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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Documents Needed to Sell a Side by Side in Milwaukee

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private side by side sale in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. File at the WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center — title transfer fee: $164.50, sales tax: 5.60%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Side by Side title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Side by Side title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $164.50
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 5.60% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of Wisconsin insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Wisconsin

Wisconsin does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

Where to File in Milwaukee

Office

WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center

Address

3007 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53222

Phone

(608) 264-7447

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM

Fees for Side by Side Title Transfer in Milwaukee

Title Transfer Fee

$164.50

Sales Tax Rate

5.60%

Notarization

Not Required

Wisconsin state rate 5% + Milwaukee County 0.5% + Milwaukee stadium tax 0.1%

FAQ — Documents for Side by Side Sale in Milwaukee

What documents do I need to sell a side by side in Milwaukee?
To sell a side by side in Milwaukee you need: a signed Side by Side title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a side by side in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Yes. The WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Wisconsin-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the side by side title transfer fee in Milwaukee?
The title transfer fee in Milwaukee County is $164.50. Sales tax of 5.60% is also due at the time of registration. Wisconsin state rate 5% + Milwaukee County 0.5% + Milwaukee stadium tax 0.1%
Where do I file a side by side title transfer in Milwaukee?
File at the WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center, 3007 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. Phone: (608) 264-7447.

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