Wisconsin Vehicle Title Guide & FAQs

Signing Your Wisconsin Vehicle Title

Wisconsin title signing is straightforward, but accuracy is critical. Use blue or black ink only and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title. Any mistakes can void the title and require a duplicate before the vehicle can be sold.

What Will Void a Wisconsin Title

• Signing in the wrong section
• Signature that does not match the name on the title
• Cross-outs, erasing, or writing over mistakes
• White-out or correction fluid
• Rips, tears, or damaged titles
• Using pencil, marker, or non-ink pens

If any of these occur, the Wisconsin DMV will require a duplicate title before the vehicle can be sold.

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Where to Sign a Wisconsin Title

Flip the title over and sign on the back of the title where it is labeled “Signature(s) of Seller(s)”.

Print your name directly below where it reads “Print Seller Name”.

Do not sign anywhere else unless the Wisconsin DMV specifically instructs you to.

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Vehicles With Multiple Owners

If more than one owner appears on the Wisconsin title, the required signatures depend on how the names are listed:

• Owner 1 OR Owner 2 – Only one owner must sign
• Owner 1 AND/OR Owner 2 – Both owners must sign
• Owner 1 AND Owner 2 – Both owners must sign
• No conjunction listed – Both owners must sign

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Titles Showing a Lienholder

If a lienholder is listed on the Wisconsin title, the lien must be released before ownership can be transferred.

• Lien release noted directly on the title, or
• Official lien release document from the lender

Without a lien release, the Wisconsin DMV will not process the title transfer.

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Replacing a Lost or Damaged Wisconsin Title

If your Wisconsin title is lost, stolen, damaged, or voided, you must obtain a duplicate title before selling the vehicle.

• Duplicate titles are issued by the Wisconsin DMV
• All listed owners must sign the application
• Fees apply

Official instructions and forms are available from the Wisconsin DMV:

https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/dup-c-of-r.aspx

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After Selling Your Vehicle in Wisconsin

Once the sale is complete, remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle.

Wisconsin plates stay with the seller and may be transferred to another vehicle or returned according to DMV instructions.

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Do I Keep My License Plates?

Yes. Wisconsin requires sellers to remove their license plates before releasing the vehicle.

For additional titling and registration guidance, visit the official Wisconsin DMV website.

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