Wisconsin: notifying the DMV after you sell

Wisconsin's Seller Notification is only required when you sell to another individual. Plug is a business, so you don't need to file it when you sell to Plug.

At a glance

• Required? Not required when you sell to a business like Plug
• Deadline: None for you
• Form: None (Seller Notification is only for sales between individuals)
• Where to file: Nothing to file

What to do

1. Sign the title over to Plug and fill in the odometer statement on the title.
2. Remove your plates before pickup (see below).

Your license plates

• Cars, SUVs and light trucks under 8,001 lbs: remove your plates before pickup. They're yours.
• Heavier vehicles: the plates stay with the car.

Keep for your records

• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

Wisconsin DMV: Sell your vehicle

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Wisconsin DMV site for the latest requirements.