Appleton, Wisconsin
How to Fill Out a Appleton Bus Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a bus bill of sale in Appleton, Wisconsin (Form MV2928). Includes the exact WI DMV – Appleton Service Center location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$164.50
Sales Tax Rate
5.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Appleton Bus Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the WI DMV – Appleton Service Center.
- 2
Record Bus details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Wisconsin title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Wisconsin does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the WI DMV – Appleton Service Center
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 320 S Walnut St, Appleton, WI 54911. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. Phone: (608) 264-7447. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $164.50 and sales tax at 5.50%.
Appleton Title & Registration Office
Office
WI DMV – Appleton Service Center
Address
320 S Walnut St, Appleton, WI 54911
Phone
(608) 264-7447
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM
Special requirements in Outagamie County:
- Title transfer at a WI DMV service center within 30 days
- Wisconsin sales tax at title transfer
- Seller must sign the title assignment
- Odometer disclosure required for vehicles under 10 years old
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the WI DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Bus Bill of Sale in Appleton
- Where do I file a bus bill of sale in Appleton?
- File at the WI DMV – Appleton Service Center, located at 320 S Walnut St, Appleton, WI 54911. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. Phone: (608) 264-7447.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Appleton?
- The title transfer fee in Outagamie County is $164.50. Combined sales tax rate: 5.50%. Wisconsin state rate 5% + Outagamie County 0.5%
- Does Appleton, Wisconsin require notarization for a bus bill of sale?
- No. Wisconsin does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
- What form do I use for a bus bill of sale in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin uses Form MV2928 for bus title transfers. You can download it from the WI DMV – Appleton Service Center or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.