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Wisconsin MV1 — Bill of Sale

Wisconsin Form MV1 is the Application for Title and Registration — the buyer's title form, not a bill of sale. Wisconsin does not require a bill of sale at all (WisDOT calls its bill of sale "provided for your convenience, not a required form"), though a sample lives in Form MV2928. A written bill of sale still documents the price and odometer.

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Wisconsin Requirements: Transfer title within 2 days. 5% sales tax.

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About MV1

Official name: Wisconsin Form MV1 — Application for Title/Registration

Issued by: Wisconsin Department of Transportation — Division of Motor Vehicles

Purpose: MV1 is Wisconsin's title/registration application. A bill of sale (optional) documents the sale price for the 5%+county tax and the odometer.

When required: If the vehicle will be operated, the buyer must title and register within two business days of purchase (Wis. Stat. §342.15). File via eMV Public online or at a DMV service center. Title fee $214.50.

Wisconsin Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale Required
Recommended
Notarization Required
No
Title Transfer Deadline
2 days
Sales Tax Rate
5%

Required Fields on MV1

To be accepted by the Wisconsin DMV, your bill of sale must include:

  • Seller name, address
  • Buyer name, address
  • Year, make, model
  • VIN
  • Odometer
  • Sale price
  • Date of sale
  • Both signatures

Official Source

Download the official MV1 directly from Wisconsin DMV, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Wisconsin bill of sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a bill of sale required in Wisconsin?
No. WisDOT states its bill of sale is "provided for your convenience, it is not a required form." MV1 is the title application (not a bill of sale). A written bill of sale is still useful to document the price and odometer; a sample is in Form MV2928.
What is Wisconsin's deadline and tax?
If you'll drive the vehicle, title and register within two business days of purchase (Wis. Stat. §342.15). Tax is 5% state plus a near-universal ~0.5% county tax (Milwaukee County 0.9%). The title fee is $214.50 (raised October 1, 2025).