Wisconsin Bill of Sale
Wisconsin does not require a bill of sale, but the Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommends one. Wisconsin does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will accept alongside MV2928 (instructions with sample bill of sale).
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Wisconsin bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Wisconsin's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Wisconsin Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Wisconsin Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Wisconsin Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Wisconsin Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Wisconsin Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Wisconsin Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Wisconsin RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Wisconsin ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Wisconsin Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Wisconsin Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Wisconsin Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Wisconsin Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Wisconsin Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Wisconsin Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Wisconsin Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Wisconsin Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Wisconsin Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Wisconsin Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Wisconsin General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Wisconsin Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Wisconsin: what to know
Wisconsin writes the selling price on the title and the Department of Revenue investigates suspiciously low prices; the DMV's MV2928 includes a bill of sale for convenience but says it is not a required form. Sellers complete the online seller notification after a private sale. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: MV2928 (instructions with sample bill of sale).
- Agency: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Wisconsin notary page.
Wisconsin at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- MV2928 (instructions with sample bill of sale)
- Where the buyer registers
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (wisconsindot.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Wisconsin writes the selling price on the title and the Department of Revenue investigates suspiciously low prices; the DMV's MV2928 includes a bill of sale for convenience but says it is not a required form. Sellers complete the online seller notification after a private sale. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Wisconsin require a bill of sale?+
Wisconsin does not require a bill of sale, but the Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommends one. Wisconsin writes the selling price on the title and the Department of Revenue investigates suspiciously low prices; the DMV's MV2928 includes a bill of sale for convenience but says it is not a required form. Sellers complete the online seller notification after a private sale. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Wisconsin?+
Wisconsin does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Wisconsin bill of sale form?+
Yes, MV2928 (instructions with sample bill of sale), published by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Wisconsin?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation within the state deadline.