Wisconsin Bill of Sale Forms

A Wisconsin Bill of Sale (BOS) is a document that verifies the legal transfer of ownership of personal property. The types of personal property that you can typically use a Bill of Sale for include:

• Vehicles
• Boats
• Firearms

It includes important details like the full names of the buyer and seller, the sale price, item description, and signatures.

While not always required by law, a Bill of Sale can help support title transfers, registration, and protect you from liability in private sales, especially for firearm sales.

Wisconsin Bill of Sale Sample

If you purchase a vehicle in Wisconsin, you must title and register it within 10 business days of the transaction. The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles handles this process. If you do not meet the deadline, it can result in late fees.

To complete vehicle registration, the following documents are required:

• Wisconsin Title Application (Form MV1)
• Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID
• Odometer disclosure statement
• Lien information, if applicable
• Proof of payment for title and registration fees
• Sales tax payment if purchased from a private party

In Wisconsin, registrations can be submitted online, in person at DMV service centers, or by mail.

All motorized boats and sailboats 12 feet or longer must be titled and registered with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) according to state law (§30.51(2)(a)). You must also register your new boat within 10 days of the transaction if you purchase one.

Required documentation for registration includes:

• Wisconsin Boat Bill of Sale
• Application for Boat Registration and Title (Form 9400-193)
• The previous certificate of title
• Payment of sales tax (unless exempt)
• Applicable registration and titling fees

Wisconsin does not allow any state government agency to require private gun owners to register their firearms.

However, when selling a gun in a private transaction, it is highly recommended to use a Firearm Bill of Sale to document the transfer and protect yourself from liability if the firearm is misused in the future.

Wisconsin residents who wish to carry a concealed weapon must have a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit and must be at least 21 years of age.