A new; seller has to notify WI of the sale rule just went in to effect.
http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/seller-notify.aspx
Beginning January 1, 2016, a new law (342.41 Identity of buyer) goes into effect requiring a person who sells a motor vehicle to another person, including transferring a junk vehicle by bill of sale, to submit notification to the department that a sale has occurred. This law does not apply to dealer transactions or businesses; this requirement is ONLY for sales from one individual to another individual.
Within 30 days of a sale the seller needs to report to WisDOT the:
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle
Identity of the individual buyer
Sale price
Date of sale
Submitting seller notification online
To submit seller notification online you need:
To be an owner of the vehicle (must be an individual, not a business)
Your Wisconsin driver license or identification card number (or full name)
The last four digits of your social security number (or full SSN)
Your date of birth
The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle
Once completed, you will have the option to print, email, or save confirmation of your notification.
This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.
Begin seller notification
Mailed seller notification
If you are unable to successfully complete the seller notification online you will be prompted to complete Seller Notification form MV2870 and mail the notification to the department or submit the form at a DMV Service Center.
http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/seller-notify.aspx
Beginning January 1, 2016, a new law (342.41 Identity of buyer) goes into effect requiring a person who sells a motor vehicle to another person, including transferring a junk vehicle by bill of sale, to submit notification to the department that a sale has occurred. This law does not apply to dealer transactions or businesses; this requirement is ONLY for sales from one individual to another individual.
Within 30 days of a sale the seller needs to report to WisDOT the:
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle
Identity of the individual buyer
Sale price
Date of sale
Submitting seller notification online
To submit seller notification online you need:
To be an owner of the vehicle (must be an individual, not a business)
Your Wisconsin driver license or identification card number (or full name)
The last four digits of your social security number (or full SSN)
Your date of birth
The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle
Once completed, you will have the option to print, email, or save confirmation of your notification.
This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.
Begin seller notification
Mailed seller notification
If you are unable to successfully complete the seller notification online you will be prompted to complete Seller Notification form MV2870 and mail the notification to the department or submit the form at a DMV Service Center.