Free Wisconsin Bill of Sale Template

A Wisconsin bill of sale is a legal document proving the transfer of ownership between a seller and buyer. It provides evidence of the transaction, protects both parties in case of disputes, and may be helpful for tax, titling, or registration purposes through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) or Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for boats.

A valid Wisconsin bill of sale should include:

• Buyer and seller names, addresses, and signatures
• Description of the property (make, model, year, VIN/HIN/serial number)
• Purchase price and date of sale
• Notarization, if desired

A Wisconsin bill of sale is required or recommended for the following:

• Vehicles: Not required for registration, but strongly recommended for tax and ownership records.
• Boats: Recommended unless exempt (e.g., small non-motorized boats). Must register within 10 days of purchase.
• Trailers: Required only if the trailer must be titled (e.g., over 3,000 lbs).
• Firearms: Recommended for private sales; Wisconsin law does not require registration but regulates certain buyers.
• Motorcycles: Not required by law, but it helps prove purchase price and ownership for titling and tax purposes.

Notarization rules in Wisconsin:

• Vehicles: Not required.
• Boats: Not required but may be requested for certain title transfers.
• Trailers: Not required unless needed for title verification.
• Firearms: Not required.
• Motorcycles: Not required but optional for added security.

Keep these requirements in mind for Wisconsin bill of sale transactions:

• Vehicle registration deadline: Buyers must register vehicles within two business days of purchase to legally operate your vehicle.
• Boat registration exemptions: Canoes, kayaks, and certain small non-motorized vessels are exempt.
• Trailer titling rules: All trailers require a title, but trailers under 3,000 lbs and not used for hire/rent are exempt from registration.
• Firearm purchase age: Buyers must be at least 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns.
• Liability insurance minimums: $25,000 bodily injury or death per person, $50,000 for the injury or death of more than one person, and $10,000 property damage.