Milwaukee, Wisconsin
How to Fill Out a Milwaukee Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a personal watercraft bill of sale in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Form MV2928). Includes the exact WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$164.50
Sales Tax Rate
5.60%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Milwaukee Personal Watercraft 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 – Milwaukee South Service Center.
- 2
Record Personal Watercraft 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 – Milwaukee South Service Center
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 3007 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. 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 5.60%.
Milwaukee Title & Registration Office
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
Special requirements in Milwaukee 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 — Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale in Milwaukee
- Where do I file a personal watercraft bill of sale in Milwaukee?
- File at the WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center, located at 3007 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. Phone: (608) 264-7447.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Milwaukee?
- The title transfer fee in Milwaukee County is $164.50. Combined sales tax rate: 5.60%. Wisconsin state rate 5% + Milwaukee County 0.5% + Milwaukee stadium tax 0.1%
- Does Milwaukee, Wisconsin require notarization for a personal watercraft bill of sale?
- No. Wisconsin does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
- What form do I use for a personal watercraft bill of sale in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin uses Form MV2928 for personal watercraft title transfers. You can download it from the WI DMV – Milwaukee South Service Center or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.