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Question 1

In Wisconsin, what must a seller do to a license plate when selling a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Remove the plates — they stay with the seller, not the vehicle

Answer

In Wisconsin, license plates belong to the registered owner, not the vehicle; sellers remove their plates and may transfer them to another vehicle they own.

Question 2

What is required to register an assembled or home-built vehicle in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection and proof of ownership for all major components

Answer

Home-built vehicles must undergo a VIN inspection and the owner must document the origin and ownership of major components before registration.

Question 3

Wisconsin charges a 'wheel tax' in addition to standard registration fees. This tax is collected by:

Accepted Answer

Individual counties or municipalities that have enacted it

Answer

Wisconsin's wheel tax is an optional local fee that individual counties or cities may impose on top of state registration fees.

Question 4

What document must accompany a title application for a vehicle purchased from an out-of-state dealer in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO) or the out-of-state title

Answer

To title an out-of-state dealer purchase in Wisconsin, applicants must present the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (for new vehicles) or the previous state's title (for used vehicles).

Question 5

How does Wisconsin handle vehicle registration for active-duty military members stationed out of state?

Accepted Answer

They may maintain Wisconsin registration without penalty while stationed elsewhere

Answer

Active-duty military members may keep their Wisconsin vehicle registration valid while stationed in another state without being required to re-register locally.

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WI DMV WI DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling 3