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Create Green Bay, Wisconsin Side by Side Bill of Sale Online

Use this bill of sale when selling a side by side in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

Green Bay, WisconsinSide by SidePopulation rank #299

What to include

  • Buyer and seller names and addresses
  • Side by Side VIN and vehicle details
  • Sale price and date
  • Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Brown County

DMV / Title Office

WI DMV – Green Bay Service Center

Address

301 N Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301

Phone

(608) 264-7447

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$164.50

Sales Tax Rate

5.50%

Base Registration Fee

$85.00

Wisconsin state 5% + Brown County 0.5%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Wisconsin does not require notarization.

Green Bay Transfer Checklist

  • Title transfer at DMV within 30 days
  • Sales tax at title transfer
  • Seller must sign title assignment
  • Odometer disclosure required

County Information — Brown County

County Clerk / Recorder

Brown County Clerk

Phone

(920) 448-4016

Side by Side market data and safety information

The most common side by side makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party side by side prices range from $5,000–$30,000. Side by sides average 2.6 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used side by side

Before completing a side by side bill of sale in Wisconsin, verify these safety items:

  • Verify ROPS (cage) is intact and meets manufacturer specifications
  • Check all seat belts and door/net latching mechanisms
  • Inspect CV axles and boots — the highest-wear item on side-by-sides
  • Test power steering operation and differential lock engagement

Side by Side insurance and depreciation in Wisconsin

Insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more. Required for on-road use. Side-by-sides depreciate 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models (RZR, Maverick) depreciate faster than utility models (Ranger). Peak season for private side by side sales is spring for recreation, fall for hunting season, with an average of 25 days on market.

Side by Side registration and titling

Side by Sides are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal conversion" for registration purposes. Side-by-sides range from 1,000–2,000 lbs. Multi-seat crew models weigh more. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to side by sides.

Side by Side sales in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay residents completing a side by side bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Wisconsin state rules. The state sales tax rate is 5%, 5% state plus 0.5% county tax in most counties. The most popular side by side makes in Wisconsin include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.

Wisconsin bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,409 bill of sale documents for Wisconsin transactions, with 38 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

Frequently asked questions

What county is Green Bay in, and which office handles title transfers?

Green Bay is in Brown County. Title transfers are handled by the WI DMV – Green Bay Service Center at 301 N Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. Phone: (608) 264-7447.

What is the sales tax rate on a side by side sale in Green Bay?

The combined rate is 5.50%. Wisconsin state 5% + Brown County 0.5%.

Is notarization required for a side by side bill of sale in Green Bay?

No. Wisconsin does not require notarization.

What fees should I expect when transferring a side by side title in Green Bay?

Title transfer fee: $164.50. Base registration fee: $85.00. Sales tax at 5.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.