A bill of sale for car Wisconsin sales is a written record that names the seller and the buyer, describes the vehicle and shows the price and the date. The Wisconsin DMV calls its own bill of sale a convenience and says it is not a required form.[1] Fill out our free form online or download the PDF. Forms for boats, firearms and other property are listed below.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Wisconsin law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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| Document Name | Wisconsin Vehicle Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | Wisconsin Car Bill of Sale, Wisconsin Automobile Bill of Sale |
| DMV | Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Bill of Sale Required? | No[1] |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 7 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 64 |
Different property calls for a different bill of sale form. Pick the one that matches what you are buying or selling: a vehicle, a boat, a firearm or general personal property. Each card below lists the form’s signature lines and links to a free PDF template. Our complete guide compares the types of bill of sale in more detail.
Wisconsin bill of sale for a motor vehicle records the transfer of a vehicle from the seller to the buyer. Our form has lines for the make, model, VIN and odometer reading, and for the price and the date.
| Alternative Name | Car Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Acknowledgment on page 4 |
| Download | PDF Template |
Wisconsin boat bill of sale is a receipt for the sale of a boat. Use it to record who sold the boat, who bought it and the price paid.
| Alternative Name | Vessel Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Recommended |
| Buyer’s Signature | Recommended |
| Notarization | Optional extra |
| Download | PDF Template |
Use a Wisconsin firearm bill of sale helps keep a record when a gun changes hands in Wisconsin. Many sellers list the gun’s make, model and caliber.
| Alternative Name | Gun Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Recommended |
| Buyer’s Signature | Recommended |
| Notarization | Optional extra |
| Download | PDF Template |
A Wisconsin general bill of sale fits most private sales, such as equipment, tools and appliances. It records the price, the date, the buyer and seller contacts and any warranty terms you agree on.
| Alternative Name | Generic Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Recommended |
| Buyer’s Signature | Recommended |
| Notarization | Optional extra |
| Download | PDF Template |
Our Wisconsin motor vehicle bill of sale has six numbered parts, a date line at the top and a notary acknowledgment on page 4. Fill in the blanks from top to bottom, then print the form to sign it. The steps below follow the form in order.
Step 1: DATE
Enter the date on the DATE line at the top of page 1.
Step 2: 1. Seller’s Information
Fill in the seller’s name, street address, city, state and zip code, telephone number and email address.
Step 3: 2. Buyer’s Information
Fill in the same lines for the buyer.
Step 4: 3. Motor Vehicle Description
Write the seller’s name and the buyer’s name in the two blanks. Then describe the vehicle: make, model, body type, year, odometer reading in miles, color and VIN.
Step 5: 4. Purchase Date, Purchase Price and Method
Enter the purchase date and the total price in U.S. dollars. Then check one way the price is paid:
Next, check how the buyer pays: cash, check (with the check number), cashier’s check or money order. Last, check whether taxes are included in the price.
Step 6: 5. Miscellaneous Provisions
Read this part before you sign. It says the seller owns the vehicle and that no liens are on it. It also says the vehicle is sold “as is” and that the bill of sale is the only agreement between the two sides. There is nothing to fill in.
Step 7: 6. Signatures
The seller, the buyer and a witness each sign their own line. Each also adds the date and a printed name.
Step 8: Acknowledgment
Page 4 holds a notary acknowledgment. If you use a notary, sign in front of them. The notary fills in the county, the date, the officer’s name, the name of the person who appeared, and the seal.
A bill of sale for car Wisconsin sales is not required by the state. The DMV says its own bill of sale is provided for your convenience and is not a required form.[1] You may also draft your own bill of sale, so a handwritten one works when it carries the details the DMV lists.[2]
A bill of sale you write yourself can include these items:[2]
The title is a separate paper. When you sell, you sign and date the title in the area for the selling owner or owners. You must also write in the odometer reading on the back of the title.[1]
The buyer should title and register the vehicle right away, within two business days after the purchase if it will be driven.[1] The seller must report a private sale to WisDOT within 30 days, giving the VIN, the buyer’s identity, the date of the sale and the sale price.[3]
In practice, many sellers also fill out a free motor vehicle bill of sale so both sides hold the same record. If you only have a bill of sale and no title, read our guide to getting a vehicle title with a bill of sale.
Form MV2928 is official bill of sale form used in Wisconsin to sell or buy a vehicle.
Form MV1 is used to apply for a title/license and includes the relevant instructions on how to complete the application.
Form MV2489 or Statement of Intent is designed to indicate any alterations on vehicle titles.
A motor vehicle POA is designed to appoint another person to act on your behalf when selling, titling, or registering vehicles.
Form 9400-623 is used by the original owner to add or remove an owner or to add a lien on a certificate of title.
These short answers cover what buyers and sellers ask most often about a Wisconsin bill of sale for a car. Where the Wisconsin DMV speaks to a question, the answer points to it in the Sources list below.
Wisconsin has no statute that requires a bill of sale to be notarized. The DMV’s list of what a bill of sale can include asks for the signatures of both buyer and seller.[2] Our template has an acknowledgment on page 4 for people who choose to have a notary complete it.
Yes. The DMV says you may draft your own bill of sale and lists what to include, from the VIN and odometer reading to both signatures, the selling price and the date sold.[2] Separately, you sign and date the title and write in the odometer reading on the back of it.[1]
Other Wisconsin Forms
General information, not legal or tax advice.
