Subsequent registrations may be renewed online.
The state does not set a deadline for how quickly the registration process must be initiated after purchasing a vehicle, stating only that it should be done “immediately.” (Those waiting on registration applications to be processed may use a temporary tag until the process has been completed.) Registration for most vehicles endures for one year, though some smaller vehicles, such as motorcycles and mopeds, may be registered for two-year periods. If the vehicle is purchased at a dealership, the dealer will traditionally handle these responsibilities on the buyer’s behalf, but for the transactions between private parties, the buyer must take affirmative steps to register. Wisconsin residents must register vehicles that they intend to use on Wisconsin roads. The state does not have an official form for this purpose but instead requires that the mileage be included in the designated space on the vehicle’s title. Odometer Disclosure Statement – Wisconsin requires that all sales of all vehicles newer than those of the model year 2011 contain a mileage disclosure.
