Box, make sure the ZIP code used
corresponds to the PO Box.
o When both a street and PO Box number are given, key the street address and PO Box in
separate fields in your software. Do not key them into the same field.
• Override address validation check
o Any entered address will be checked against an address validation system
o If it is determined an address is invalid, the user will receive a message indicating so
o The user will have the opportunity to select to override the message and accept the
address as is
Reason for overriding the address validation
• New building – address is not recognized by the US Post Office
• Municipality updates local street name
6.4.5 Customer Creating - Formatting Customer Names
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Before creating an owner, lessee or driver, conduct a thorough search by SSN, WI DL/ID or FEIN. If the
correct result is not found, conduct a search by the customer name and date of birth or zip code. If still
no correct result, then start the process to create a customer:
• Individuals
o The full legal name and date of birth must be entered as well as listed on the application
o The proper format for Jr. or Sr. is Last name, First name, Middle Initial plus Jr./Sr. (e.g.,
Jones Richard L Jr.).
o Allowable characters
Letters
Apostrophe
Dash
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• Non-Individuals
o The full legal name should be entered as well as listed on the application
Do not enter a Doing Business As (DBA) name/trade name
o Allowable characters
Letters
Numbers
Apostrophe
Dash/Hyphen
Ampersand
• Trusts
o The full legal name must be entered as well as listed on the application
o When a vehicle is purchased or sold by a trust, a Trust Affidavit (MV2790) must be
completed by the Trustee AND included with the transaction application documents you
send to DOT. Do not reverse trust name or show trustee names (unless the trustee
names are part of the legal trust name).
o You may have to abbreviate the name in order for it to fit in the space available. Call
AGENT PARTNERSHIP UNIT @ (608)266-3566 for assistance in abbreviating the name of
the trust, if necessary.
Trust abbreviations:
• Burial Fund = BRF
• Dated = DTD
• Estate = EST
• Family Trust = FMT
• Funeral Trust = FRT
• Living Trust = LVT
• Trust = TST
• Under agreement dated = UAD
o The full legal name must be entered
o If a date is part of the trust name, format as follows
Dated May 1, 1962 should be formatted as DTD 05011962
o Allowable characters
Letters
Numbers
Apostrophe
Dash/Hyphen
Ampersand
6.4.6 Customer ‘And/Or’ Conjunction
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Check the MV1/MV11 Application for Title/Registration to determine the correct conjunction to be used
between owners
• In Section A, if no box or the ‘and’ box is checked on the application
o The conjunction of ‘and’ must be entered
• In Section A, if the ‘or’ box is checked
o The conjunction of ‘or’ must entered AND all owners must have signed the MV1/MV11
application.
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6.4.7 Signatures
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Wisconsin title
• Seller
o If ownership is being transferred on a vehicle currently titled in Wisconsin, all listed
owners are required to sign unless the names are separated by "OR"; then only one
listed owner’s signature is required.
The ‘or’ conjunction requires only one signature when the vehicle is sold.
The ‘and’ conjunction requires signatures of all listed owners when the vehicle is
sold.
• Purchaser
o When issuing a title to multiple owners, and all co-owners sign the application, use the
conjunction indicated by the customers on the application form. If no conjunction is
chosen, default to "AND."
o If a vehicle is being titled jointly, one purchaser's signature is required. Any co-owners
listed on the application, (or reassigned title) will be shown on the title when only one
purchaser signs. If any purchasers did not sign the title application indicating “OR,” then
use the conjunction "AND" to protect the rights of any parties not signing.
Out of State Titles seller signatures
• When co-ownership occurs, seller's signature requirements are regulated by the title issuing
state.
o See above Out of State Titles
section.
See information regarding electronic signatures here
.
6.4.8 Deceased Owner
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Transfer of vehicle ownership when one or more of the owners are no longer living. This transaction is
allowed for WI title transfers for businesses processing title/registration for private sales and non-WI
dealer sales.
Refer to the following links for requirements regarding deceased owner transfers:
• Transfer a vehicle to a surviving spouse/domestic partner
• Transfer a vehicle to an heir
Form MV2300
Statement of Vehicle Transfer to a Surviving Spouse, Domestic Partner or Heir is required
for deceased owner transfers to a surviving spouse, domestic partner or heir.
If transferring a vehicle to a surviving spouse or domestic partner, no title fee is due.
Note: For WI dealer retail sales, if a vehicle is being traded in by a surviving heir, the heir is required to
obtain a title in their name prior to trading it in to a dealer.
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If a personal representative or executor of the estate has been appointed, Personal Representative
Papers (Domiciliary Letter) or Court Order Summary Settlement must accompany the transaction
documents submitted.
6.4.9 Customer Consent to Purchase (Minor)
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Organizations other than WI dealer: If a vehicle is being registered to a minor, the following additional
information is required:
• Notarized signature from legal custodian/parent/guardian
WI dealer: If a vehicle is being registered to a minor, the following additional information is required:
• Dealer witnessed signature from legal custodian/parent/guardian
For vehicle purchases that include a minor, consent to the legal custodian/parent/guardian to register
that vehicle to the minor must be obtained and documented on the MV11/MV1.
Note: for Non-Dealer transactions, the Consent to Purchase section on the MV1 must be notarized.
6.4.10 Power of Attorney
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WI Dealer Sale
• WI dealers may only act as Power of Attorney by signing as seller on sales that qualify for use of
MV2690 Power of Attorney when the Wisconsin title is held by the lien holder.
Non-WI Dealer sale
• Wisconsin title not held by lien holder – Power of Attorney can sign as seller. No Power of
Attorney form is required to be submitted to WisDOT. Original title is required to transfer title to
a new owner.
• Wisconsin title held by lien holder – Lien holders and insurance companies may use the MV2690
form if the POA is specific to that title. Original title and MV2690 are required to transfer title to
a new owner.
• Out of State Title – see above Out of State Titles section
6.5 Vehicle information
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• It is important to cross-check a vehicle's VIN against the title/MCO and the application before
selling a vehicle or processing electronically.
o Make sure that the VIN on the Wisconsin Title & License Plate Application matches the
VIN on the ownership document.
• When entering a VIN, the following three letters are not allowed
o I
o O
o Q
6.5.1 Title Documents
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The following are acceptable title documents for transfer of ownership processing (original – copies are
not acceptable):
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• Wisconsin Title
• Title from another state
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) / Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)
Foreign titles (titles issued outside of the U.S. and U.S. Territories) cannot be processed and must be
mailed to WisDOT for manual processing.
6.5.2 Inquiry
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Inquiries are limited to WisDOT authorized business purposes only under federal law. Some examples
are:
• An inquiry print of the WI title record prior to processing, must be included with completed
documents for imaging for the following transaction types:
o Replacement Title
o Repossession
o Title held by lien holder (WI dealers)
• A WI dealer should check inquiry for the following:
o Appraising a vehicle for a trade-in
Dealers that need to obtain a replacement title should check the Wisconsin
Department of Children and Families’ child support lien docket
. The system will
automatically add a child support lien to the sellers’ title if any seller is on the
docket
o Reviewing lien information
o Reviewing Brands
o Reviewing ownership
A VIN, plate number/plate type, or WI title number is required to search for a vehicle record. Only
vehicles that have previously been titled/registered in Wisconsin will display a record.
To view owners/lessees/drivers associated with the vehicle record, the user must input customer
information. The display will include only customers whose information you have entered. The display
will say “Additional owners/lessees/drivers exist” if you have not entered information for all existing
customers.
Various pieces of information from the vehicle record will display, such as the Title Status/Title Status
Reason:
• Example:
o Title Status: In-Progress
o Title Status Reason: “No WI TI” or “No Wisconsin Title”
No Wisconsin Title has been issued
This Title Status Reason means that a previous out-of-state resident moved to
Wisconsin and did not have their out-of-state title present to change to a
Wisconsin title but did have some sort of proof of ownership. DMV creates an
in-progress title record and issues Wisconsin plates, collecting both the title fee
and license plate fee.
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Note: If a vehicle has been retitled, when viewing Vehicle Inquiry by the plate that is no longer
associated to the vehicle, the VIN the plate was previously associated with will display, but the title
status will correctly display as History/Newer Title Issued.
6.5.3 Secured Party information:
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Secured party numbers: A secured party number assigned by Wisconsin DMV is required for every
lender and must be completed on both the system and the application to list a lien.
• If an application has no secured party number listed, check the Secured Party Tips List
• If the correct secured party is not found on the Tips List, search by the Legal Business Name
and any other identifier such as city and zip code
• Unless the Tips List says otherwise, the secured party Legal Business Name and address
listed on the application must match the name and address in the system
• If you are unable to find a secured party number for the lender
o See Helpful Contacts
section for information on how to request a secured party
number
• Lender name/address has changed: The lender must email written notice on letterhead to
to change address or Legal Business Name information for their
secured party number.
• Owner/lien holder: An owner cannot also be listed as a lien holder on the same application
for title/registration.
• If loan information is pending for dealers: select finance pending. This will list a place holder
lien (Secured Party # 128850) as well as charge the $10 loan filing fee. Selecting this option
will only allow the transaction to be Pended. When the correct secured party is known it can
be added and the transaction can be completed.
6.5.4 Lien releases
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Dealer Agents only
• do not need to hold applications while waiting for lien releases from the lender. You do not
need to send in the lien release with documents mailed to WisDOT for imaging or processing
All Other Titling Agents:
• Verify the VIN, name of lender, and lender address on the lien release match the information on
the title.
The following are acceptable paper lien release formats:
• WisDOT issued T084 (MV2076) Confirmation of Security Interest
o Original does not have to be signed.
o A photocopy is acceptable if it has an original signature and you have the title.
• All items on the “LENDER Certifies Release of Lien” section on the Wisconsin Title completed
o Lien holder
o Title
o Printed name
o Signature
o Date
• A letter or statement from the secured party/financial institution on their business letterhead,
indicating the lien has been satisfied, and including the following:
o owner name
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o year, make and model of the vehicle
o VIN
o Authorized signature from the secured party/financial institution
• “Paid” stamp on title that has the name of the financial institution and may have an authorized
signature from the financial institution
• Handwritten “paid” notation with name of institution and signature on title
6.5.5 Brands
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Any user processing a dealer or non-dealer title transaction must verify all brands disclosed on a title
and application are entered/carried forward to the new title. Any brands that did not carry forward
must be added.
Once a Wisconsin title is branded salvage, it is no longer road worthy and is not eligible for full
registration and plates until the vehicle passes a rebuilt salvage inspection.
6.5.6 New Wisconsin brand capabilities based on Business Type/Processing Type
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BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
ALLOWABLE NEW WISCONSIN
BRANDS
WISCONSIN MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALER/WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION FOR WI
DEALER SALES
• FLOOD (if vehicle model
year is ≥ 7)
• HAIL
• PRIOR POLICE
• PRIOR TAXI
COUNTY CLERK, CURRENCY
EXCHANGE (CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET AGENT,
INDEPENDENT PROCESSING
AGENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL AGENCY,
NON-WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION/WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE
SALES AND/OR NON-WI DEALER
SALES
• FLOOD (if vehicle model
year is ≥ 7)
• HAIL
• PRIOR POLICE
• PRIOR TAXI
AUCTION TITLE
• FLOOD
• HAIL
• INSURANCE CLAIM PAID
• PRIOR POLICE
• PRIOR TAXI
• SALVAGE (IF VEHICLE
MODEL YEAR IS < 7)
SECURED PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION
LIEN
FOR REPOSSESSIONS:
• FLOOD
• HAIL
• PRIOR POLICE
• PRIOR TAXI
• SALVAGE (IF VEHICLE
MODEL YEAR IS < 7)
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6.5.7 Odometers
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When a vehicle is sold, all sellers must disclose the odometer in writing when an odometer is required
on one of the following:
o Title
o MV11 Wisconsin Title and Registration Application
If MV11 is printed on plain paper
• Odometer must be recorded on one of the following:
o Title
o MV2488
o MV2690 if the title is currently held by the lien holder
If MV11 is printed on the secure MV11 stock
• This is acceptable for odometer disclosure
• See section 8.1 about ordering this form
o MV2690 Power of Attorney/Vehicle Odometer Disclosure and Transfer of Ownership
(used by dealers when the title is currently held by the lien holder)
See section 8.1 about ordering this form
o MV2488 Statement of Vehicle Transfer and Odometer Mileage
Submit a completed DT1435
– Request for Forms to order this form
• Only the seller can verify the mileage as ‘actual’. If the purchaser fills in the odometer reading
in your presence, you must indicate on the title “completed by purchaser” and record the
mileage as ‘not actual’.
• When ‘excess’ is indicated, and the vehicle displays a five-digit odometer you must key ‘Excess’
for status. When ‘Excess’ is indicated and the vehicle displays a six-digit odometer you must key
‘actual’ for status, as the mileage will not be in excess of mechanical limits until it passes
999,999 miles.
• Refer to the issuing state of the title for the acceptable odometer status requirements on out-
of-state titles.
• Review all titles to ensure a higher mileage reading is not disclosed on the title than you are
representing the vehicle mileage to be. If the disclosed mileage on the title is higher, use the
higher reading.
• Adding or deleting a co-owner is considered a transfer of ownership that requires an odometer
mileage statement in writing and must be entered when processing the application.
• The following are exempt from odometer disclosure:
o When the vehicle is 20 or more model years old (2010 and older)
o Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 16,000lbs. or is or ever has been registered
with a registered gross weight of greater than 16,000lbs.
o Body style = Moped
o Body Style = Low Speed Vehicle
o Vehicle Type = Trailer
• Independent Processing Agents Only – processing title/registration for private sales and/or non-
WI dealer sales: If processing an out-of-state title where there is no transfer of ownership,
record the odometer reading and date printed on the title by the issuing state.
o If no status is shown on the out-of-state title, show status as Actual and key the date the
vehicle was purchased if shown or the date the title was issued.
o If status is shown, enter mileage, status, and date as follows:
Key odometer and the purchase date of the vehicle, or;
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If no purchase date, key date recorded, or;
If no purchase or date recorded, key issue date of title.
REMEMBER: You are recording the odometer at the time of sale, which previously took place. You
should not be recording the present odometer mileage because this transaction is not a transfer of
ownership.
Form MV2488: Vehicle Transfer and Odometer Mileage Statement
The MV2488, Vehicle Transfer and Odometer Mileage Statement, is available for use in limited situations
when the title is not available (e.g., replacement title application and title transfer, to provide a corrected
odometer disclosure when an error was made, etc.).
The MV2488 form is not a replacement for the original ownership document (title or Manufacturer’s
Certificate of Origin), the title must always physically accompany the MV2488 form when application for
transfer is made.
Usage of the MV2488, for private party use, will remain the same.
The MV2488 may be used:
o In T2LH situations.
• In this scenario, the MV2488 would be used by the seller to give the odometer disclosure when
the title is held by a lien holder. The purchaser would wait for the title and once the title arrives,
the title would be signed by the purchaser in the first available area for purchaser reassignment,
the two forms must travel together and no information is transferred to the title. The title MUST
be in hand before offering the vehicle for sale in this scenario.
The MV2690 would still be the most practical choice for Wisconsin licensed dealers,
since it allows sale of a vehicle prior to receiving the title, when the dealer has
access to the vehicle’s electronic record. Follow the link for more information:
https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/lienholder-dealers.aspx
o For third-party processors, when holding the title, the MV2488 can be provided to collect assignments
and odometer disclosure as mailing the title would create a risk of loss of the ownership document.
• Whenever possible the actual ownership documents should be used, this option is only to
mitigate loss of the title when mailing due to missing information and/or corrections.
o When the MV11 is printed on plain paper and a secure Odometer disclosure is required.
• Example: A dealer retail sale; where the purchasing dealer has signed the title in the final
purchaser reassignment and is now performing a retail sale, all title reassignments are full.
Final transfer is applied for on the non-secure MV11, the final reassignment would then be
collected on the MV2488.
o For Reassignment errors, the MV2488 can be used to collect the correct assignment and/or odometer
disclosure. It must be accompanied by a Statement of Intent and the original ownership document.
o In lost title situations: A vehicle is traded-in, the verified owner claims the title to be lost.
• The customer must complete ONE of the below options:
1. Apply for a replacement title. Once having the title, complete the reassignment on that
title to the dealer.
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This option is recommended to avoid complications due to child support liens or
product holds. Third-party agents are responsible for researching the vehicle record.
The vehicle may not be offered for sale until the title is in hand.
2. Complete the MV2119 Replacement Title Application, including Section E and, submit an
MV2488 to transfer odometer and interest in the vehicle to the purchaser.
The title will need to be applied for and received BEFORE the vehicle is eligible for
any future transfer.
The MV2488 must accompany the title once the replacement has been issued.
The purchaser’s reassignment MUST be on the title. The MV2488 is to be used to
release interest when the title is lost, it cannot be used in lieu of the title for
reassignment.
Third-party agents are responsible to verify ownership, signature requirements,
brands, status, and/or child support liens which may be part of the title record.
The MV2488 may NOT be used to:
• Extend the ownership chain on a title. When title reassignments are full, a new title must still be
applied for.
Reminder: An MV11 (on secured paper when an odometer disclosure is required)
can be used as the last chain of ownership to a retail customer
• Accept a vehicle on trade or transfer. The title continues to be the ownership document.
• Send a vehicle to auction. All current processes remain the same.
If you have any questions regarding odometers, contact the Agent Partnership Unit at (608) 266-3566.
6.5.8 Sales Tax Exemptions
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Sales tax exemptions allowed for title transfers by business type/processing type:
BUSINESS TYPE PROCESSING TYPE
TAX
EXEMPTIO
N CODE
REASON QUALIFIER
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
(MC) DEALER,
WISCONSIN MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER,
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER
SALES
2 FOR HIRE
AUTHORITY
NUMBER
Note: only allowed
for Title Only - IRP
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BUSINESS TYPE PROCESSING TYPE
TAX
EXEMPTIO
N CODE
REASON QUALIFIER
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
(MC) DEALER,
WISCONSIN MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER,
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER
SALES
3 LEASED VEHICLE
LESSOR'S USE TAX
NUMBER
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
(MC) DEALER,
WISCONSIN MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER,
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER
SALES
6
OUT OF STATE
RESIDENT
TERRITORY
Note: only allowed
for Title Only – Out
of state Resident
with Lien
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
(MC) DEALER,
WISCONSIN MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER,
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER
SALES
7 WISCONSIN DEALER
WI DEALER
NUMBER
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
(MC) DEALER,
WISCONSIN MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER,
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER
SALES
8
CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION
CERTIFICATE OF
EXEMPTION STATUS
NUMBER
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
(MC) DEALER,
WISCONSIN MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER,
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER,
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER
SALES
9
OTHER/
MISCELLANEOUS
NATIVE AMERICAN
COURTESY DELIVERY
(Note: only allowed
for New Vehicle
Transfers)
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BUSINESS TYPE PROCESSING TYPE
TAX
EXEMPTIO
N CODE
REASON QUALIFIER
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT, INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT,
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
1 FAMILY TRANSFER
APPROVED FAMILY
MEMBER: PARENT
TO CHILD, CHILD TO
PARENT, SPOUSE,
EX-SPOUSE, FATHER
IN LAW, MOTHER IN
LAW, SON IN LAW,
DAUGHTER IN LAW,
STEPPARENT,
STEPCHILD, SOLE
PROPRIETOR
Note: Only allowed
for WI title transfer
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT, INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT,
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
3 LEASED VEHICLE
LESSOR'S USE TAX
NUMBER
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BUSINESS TYPE PROCESSING TYPE
TAX
EXEMPTIO
N CODE
REASON QUALIFIER
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT, INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT,
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
5
TAX PAID OUT OF
STATE
SALES TAX/COUNTY
TAX/STADIUM TAX
AMOUNTS PAID TO
THE OTHER STATE
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT, INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT,
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
7 WISCONSIN DEALER
WI DEALER
NUMBER
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BUSINESS TYPE PROCESSING TYPE
TAX
EXEMPTIO
N CODE
REASON QUALIFIER
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT, INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT,
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
8
CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION
CERTIFICATE OF
EXEMPTION STATUS
NUMBER
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT, INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING AGENT,
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY, MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN DEALER,
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
WISCONSIN TRAILER
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
9
OTHER/
MISCELLANEOUS
CORP LIQUIDATE,
DIRECT PAY, EVEN
TRADE, FEED UNIT,
GIFT, HEIR,
MANUFACTURER,
MOBILE MIXING,
NATIVE AMERICAN,
OVER 90 DAYS, PAID
DNR, POSTAL, PRIZE,
RESALE, TRADE
DOWN, TRUST
AUCTION TITLE 7 WISCONSIN DEALER
WI DEALER
NUMBER
AUCTION TITLE 9
OTHER/
MISCELLANEOUS
INSURANCE LOSS,
REPOSSESSION
SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION
LIEN 9
OTHER/
MISCELLANEOUS
REPOSSESSION
6.5.9 Vehicle Types/Vehicle Body Styles
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When a VIN does not pass the VIN decoder, and you have determined that the VIN is correct, you will
need to manually create the vehicle by selecting the vehicle type, model year, make, body style, fuel
type (if applicable), and gross vehicle weight rating (if applicable).
Select the appropriate vehicle type and select vehicle styles in your software. Except for the information
in parentheses, the vehicle style description will print on the certificates of title and display on Vehicle
Inquiry.
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Vehicle Types:
Autocycle
AUCY
3-wheeled vehicle with seats; vehicle has steering wheel; originally manufactured with federal
safety standards for cycles
Automobile
AUTO
automobile and low-speed vehicle
Motorcycle
CYCL
moped, motorcycle and special designed vehicle
Trailer
TRLR
camping trailer, recreational vehicle trailer, semi-trailer
Truck
TRUK
bus, SUV, motor home, road tractor, truck, truck tractor and vans
Vehicle Body Style Rules:
For the above vehicle types, the following body styles cannot be processed electronically:
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Autocycle
Autocycle
Restricted for
motorcycle dealers not
grandfathered from
selling autocycles.
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Auto
All auto body
styles
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Motorcycle
All Terrain
Dirt Bike
Military
Moto Cross
Mini Bike
Moto Cross
Dirt
Trail
Unknown
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Trailer
All trailer
body styles
WISCONSIN
MOTORCYCLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Truck
All truck
body styles
WISCONSIN
MOPED DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Autocycle
All autocycle
body styles
WISCONSIN
MOPED DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Auto
All auto body
styles
WISCONSIN
MOPED DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Motorcycle
All
motorcycle
body styles
except
moped and
scooter
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WISCONSIN
MOPED DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Trailer
All trailer
body styles
WISCONSIN
MOPED DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Truck
All truck
body styles
WISCONSIN
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Autocycle
Autocycle
WISCONSIN
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Auto
Military
Ambulance
Bus
Low Speed
Vehicle
Unknown
Standalone temporary
plates are allowed for
ambulances
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
WISCONSIN
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Motorcycle
All Terrain
Dirt Bike
Military
Moto Cross
Mini Bike
Moto Cross
Dirt
Trail
Unknown
WISCONSIN
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Trailer
Tent Camper
Travel Trailer
Fifth Wheel
Military
Park Model
Unknown
WISCONSIN
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Truck
Ambulance
Bus
School Bus
Glider
Grain
Military
Motor Home
Low Speed
Vehicle
Armored
Crane
Hopper
Tandem Tilt
Tandem
Unknown
Standalone temporary
plates are allowed for
ambulances and motor
homes.
Title/registration and
title only processing for
motor homes is
allowed for WI title
transfer only.
WISCONSIN
TRAILER DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Autocycle
Autocycle
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WISCONSIN
TRAILER DEALER
TRAILER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Auto
All auto body
styles
WISCONSIN
TRAILER DEALER
TRAILER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Motorcycle
All
motorcycle
body styles
WISCONSIN
TRAILER DEALER
TRAILER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Trailer
Tent Camper
Travel Trailer
Fifth Wheel
Military
Park Model
Unknown
WISCONSIN
TRAILER DEALER
TRAILER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Truck
All truck
body styles
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE
Autocycle
Autocycle
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE
Auto
Military
Ambulance
Bus
Low Speed
Vehicle
Unknown
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE
Motorcycle
All Terrain
Dirt Bike
Military
Moto Cross
Mini Bike
Moto Cross
Dirt
Trail
Unknown
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE
Trailer
Military
Park Model
Unknown
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE
Truck
Ambulance
Bus
School Bus
Glider
Grain
Military
Motor Home
Low Speed
Vehicle
Armored
Crane
Title only processing
for motor homes is
allowed for WI title
transfer only.
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Hopper
Tandem Tilt
Tandem
Unknown
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Autocycle
Restricted
body styles
based on the
type of WI
dealer the
independent
processing
agent is
processing
on behalf of
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Auto
Restricted
body styles
based on the
type of WI
dealer the
independent
processing
agent is
processing
on behalf of
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Motorcycle
Restricted
body styles
based on the
type of WI
dealer the
independent
processing
agent is
processing
on behalf of
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Trailer
Restricted
body styles
based on the
type of WI
dealer the
independent
processing
agent is
processing
on behalf of
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR WI DEALER SALES
Truck
Restricted
body styles
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AGENT
WISCONSIN
AUCTION DEALER
based on the
type of WI
dealer the
independent
processing
agent is
processing
on behalf of
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT, LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY,
MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN
DEALER, SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
Or
TEMPORARY PLATES
ONLY
Autocycle
Autocycle
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT, LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY,
MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN
DEALER, SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
INDEPENDENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
Or
TEMPORARY PLATES
ONLY
Auto
Military
Ambulance
Bus
Low Speed
Vehicle
Unknown
Standalone temporary
plates are allowed for
ambulances
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PROCESSING
AGENT
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT, LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY,
MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN
DEALER, SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
Or
TEMPORARY PLATES
ONLY
Motorcycle
All Terrain
Dirt Bike
Military
Moto Cross
Mini Bike
Moto Cross
Dirt
Trail
Unknown
Standalone temporary
plates are allowed for
ambulances
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
AGENT,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT, LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY,
MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN
DEALER, SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
Or
TEMPORARY PLATES
ONLY
Trailer
Military
Park Model
Unknown All
Terrain
Dirt Bike
Military
Moto Cross
Mini Bike
Moto Cross
Dirt
Trail
Unknown
Standalone temporary
plates are allowed for
ambulances
COUNTY CLERK,
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
(CHECK CASHING
AGENCY), FLEET
TITLE/REGISTRATION
FOR PRIVATE SALES
AND/OR NON-WI
DEALER SALES
Truck
Ambulance
Bus
School Bus
Glider
Grain
Standalone temporary
plates are allowed for
ambulances and motor
homes. Also,
title/registration
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AGENT,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT, LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY,
MUNICIPAL
AGENCY, NON-
WISCONSIN
DEALER, SECURED
PARTY/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION,
INDEPENDENT
PROCESSING
AGENT
Or
TEMPORARY PLATES
ONLY
Military
Motor Home
Low Speed
Vehicle
Armored
Crane
Hopper
Tandem Tilt
Tandem
Unknown
processing for motor
homes is allowed for
WI title transfer only.
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
VEHICLE TYPE
BODY STYLE
NOTES
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV)
DEALER
RV
TITLE/REGISTRATION
WI DEALER SALES
Autocycle
All truck
body styles
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV)
DEALER
RV
TITLE/REGISTRATION
WI DEALER SALES
Auto
All truck
body styles
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV)
DEALER
RV
TITLE/REGISTRATION
WI DEALER SALES
Motorcycle
All truck
body styles
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV)
DEALER
RV
TITLE/REGISTRATION
WI DEALER SALES
Trailer
Military
Park Model
Unknown
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV)
DEALER
RV
TITLE/REGISTRATION
WI DEALER SALES
Truck
All truck
body styles
6.5.10 Wisconsin DOT Vehicle Color Choices
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Color choices available from WisDOT will be displayed. If you do not see the exact color as described on
the vehicle ownership document, choose a color from the list that most accurately reflects the current
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color of the vehicle. Major color is required for most transactions (except lien release transactions and
license plate renewal transactions).
6.5.11 Motorcycle/Moped processing
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Processing:
• Only motorcycles/mopeds manufactured for highway use may be titled in Wisconsin.
Applications for dirt bikes or cycles manufactured for off-road use must be refused.
• If your transaction is not a Wisconsin dealer sale and the ownership document is an out-of-state
title or Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (new vehicle), the customer must indicate on the MV1
application that the cycle was manufactured for highway use and displays a permanently affixed
Federal Certification label.
• Odometer requirements for motorcycles are the same as for autos and light trucks. (Vehicles 20
or more model years old and all vehicles with a body style of moped regardless of age are
exempt from odometer disclosure.)
• The initial titling of a replica motorcycle must be mailed to WisDOT for manual processing.
License plates
:
• Motorcycle and moped plates have a two-year fixed expiration date of April 30
th
of even-
numbered years.
• See the fee chart
for the applicable plate fee. Your electronic processing system will
automatically prorate the registration fees due based on the entered date of operation.
• Due to the fixed expiration month of April, the plate has “APR” embossed on the plate.
• The year decals for cycle plates are the same as the corresponding auto and light truck year
decals.
• Motorcycle plates belong to the owner and may be transferred to a different cycle. (The same
plate transfer rules that apply to autos and light trucks apply to cycles.)
• Moped plates remain with the vehicle and are not transferable.
6.5.12 Recreational Vehicle Trailer processing
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Processing electronic title/registration transactions for recreational vehicle trailers (body styles Travel
Trailer, Tent Camper, 5
th
Wheel) are allowed. Vehicles with a body style of Park Model must be mailed to
WisDOT for manual processing.
See Plate Type/Reg Type definitions
for more information about Recreational Vehicle trailer (RVT)
plates.
Note: All Manufactured Homes, mobile homes 1976 and newer over 40 feet, and mobile homes 1975 and older
and over 45 feet are not titled by DMV, but rather Department of Safety and Professional Services
.
6.5.13 Heavy Vehicle Processing
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Processing electronic title/registration transactions for heavy vehicles are allowed for vehicles registered
≤ 54,000 lbs. (HFM, HTK, TOR plate types; vehicles can be registered > 54,000 lbs. for FTL, MTM, TRL).
Vehicles registered > 54,000 lbs. cannot be electronically processed and must be mailed to WisDOT for
manual processing as additional requirements may apply such as Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.
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Heavy vehicles may qualify for annual, quarterly or consecutive monthly registration. See
registration
period types list for qualifications.
See Plate Type/Reg Type definitions
for more information about heavy vehicle plates.
7 Transactions
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7.1 Transaction Statuses
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Completed Transaction
• The transaction has been completed/finalized
• Fees have been charged/collected
• Title/registration products have been issued
Pended Transaction
• Pend option only available during a title transfer transaction process.
o The transaction and applicable information has been recorded and is ready for
completion
o Fees have not been charged
o Products have not been issued by the WisDOT
Possible exceptions:
• Temporary Plate
• Temporary Registration Document
Reset Transaction
• A completed or pended transaction has been cleared/deleted
• All changes have been rolled back
7.2 Allowable Time for Processing and Submitting Applications
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• Within 7 business days following the sale or transfer, organizations are required to process and
complete or submit unprocessed title transaction documents to WisDOT.
• Organizations are required to upload, or mail completed title transaction documents to WisDOT
the business day following the date of completion.
Note: Business day is defined as any calendar day except Saturday, Sunday and the following business
holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
7.3 Submitting Completed Transactions
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Follow one of the two options below for completed transactions that are required to be uploaded or
mailed to DMV for imaging:
TRANSACTION TYPE
SEND COMPLETED DOCUMENTS TO WisDOT FOR IMAGING OR
ELECTRONICALLY UPLOAD
Transfer of Ownership
YES
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TRANSACTION TYPE
SEND COMPLETED DOCUMENTS TO WisDOT FOR IMAGING OR
ELECTRONICALLY UPLOAD
Title Only – IRP, Title Only – Out of State Resident with
a New Lien, Auction Title Only Transfer to a WI dealer
Title & Registration
MV1 and MV11
Repossession – MV2117
YES
Replacement Title/Replacement Title + Add Lien –
MV2119
YES
Auction Title Only Transfer to an insurance company –
MV2849
YES
Adding a Lien – MV1 (image number beginning with an
‘S’ or ‘T’)
No
Releasing a Lien (image number beginning with an ‘S’
or ‘T’)
No
License Plate Renewal (image number beginning with
an ‘R’)
No
Temporary Plate (image number beginning with an ‘S’
or ‘T’)
No
• Mail completed transaction documents to WisDOT
o Print the daily bundle report.
o On the signed applications listed above where Yes is indicated for imaging:
o Record the new title number on the application in the upper right corner using blue or
black ink (unless using a signed application where the completed title number already
displays). The new title number prints on the bundle report. Previous title numbers
should not be written on the application.
o If plates were issued, verify the plate number is written on the application in the upper
right corner using blue or black ink.
o Do not write within ¼” of the bar code. The bar code alerts our document scanner to a
new application. Writing in this area will result in your documents not being properly
entered in to WisDOT imaging system.
o Prepare the paperwork for mailing:
o Place bundle report on top.
o The application for the first title transaction on the bundle report should be placed
directly behind the report. (Only one application should be enclosed for each
transaction).
o Place the title or MSO/MCO behind the application. Tear off the Certificate of Vehicle
Registration or mailing label if still attached to the Wisconsin title.
o Place any other paperwork, such as a lien release or statement of intent, after the title.
o Repeat the above steps for the remaining transactions processed on that bundle report.
o Remove all staples and paper clips when mailing in work.
o Do not enclose notes to WisDOT in the bundle. Agents who discover an error should
contact the Agent Partnership Unit at (608) 266-3566 for assistance. Any incorrect
applications must still be included with that day’s work being sent to WisDOT.
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o Using the yellow mailing label, mail the bundle report and the appropriate paperwork by
the business day after the transaction is finalized/completed. Write the last title
number listed on the bundle report on the mailing label.
o To ensure that the report and applications are mailed in a timely manner, all
organizations must identify multiple users who are able to print the report and submit
the applications.
o Fees/Checks: Never include fees (checks/cash) with your bundle report. If you find that
fees charged by the system are incorrect, such as the wrong gross weight plates being
issued, contact the Agent Partnership Unit at (608) 266-3566.
• Electronically upload documents
o See the following supporting document upload procedure
on how to upload completed
transaction documents in eMV PARTNER
Note: If you process using a vendor system, the vendor system will have the
electronic document upload capability in the near future; in the meantime,
documents can be uploaded in eMV PARTNER
o If you have uploaded completed transaction documents in eMV PARTNER, do not mail
the documents to WisDOT with a yellow mailing label. Follow the above record
retention instructions.
o Preparing the completed/original/signed documents for uploading
Completed/original/signed applications listed above must contain:
• New title number in the upper right corner using blue or black ink,
unless using a signed application where the completed title number
already displays. Previous title numbers must not be written on the
application.
• If plates were issued, verify the plate number is written on the
application in the upper right corner using blue or black ink.
• Do not write within ¼” of the bar code, as this will disrupt the scanning
process and will result in your documents not being properly entered in
to WisDOT imaging system.
Agent Partnership Unit Contact: When a member of the Agent Partnership Unit contacts you for
missing documents, it is vital that you send the requested documents immediately.
Rules for Managing Documents/Record Retention:
Both the BVS701 Program Standards APPS
(for organizations that use a vendor system to process) and
BVS702 Program Standards eMV PARTNER (for organizations that use eMV PARTNER to process) include
information about document management/record retention. See section 3.5 – Record Retention in the
BVS701 or Section 2.7 – Record Retention in the BVS702.
An agent must maintain records of title transaction documents (original or electronic – see note below)
securely for five years.
• Note
o Wisconsin dealers must either store the original documents or maintain electronic
copies (original documents must be securely destroyed)
o Other title processing agents must maintain electronic copies
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Agent must maintain original records of stand-alone lien add and lien release transaction documents
securely for 60 days, at which point the original documents must be securely destroyed.
The record/document management requirement is necessary and important for auditing and correcting
records.
7.4 Mailing Tips
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• Include your agent name and return address to the outside of the envelope.
• Completed transaction applications and associated documents must be mailed to the WisDOT
the business day following completion to avoid delays in imaging.
• When your agency has more than one terminal ID at the same location, all the completed
applications and report(s) for the same transaction day may be mailed together in the same
envelope. Put each terminal’s application(s) in individual envelopes with a yellow mailing label
on the outside of the envelope. Place them together in one envelope with the last title number
from each terminal written on one yellow mailing label.
• Never enclose notes or send uncompleted work with your bundle report. You may return plates
in the bundle report envelope.
• Enter the following information on the Yellow Mailing Label
o Use a completed title number that you processed for that day and enter the following
Two-digit year
Three-digit Julian date
Four-digit Terminal ID (combination of letters and numbers)
• Letters and numbers such as S and 5, U and V, G and 6, and B and 8 are
hard to decipher, so please take extra care when writing these.
Breakdown of the title number/example of how to complete the yellow mailing label:
Example title number: 20234G123001-1
Breakdown:
Example of completing the yellow mailing label:
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To order yellow mailing labels, see the following instructions here
.
7.5 Errors and Resets (Deletes)
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If an error was made on a pended transaction, it can be reset until it is completed.
If an error was made on a completed transaction, it can be reset or deleted until 8:00 p.m. on the same
day it is completed or finalized.
• Include the completed MV2412 Title Number Accounting reset form generated upon resetting the
completed transaction in your bundle in place of the reset application.
Note:
• If a transaction that includes title/registration as well as a temporary plate needs to be reset:
• If both the title/registration transaction and temporary plate transaction are complete
o Two resets are required if both the title/registration and temporary plate need to be
reset
First reset the title/registration
Then reset the temporary plate
• If the temporary plate is completed, but the title/registration transaction is pended
o First reset the temporary plate
o Then reset the title/registration
• When reprocessing the title/registration and temporary plate, a new temporary plate can be
requested
o If the temporary plate did not need to be reset, it is not needed to request another
temporary plate, since the originally issued temporary plate is still valid
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If you discover an error and cannot reset/delete the application contact the Agent Partnership Unit at
(608) 266-3566 immediately for assistance to correct the error.
7.6 Corrections
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If it was discovered that an error was made on the same day a transaction was completed, the
transaction can be reset and reprocessed prior to 8:00 p.m. of that same day.
Do not alter any application or title document with white-out, erasures or initialed strikethroughs.
If a correction is needed on a title document (e.g., seller signs in the purchaser area of a title by
mistake), an MV2489
Statement of Intent is required.
If a correction is needed on an application, when the transaction can be reprocessed, a new application
should generate with the corrected input information.
If changes were made to an application (e.g., changing the lien holder), the applicant(s) will need to
sign an updated application. The change cannot be added after the purchaser has signed the
application.
A vehicle with a Rescinded sale or Mixed document situation should be addressed immediately and not
when selling a vehicle.
If an error is discovered after the allowable reset time, submit form
MV1047 Third Party Request for
Title or Registration Correction along with any other required documents or payments to WisDOT.
8 Forms
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Most of the forms required to complete electronic title and/or registration processing can be found on
the WisDOT website
.
Forms generated by WisDOT through your system will be PDF files. You will need the Adobe Reader (free
of charge) to view PDF files. For more information about Adobe Reader, visit WisDOT’s
software
information page.
Forms generated by Business Type/Processing Type/Transaction Type:
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
TRANSACTION TYPE
FORM(S) GENERATED
County Clerk
Currency Exchange
(Check Cashing Agency)
Fleet Agent
Independent Processing
Agent
Law Enforcement Agency
Municipal Agency
Non-WI Dealer
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Trailer Title
Registration WI Dealer
Sales
Title/Registration –
New Vehicle Title or
Out of State Vehicle
Title or WI Title
MV1 – WI
Title/License Plate
Application
BVS750 – Temporary
Registration
Document (if
applicable; generates
for a newly issued,
temporary plate, and
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Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Trailer Dealer
when a plate is
transferred)
Temporary Plate (if
applicable)
MV2627 – MV1/MV11
Add Driver(s)
Addendum (if drivers
added)
MV2790 – Trustee
Statement (if trust
customer added)
Independent Processing
Agent
Motor Vehicle
(MV)/Motorcycle-Moped
(MC)/Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Dealer
Title Registration WI
Dealer Sales
RV Title Registration
WI Dealer Sales
Title/Registration or
Title Only (IRP and Out
of State Resident with
Lien) – New Vehicle
Title or Out of State
Vehicle Title or WI
Title
MV11 – WI
Title/License Plate
Application
BVS750 – Temporary
Registration (if
applicable; generates
for a newly issued,
temporary plate, and
when a plate is
transferred)
Document
BVS751 – Restricted
Temporary
Registration
Document (if
applicable (when
customer has
incidents); generates
for a newly issued,
temporary plate, and
when a plate is
transferred)
Temporary Plate (if
applicable)
MV2627 – MV1/MV11
Add Driver(s)
Addendum (if drivers
added)
MV2790 – Trustee
Statement (if trust
customer added)
Before Vehicle Inquiry
print (if WI title held
by lien holder)
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
TRANSACTION TYPE
FORM(S) GENERATED
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County Clerk
Currency Exchange
(Check Cashing Agency)
Fleet Agent
Independent Processing
Agent
Law Enforcement Agency
Municipal Agency
Non-WI Dealer
Salvage Inspector
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Trailer Dealer
Motor Vehicle
(MV)/Motorcycle-Moped
(MC)/Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Dealer
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Trailer Title
Registration WI Dealer
Sales
Temporary Plates Only
Standalone Temporary
Plate
BVS750 – Temporary
Registration
Document
Temporary Plate
Independent Processing
Agent
Motor Vehicle
(MV)/Motorcycle-Moped
(MC)/Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Dealer
Title Registration WI
Dealer Sales
RV Title Registration
WI Dealer Sales
Standalone Temporary
Plate
BVS750 – Temporary
Registration
Document
BVS751 – Restricted
Temporary
Registration
Document (if
applicable - if
customer has
incidents)
Temporary Plate
Emissions Test Center
License Plate Renewal
Only
Standalone Temporary
Plate (for failed
emissions)
Certificate of Vehicle
Registration
Temporary Plate
Auto Parts Store
Auto Repair
Car Wash
County Clerk
Currency Exchange
(Check Cashing Agency)
Emissions Test Center
Fleet Agent
Gas Station
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Independent Processing
Agent
Kiosk
Law Enforcement Agency
License Plate Renewal
Only
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Trailer Title
Registration WI Dealer
Sales
License Plate Renewal
Certificate of Vehicle
Registration
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Municipal Agency
Other License Plate
Renewal Only Agent
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Trailer Dealer
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
TRANSACTION TYPE
FORM(S) GENERATED
Auction
Title
Title Only
MV1 – WI
Title/License Plate
Application
T055 WI Title
Auction
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Title
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Lien
Replacement Title or
Replacement Title +
Add Lien
MV2119 Replacement
Title Application
Before Vehicle Inquiry
print
MV2790 – Trustee
Statement (if existing
trust customer)
T055 WI Title (auction
only)
Auction
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Title
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Lien
Repossession
MV2117 –
Repossession
Application
Before Vehicle Inquiry
print
T055 WI Title (auction
only)
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Lien
Add Lien
MV1 – WI
Title/License Plate
Application
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Lien
Remove Lien
None
Auction
Motor Vehicle
(MV)/Motorcycle-Moped
(MC)/Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Dealer
Title
Title Registration WI
Dealer Sales
RV Title Registration
WI Dealer Sales
Junk a Vehicle
None
BUSINESS TYPE
PROCESSING TYPE
TRANSACTION TYPE
FORM(S) GENERATED
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Auction
County Clerk
Currency Exchange
(Check Cashing Agency)
Fleet Agent
Independent Processing
Agent
Law Enforcement Agency
Municipal Agency
Non-WI Dealer
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Trailer Dealer
Motor Vehicle
(MV)/Motorcycle-Moped
(MC)/Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Dealer
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
Lien
Title
Title Registration WI
Dealer Sales
RV Title Registration
WI Dealer Sales
Trailer Title
Registration WI Dealer
Sales
Reset a Transaction
MV2412 – Image/Title
Number Reset
Authorization
This form will only
generate when
resetting the following
transactions:
Title/Registration,
Title Only,
Replacement Title,
Replacement Title +
Add Lien,
Repossession
Auction
Auto Parts Store
Auto Repair
Car Wash
County Clerk
Currency Exchange
(Check Cashing Agency)
Emissions Test Center
Fleet Agent
Gas Station
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Independent Processing
Agent
Kiosk
Law Enforcement Agency
Municipal Agency
Non-WI Dealer
Other License Plate
Renewal Only Agent
Secured Party/Financial
Institution
Trailer Dealer
Motor Vehicle
(MV)/Motorcycle-Moped
(MC)/Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Dealer
Title/Registration for
Private Sales and/or
Non-WI Dealer Sales
License Plate Renewal
Only
Lien
Temporary Plates Only
Title
Title Registration WI
Dealer Sales
RV Title Registration
WI Dealer Sales
Trailer Title
Registration WI Dealer
Sales
Reset a Transaction
No document will
generate when
resetting the following
transactions:
Standalone license
plate renewal,
standalone temporary
plate, Junk a Vehicle,
Add Lien, Remove Lien
8.1 MV11 Form Vendors
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Dealerships that do not use the completed MV11 form that the WisDOT system generates, can order
blank forms from any of the WisDOT-approved form vendors
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8.2 Reprinting Forms
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The system will keep copies of the following WisDOT-generated forms available for reprint for the
following time periods:
FORM NAME
REPRINT DURATION
MV1 Wisconsin Title & License
Plate Application
90 calendar days
MV11 Wisconsin Title & License
Plate Application
90 calendar days
MV2119 Replacement Title
Application
90 calendar days
MV2117 Repossession Application
90 calendar days
MV2118 Duplicate or Replacement
License Plate Information and
Application
None
MV2790 Trustee Statement for
Certificate of Title
90 calendar days
Title
2 Weeks
Certificate of Vehicle Registration
4 Business Days
Temporary Registration Document
Up to the expiration date of the
plate (maximum 30 calendar days
or 90 calendar days)
Temporary Plate
Up to the expiration date of the
plate
MV2412 Image/Title Number Reset
Authorization
4 Calendar Days
MV2627 MV1/MV11 Driver(s)
Addendum
90 calendar days
9 Error/Informational/Warning messages received during processing
See the following chart
that lists message wording/message explanation.
10 Test Certification/Re-Certification
Some Business Types/Processing types require a passed certification test (passing rate of 80% or
greater) every three years to be able to electronically process in eMV PARTNER or a vendor system.
This training resource has all the necessary information to prepare for the certification test.
30 days prior to the 3-year certification expiration, users will receive a pop-up message when logging
into eMV PARTNER. Below is an example:
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