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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Wisconsin

A step-by-step guide to every field on a Wisconsin vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Wisconsin's MV1 is the title application itself — the bill of sale you fill out is the price record feeding it. Two Wisconsin-specific things to get right at the signing table: first, the seller must remove the plates (they stay with the seller in Wisconsin) and the buyer either transfers their own plates or gets new ones with the MV1; second, Wisconsin processes most private transfers ONLINE through its eMV Public system — the buyer can complete the title application from a laptop within the 30-day window, paying 5% state sales tax plus the county's 0.5% where it applies on your recorded price. Standard eight fields on the bill of sale, both signatures, no notary anywhere.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:2 days
Sales tax:5%
Official form:MV1
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Wisconsin
Wisconsin Requirements: Transfer title within 2 days. 5% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: Copy your name letter-for-letter from the vehicle's title or registration — a mismatch is the classic reason the Wisconsin DMV sends transfers back.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: The buyer's ID, this line, and the eventual registration should read identically — start the chain correctly.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Take the VIN from the car, compare it to the title, and only then write it down — VIN typos are the most common reason transfers fail.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
  • Note: buyer owes 5% Wisconsin sales tax on the sale price at registration
Tip: Enter what actually changed hands — the Wisconsin DMV computes the 5% sales tax from it and challenges figures the market contradicts.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Wisconsin doesn't route this document past a notary — sign it together if you can, and treat the signed copy as a record worth keeping.
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Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Sign in duplicate: one complete original per party. Photos and scans are backups, not substitutes.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Wisconsin bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Wisconsin requirements — notarization not required, WI sales tax at 5%, and 2-day transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Wisconsin

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Wisconsin vehicle transfer:

  • Form MV1 (Application for Title and Registration)
  • Form MV2928 (Instructions for Selling a Vehicle — contains a sample bill of sale)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between the bill of sale and Form MV1?
MV1 is the Application for Title/Registration the buyer files; the bill of sale documents the price and date behind it. Wisconsin's eMV Public online service walks the buyer through the MV1 electronically for most standard private sales.
Can the Wisconsin transfer really be done online?
For most routine private-party sales, yes — the buyer completes the title application through eMV Public (wisconsindot.gov), pays tax and fees electronically, and receives the title by mail. Complicated cases (liens, out-of-state titles) still go in person or by mail.
What tax applies to the price on the bill of sale?
5% Wisconsin state sales tax plus a 0.5% county tax in most counties — applied to the purchase price. The days of the old stadium taxes are gone; state + county is the whole picture now.
What happens with the plates in Wisconsin?
They belong to the seller — take them off at handover. The buyer transfers plates from a previous vehicle or orders new ones during the MV1 application; driving on the seller's plates is the mistake that generates tickets for the wrong person.

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