Wisconsin Bill of Sale
Create a free Wisconsin bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. In Wisconsin a vehicle bill of sale is NOT required to title or register a vehicle (the signed certificate of title plus the buyer's MV1 application transfer ownership) and does NOT need to be notarized; the state DOT offers an optional sample bill of sale within form MV2928 but treats it strictly as a convenience/record document. Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Wisconsin requirements
In Wisconsin a vehicle bill of sale is NOT required to title or register a vehicle (the signed certificate of title plus the buyer's MV1 application transfer ownership) and does NOT need to be notarized; the state DOT offers an optional sample bill of sale within form MV2928 but treats it strictly as a convenience/record document.
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⚠ In Wisconsin a vehicle bill of sale is NOT required to title or register a vehicle (the signed certificate of title plus the buyer's MV1 application transfer ownership) and does NOT need to be notarized; the state DOT offers an optional sample bill of sale within form MV2928 but treats it strictly as a convenience/record document.
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Wisconsin)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Wisconsin Bill of Sale Requirements
Wisconsin does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is not required for a Wisconsin vehicle bill of sale. Wisconsin publishes an official form (MV2928 — Instructions for Selling a Vehicle (includes a sample/optional bill of sale)).
- Wisconsin DOT states plainly that the bill of sale 'is provided for your convenience, it is not a required form' — ownership transfers via the signed certificate of title plus the buyer's MV1 Title & License Plate Application.
- No notarization is required for a Wisconsin vehicle bill of sale or title transfer; the transfer is completed by the seller's and buyer's signatures on the title, not by a notary (confirmed against the WisDOT 'Sell your vehicle' page and Wis. Stat. 342.41).
- The sample bill of sale appears inside form MV2928 ('Instructions for Selling a Vehicle'); DOT notes this sample alone is not a valid bill of sale for a titled motor vehicle but may be kept by both parties as a record. There is also MV2459 (Bill of Sale - Junked Vehicle) for junk-vehicle transfers.
- Caveat on the official form link: the MV2928 form is listed on the WisDOT forms page but the direct .doc URL currently returns HTTP 404; use the live 'Sell your vehicle' page (sellyourvehicle.aspx) as the primary reference.
- Odometer mileage must be disclosed on the certificate of title itself (required under federal law; DOT lists the practical trigger as model year 2011 or newer), not on a separate document.
- Under Wis. Stat. 342.41 the seller must notify WisDOT within 30 days of the sale (online at wisconsindmv.gov/sellernotify) for private individual-to-individual sales; this also covers transfers of junk vehicles by bill of sale.
Federal law (49 CFR Part 580) requires an odometer disclosure on transfer for vehicles less than 20 model years old (for transfers from Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2030 this means model year 2011 or newer; the WisDOT 'Sell your vehicle' page phrases the trigger as 'model year 2011 or newer'). Wisconsin requires this disclosure to be completed directly on the certificate of title (the WisDOT title includes an odometer mileage statement), not on a separate bill of sale. Exemptions follow federal rules (e.g., vehicles 20+ model years old and vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR). Source: Wisconsin DOT, "Sell your vehicle" / Form MV2928; Wis. Stat. 342.41 (30-day seller notification) · official form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Wisconsin?
No — Wisconsin does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Wisconsin bill of sale form?
Yes — MV2928 — Instructions for Selling a Vehicle (includes a sample/optional bill of sale). This generator produces a complete bill of sale you can use or attach.
Disclaimer
This Wisconsin bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.