Title/License Plate Application
MV1

1/2024

Pursuant to Chapter 340, 341.08, 342.06, WI Statutes

How To Complete This Application

Go to Application
Wisconsin Department of Transportation

QUESTIONS: (608) 264-7447

You may be eligible to apply online, see: wisconsindmv.gov/emvpublic.
For a list of title and registration locations, visit: wisconsindmv.gov/partners.
To apply for a title and/or license plates for your vehicle, you must complete Sections A through F as they apply. Include the original Certificate
of Title (not a copy) for a used vehicle. Include the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for a new vehicle. To obtain a replacement title please use
form MV2119, Replacement Title Application. Note: The electronic record held by the department is the official vehicle title record 342.09(4)(b).

SECTION(Instructions continued on back of this page)

A Vehicle Owner Information

Owner/Co-owner: The names that will be on the new title.
“And” means all owners must sign the title to transfer ownership.
“Or” means only one owner must sign the title.
Opt Out: You may remove your name(s) from mailing lists
that contain 10 or more individual names by checking the box.
Businesses are not eligible for opt out.
Social Security Number and Driver License Number:If you are applying as an individual, you are required to provide
your Social Security Number (SSN), under s.342.06(1)(eg) Wis.
Stats. If you have a WI driver license, you may provide that
number instead of your SSN. Under the Social Security Act,
42 USCs. 405,(c)(2)(C) (i), the department and other state andfederal agencies may use the SSN for purposes authorized bylaw. FEIN: Federal Employer Identification Number is requiredfor corporations or other non-individual owners.

B Vehicle Information – Mandatory Display

To legally operate a car, light truck or autocycle you must display
license plates within two business days of purchase. Provide
either a license plate to transfer or a temporary plate number.
License Plate Transfers: You may transfer the following
plates from a vehicle you no longer use to another vehicleof the same type that belongs to you, your spouse, or yourdomestic partner (as defined by Ch. 770 Wis. Statues). Thereis no charge to transfer current license plates. Include arenewal fee if expiring in less than 30 days.

D

E FeesFarm Truck (up to 12,000 lbs.)
AutoCycleMunicipal
Motor Home Dual Purpose (up to 8,000 lbs.)

Auto (passenger vehicle) Driver EdTruck (up to 8,000 lbs.)
Motorcycle

Police/Taxi: A vehicle that has been used, or will be used, as apolice vehicle or taxi.
Flood Damaged: A vehicle damaged by water to the extent thatthe estimated or actual repair costs, whichever is greater, exceeds
70% of fair market value.
Hail Damaged: A vehicle less than 7 years old damaged solely
by hail to the extent that the estimated or actual cost, whicheveris greater, to repair the vehicle exceeds 70% of its fair market
value. Refer to Wisconsin Statutes 341.268 for definition ofhomemade, reconstructed, replica and/or street modified
vehicles.
Loan Information: If you borrowed money for this vehicle,
contact the lender for the correct information. Please showcomplete mailing address. Any title with a lien (loan) listed on orafter July 30, 2012, will be sent to the lien holder. Vehicle owners
will receive a Confirmation of Ownership and will receive theactual title when all liens are cleared.

Temporary Plate: If you do not have a plate to transfer, take yourapplication to a DMV Customer Service Center that processes
vehicle registration or an agent authorized by DMV to obtain ametal or temporary plate. An agent will charge a $3 temporary
plate fee, give you a temporary plate valid for 90 days and may
also charge a service fee. For locations please see:wisconsindmv.gov/centers or wisconsindmv.gov/partners
Salvage• Vehicle less than 7 years old which has been damaged by collisionor other occurrence to the extent that the cost of repairing thevehicle would exceed 70% of fair market value• A vehicle last titled in another state as a salvage vehicle.
Note: You cannot drive a salvage vehicle until it passes a salvage
inspection, except to travel to the inspection site.

Title Fee: Applying for a title only (without plates) does not allow
you to legally operate your vehicle on a Wisconsin roadway. To
legally operate your vehicle, you must also apply for Wisconsin
license plates.
State Sales Tax: Pay 5% sales tax unless one of the reasons
below applies. List the code number and information requested:
CODE REASON
1. Motor vehicle previously titled in Wisconsin and purchased fromspouse, parent, child, spouse’s parent, child’s spouse, stepparent
or stepchild. List appropriate one.
2. Purchaser is Common or Contract Carrier using the vehicle
exclusively as such. List Authority Number.
3. Lessor reporting gross receipts from rental or lease. List Seller’s
Permit or Use Tax Number.
4.

Purchaser is State of WI or other Federal or WI government unit
or agency.

5.

Tax paid to another state. List state and submit proof.

6.

Purchaser is not a resident of WI and will not use motor vehicle
in WI except to remove it from WI. List residence state.

7.
8.

Purchaser is a WI dealer for a vehicle purchased solely for resale
Religious, charitable, educational or other nonprofit organization.
List appropriate one and CES#.

9.

Miscellaneous. Specify in ‘if other, list reason’

LOCAL SALES TAX — Local sales tax includes county and municipal (city, town or village) taxes based on where the vehicle is kept. Multiply
the amount subject to tax by the combined tax rate (if any) for that county and municipality. For tax rate information, visit:https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Apps/strb.aspx
For all tax questions, call the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at (608) 266-2776.
License Plate Fee
Regular passenger vehicle plates are for automobiles,
vans with more space for seating people than carrying
property, and jeep-type or sport utility vehicles with aback seat.
Regular light truck plates are based on gross weight*
and are for pick-up trucks, vans with more space forcarrying property than seating people, and jeep-type or
sport utility vehicles without a back seat.
* Gross weight – see gross weight fee schedule
License plates for other types of vehicles and special
license plates are listed in Section F on back ofapplication.

Miscellaneous Fees
Wheel Tax: An annual wheel tax applies if you are purchasing or renewing
license plates for a passenger car, autocycle, or truck (excluding dual purpose
farm) registered at 8,000 lbs or less and the vehicle is kept in a municipality
and/or county that requires wheel tax. Please visit wisconsindmv.gov/wheeltax
for a list of wheel taxes.
Fuel Surcharge: An annual surcharge applies if you are purchasing license
plates for a passenger, car or truck (excluding dual purpose farm) registered at
8,000 lbs or less and the vehicle is electric ($175 annual surcharge) or hybrid($75 annual surcharge).
Counter Service Fee is required if you apply in person at a DMV Customer
Service Center.
Processing Fee: If application is solely to add a loan and the Secured Party is
not filing electronically, add $5 for DMV processing. Nonexempt Secured Parties
must pay an additional $20 surcharge that may not be charged to the customer.

F License Plate Type: See page 2 of application. If you are
not purchasing regular passenger vehicle or light truck plates: Determine the plate type you need.
 Write the plate type and fee in Section E.
 Complete all applicable information in Section F.
 Insurance must be on file with DMV for the following vehicle
types:
 Bus
 Rental For Hire Auto
 Driver Education
 Human Service Vehicle  For Hire Carrier

Owner Signature(s): Owner(s) shown in Section A must sign.
If an owner is under 18, also complete Section H on back.
Release of Non-Exempt Information: Under Wisconsin open
records law, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation must

GROSS WEIGHT FEE SCHEDULE

Gross Weight: Vehicle weight plus the weight of any load you plan
to carry. This schedule is not for autos, motorcycles, mopeds and
RV trailers.
See Section F for column to use in determining gross weight fee.

provide information from its records to requesters. If you do notwant your name and address included in requests we receive forten or more records, you may ask the department to withhold yourname and address from those lists. Form MV3592 – Request to
Withhold Name and Address is available at DMV Customer
Service Centers and at: wisconsindmv.gov/vehicleforms.
ADA: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation complies with
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Invisible disability notice to law enforcement form: wisconsindmv.
gov/inv-dis or at DMV Service Centers.

H Consent to Purchase: See page 2 of application. If an

owner is under 18, a legal custodian, parent or guardian mustcomplete this section.

Enter Gross Weight, Registration Period and fees in Section E.
Fees are annual, except that plates for * FARM TRUCKS 12,000 lbs.
gross weight or less which are good for two years and expire in
February of even numbered years.

Gross Weight
Not Over

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4,500

$ 100.00$ 118.00$ 44.00$ 26.00–$ 25.00$ 50.00–$ 43.00

5,000

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$ 48.50–

6,000

100.00118.00

54.50

36.50

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25.00

50.00

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43.00

8,000

106.00124.00

61.00

43.00

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26.50

53.00

55.00

44.50

10,000155.00173.00

78.00

60.00

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38.75

77.50

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56.75

12,000209.00227.00

95.50

77.50

*$ 45.00

52.25

104.50

67.50

70.25

14,000

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61.50

246.00––16,000283.00301.00127.50109.50

70.75

70.75

283.00

80.50

88.75

20,000356.00374.00160.00142.00

89.00

89.00

356.0093.50

107.0026,000475.00493.00208.50190.50118.75118.75475.00106.50136.7532,000609.00627.00263.00245.00152.25152.25609.00119.50170.2538,000772.00790.00327.50309.50193.00193.00772.00119.50211.0044,000921.00939.00389.00371.00230.25230.25921.00119.50248.2550,0001,063.00

1,081.00

443.50425.50265.75265.75

1,063.00

119.50283.7554,0001,135.00

1,153.00

474.00456.00283.75283.001,135.00

119.50301.7556,0001,209.00

1,227.00

505.00487.00302.25302.25

1,209.00

119.50320.2562,0001,367.00

1,385.00

569.50551.50341.75341.75

1,367.00

119.50359.7568,0001,543.00

1,561.00

640.50622.50385.75385.75

1,543.00

119.50403.7573,0001,755.00

1,773.00

727.50709.50438.75438.75

1,755.00

119.50456.7576,0002,081.00

2,099.00

856.50838.50520.25520.252,081.00

119.50538.2580,0002,560.00

2,578.00

1,050.00

1,032.00

640.00640.002,560.00

119.50658.00Quarterly Registration: Trucks, Tractors, Buses, Motor Homes,
and Trailers registered for more than 8,000 pounds gross weight
may register quarterly. Farm Trucks and vehicles registered at
special or reduced fees are not eligible, except those registered forhauling dairy or raw forest products. Calculate the fee as follows:
Annual fee divided by 4, multiplied by number of quarters, plus $5.

Consecutive Monthly Registration: Trucks, Trailers, or Truck
Tractors transporting certain commodities are eligible. Thisrequires a minimum of 3 consecutive months registration.

Registration Periods
PERIOD
HTK, TOR, BUS, TRL
1st Qtr.
January–March
2nd Qtr.
April–June
3rd Qtr.
July–September
4th Qtr.
October–December
AnnualJanuary–December

Enter the number of months of registration you want (minimumof 3 months) and the beginning month of registration, forexample: 3/February.

MOTOR HOME
April–June
July–September
October–December
January–March
April–March

Complete Consecutive Monthly Registration block in Section F.
Calculate fee as follows: Annual fee divided by 12, multiplied bynumber of months, plus $15.

Note: If manufactured housing unit, contact the Department of
Safety and Professional Services at: (608) 266-2112.

WISCONSIN TITLE & LICENSE
PLATE APPLICATION

MV1-1

1/2024

Title No.

DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. Complete form using BLUE or BLACK INK.

Section A – New Vehicle Owner Information

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Section B – Vehicle Information

Vehicle Identification Number (standard VIN has 17 characters)

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Birth Date

Lessee Social Security # or Driver License # or FEIN Number – Required

Lessee Street Address

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If this is a leased vehicle, list Lessee NameYear
 Flood Damaged  Hail Damaged
 Replica  Street Modified  Reconstructed

Co-Owner Social Security # or Driver License # or FEIN Number – Required

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Birth Date

Street Address (include P.O. Box if applicable) Homemade  Taxi

Wisconsin Driver License Number – RequiredOR

Co-Owner Name (if any) (Last, First, Middle Initial)
OR
AND(check one)

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Check any that apply (see instructions)
Title Only
Salvage
Police Opt Out regarding open records laws (see instructions)

Owner Legal Name (Last, First, Middle Initial OR Business Name)

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New License Plate No.

Amount Received – Document No.
Check
Cash
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Received – Date – Opened

Processor ID No.

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WI License Plate to Transfer or Temporary Plate

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Type (Car, Truck, Van, etc.)

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VillageOF:Section C – Non-Operation

The vehicle described on this application has not been operated upon public highways between dates indicated. From:

Section D – Loan Information – Use this section if you are adding a new lien.

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Plate Type

Town (check one)

 OF:
Through:

Use form MV2051 to list second lender, attach to MV1

Secured Party Number(s)Street Address (include P.O. Box if applicable)

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Date You First Drove This Vehicle in Wisconsin

Vehicle is kept in County

Name of Lending Agency(s) or Person(s)98Fleet No. (Optional)

Check box if plates transferred between spouses/domestic partners (Ch. 770).

 License plates cannot be transferred between other family members.

28Lessee Day time (Area Code) Telephone Number

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Section E – Fees
Title Fee – $164.50
Purchase Price$$(WARNING: It is a crime to understate the purchase price)

Less trade-in allowance $Amount subject to tax$
State Sales Tax(amount subject to tax x 0.05)
Local Sales Tax(see instructions)
Loan Filing Fee – $10(pay fee for each loan in Section D)
License Plate Fee – Required (check one)$85
 Passenger Vehicle
 Light Truck (private operation only):
4,500 pounds gross weight or less$100
6,000 pounds gross weight or less$100
8,000 pounds gross weight or less$106
 Other License Plate Types (see information at right)
Miscellaneous Fees (see instructions to determine if any apply)
Annual Electric or Hybrid Vehicle Surcharge
Wheel Tax
Motor Carrier Class Fee from Section F
Temporary Plate Fee – $3

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(only if no plate to transfer; and if applying at an authorized agent)Counter Service Fee – $5 (if you apply in person at WisDOT)
Processing Fee
ENTER FEE TOTAL$$$

Pay title fee if you are changing the owner(s) on the title, or titling thevehicle in Wisconsin for the first time. To obtain a replacement title
please use form MV2119, Replacement Title Application.
See instructions to determine which taxes apply.
If tax exempt, enter code
If tax exempt selected is: 1 Qualifying Family Member
Enter qualifying family member relationshipIf other, list reason
For other plate types see Section F on back of this page.
Enter plate typeand gross weight if applicableand registration period
Note: For Heavy Vehicles that qualify for Consecutive Monthly or
Quarterly registration, see back page of instructions for more
information.
MAIL the original vehicle title (not a copy), application and check to:

WI Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 7949
Madison WI 53707-7949
Make Check Payable To: Registration Fee Trust

PAGE 2 MUST ALSO BE COMPLETED

1/2024

MV1-2*No charge to transfer current license plates. (See Section “B” of Instructions)

Section F – License Plate Types

 VEHICLE will be used “For Hire”

Vehicle type and use determines the vehicle registration. Fees shown are annual unless otherwise indicated.
Automobile

Motorcycle

Recreation

Passenger Vehicle/Auto Fee = $85. Check if

 CYC*

Motorcycle of less than 1,500 lbs. two-year registration only.
Plates expire in April of even numbered years. Fee = $23

 MPD

Moped (a maximum speed of 30 mph, 50 cc or less if automatic transmission, 130 cc or less if
operative pedals) Two-year registration only - plates expire in April of even numbered years. Fee = $23

 MTM* RVT

Motor Home used as temporary or recreational dwelling. Fee = Column “H” of fee schedule.

 FRM*

Farm

Authority Number: AUT*
 TMP

Intransit/Temporary Operation 30/90 day plate to operate a vehicle except buses,
For Hire or IRP vehicles. Fee = $3.

 MOTORCYCLE/MOPEDRV TRAILER LENGTH:RV Trailer (walls rigid, collapsible or non-collapsible - for human habitation.)Show length at right. Fee = $15

MOTOR CARRIER CLASSFarm Truck used primarily for transporting my farm produce and supplies and NOT for traveling toand from a non-farm occupation (if 38,000 pounds or more, truck must be used EXCLUSIVELY fortransporting farm produce and supplies.) Fee = Column “E” of fee schedule.
Farm Truck Tractor used EXCLUSIVELY for transporting supplies, farm equipment and products.
Annual Fee = Column “J” of fee schedule.

 DPF* FTL
Truck  HTK
and/or  LTK*
Tractor DPV* DAIRY WOOD TOR
Trailer SEMI		 TRL

Dual Purpose Farm (Farm and non-farm activity) register at gross wt. when used for non-farm occupation.
Farm activity, maximum gross wt. is 12,000 lbs. Fee = Column “A” of fee schedule.
Farm Trailer used exclusively for farm purposes. Fee = Column “F” of fee schedule.
Truck operated at 8,000 lbs. or more privately or under authority.
Truck operated at 8,000 lbs. or less privately or under authority.
Dual Purpose Truck changes between a truck and motor home.
(Registered at gross wt. when used as a truck)}

Fee = Column “A” of fee schedule.
Check Consecutive Monthly
Registration block if applicable}

Fee = Column “C” of fee schedule if
truck-tractor, “D” if truck, “F” if trailer.
Vehicle transporting Raw Forest Products EXCLUSIVELY.
Must qualify by Wisconsin Statute
Truck Tractor normally used with semi-trailer. Fee = Column “B” of fee schedule, or if used as road tractor,
column “A” of fee schedule.
Motor vehicle transporting Dairy Products EXCLUSIVELY.

Semitrailer used with a Truck Tractor. Fee = $50. for non-expiring, not transferable plates
Trailer registration is optional for private operation 3,000 lbs. or less. Fee = $50.00.
If over 3,000 lbs., registration required. Fee = Column “G” of fee schedule. Trailer for rental or For Hire
must be registered. Check Consecutive Monthly Registration block if applicable}

WI Acct # BUS
Required
 BSB
 BBX
GOV  Official (Star)  Municipal (Tan)  State Owned (Red)Fee of $5 for new plate
Plates  Unmarked (choose one):  Auto  Light Truck: Weight
issued, $1 for plate transfer.
lbs.  Cycle
Special  HSV
Human Service Vehicle Fee = $85. Funded by WisDOT transportation assistanceUse  DEV*
Driver Education Vehicle Fee = $5. (5 year plate)
SPZ
Vehicle owned privately and used exclusively for one of the following. Fee = Column “F” of fee schedule.
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Bus

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SpecialPlates Seasonal hauling of carnival rides & equipment  Transporting grading, ditching, or excavating equipment

 SUX
 SPX

Special Mobile Equipment – refer to form MV2953 for more information.

 FLTCompany/Business must own 10 or more eligible vehicles and be enrolled in the eMV Fleet program toqualify for this plate

Vehicle owned, operated and used exclusively for one of the following. Fee = $5. (5 yr. plate) Motor Bus for charitable purposes  Motor Bus for parade participants  Other qualifying vehicles

A full listing of special plates and applications is available at wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates.

 OTHER
Autocycle  ACY

manufactured for highway use
and displays required Federal
Certification Label.
NOTE: If this box is not checked, theentire application will be returned.

Special Plate (Other) - Attach Application
Autocycle fee = $45.00

Include $5 permit fee if operating vehicle
ONLY in Wisconsin. No permit fee isrequired for semi-trailers.
Check one:
Private - No permit fees (1)Rental - Private (5)Rental - For Hire ... $5 (6)Rental - Private & For Hire ... $5 (7)Intrastate (operate inside Wisconsin
only) For Hire, PC or LC ... $5 (8)Interstate (operate outside Wisconsin)
For Hire (9)Interstate - Exempt For Hire (3)Interstate - Exempt/Intrastate For Hire (4)NOTE: All For Hire Carriers must show
Authority Number(s) (LC, MC, PC, RC)

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Authority Number(s):Apply for a US DOT Number:Phone: 1-800-832-5660
Internet: www.safer.fmcsa.dot.gov

 CONSECUTIVE MONTHLY REGISTRATION
Used exclusively for one of the following:• To transport concrete pipe or block andrelated materials; calcium chloride liquid;
recycled metal salvage materials; logs or
pulpwood; dirt, fill or aggregates; fresh
milk; perishable fresh fruits or vegetables
for canning, freezing, dehydrating or
storage prior to processing, including
return of waste; petroleum products; or asa weight transfer machine for purposes
associated with truck or tractor pullingcompetitions or events.
• To transport gravel, concrete or cement
and bituminous road construction
materials; or agricultural lime, feed, grain
or fertilizer.
• As a Motor Truck or Truck-Tractor
owned or leased by a retail lumberyard
used exclusively to transport building
construction materials from retaillumberyards to building construction sites.
• To tow stalled or disabled vehicles.

PASSENGER CAPACITYBus
School Bus

HSV

School Bus approved for registration:

Section G – MAILED APPLICATIONS ONLY – eNotify Electronic Renewal Notification wisconsindmv.gov/enotify X

Sign up to receive your renewal notices electronically! Instructions will be emailed to the aGdress below:(Signature)(Badge Number)

Section H – Consent to Purchase
UNDER 18YEARS OLDNOTARYPUBLICI certify that I have legal custody of the person named as owner andDate Signed
consent to the purchase by such person and registration of the vehicle
described in the applicant’s name.
CountyDate my commission expires
Date subscribed and sworn to before me(Date)

Signature (legal custodian, parent or guardian)X

Notary Signature

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Vehicle Owner Certification – If an owner is under 18 years old, complete Consent to Purchase (Section H) above.
I (we) certify that the information and statements on this application are true and correct. Commercial Carrier: I further certify that I have knowledge of applicable federal
and state motor carrier safety rules, regulations, standards, and orders, and declare that all operations will be conducted in compliance with such requirements.

X(Owner/Lessee Signature)(Date)X(Co-Owner/Lessee Signature)(Date)