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 (if the vehicle will be driven, WisDOT says to title and register it within two business days after purchase), 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 (which WisDOT treats as optional), both signatures, and no notary step.

Notarization:Not required

Title deadline:2 business days

Sales tax:5%

Official form:MV1

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Wisconsin Requirements: If the vehicle will be operated, WisDOT says the buyer should title and register it within two business days after purchase (Wis. Stat. §341.04(1)(bm)2). 5% sales tax.

Seller Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Buyer Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Vehicle Details

Year *

Make *

Model *

VIN *

Color *

Mileage *

License Plate

Odometer reading is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Lien Holder (if applicable)

Sale Information

Sale Price ($) *

Payment Method *

Date of Sale *

County of Sale (if known)

Applicable Taxes Paid By

Condition & Warranty

Sold AS-IS (no warranty)

Warranty Details (if applicable)

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

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.

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.

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.

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: the buyer pays Wisconsin tax at registration (5% sales tax)

Tip: Enter what actually changed hands in this Wisconsin sale, and make sure both signed copies show the same figure.

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.

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. Fields are set up for Wisconsin — no notary section, WI sales tax at 5%, and 2-business-day title 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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Official Form

MV1

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

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