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Use this bill of sale when selling a truck in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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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
Title Transfer Fee
$164.50
Sales Tax Rate
5.50%
Base Registration Fee
$85.00
Wisconsin state 5% + Brown County 0.5%
Wisconsin does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
Brown County Clerk
Phone
(920) 448-4016
The most common truck makes in private-party sales are Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Toyota, GMC. Average private-party truck prices range from $8,000–$55,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent truck models is 4 out of 5 stars. Trucks average 3.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Power Train, Fuel System, Steering.
Before completing a truck bill of sale in Wisconsin, verify these safety items:
Full-size trucks cost 10–20% more to insure than sedans. Lifted trucks or diesel modifications may increase premiums further. Trucks hold value better than cars — full-size pickups retain 60–70% of value after 5 years. Diesel models retain the most. Peak season for private truck sales is late spring through summer when construction and outdoor activity demand rises, with an average of 18 days on market.
Trucks are classified as "Light truck (under 8,500 lbs) or Medium truck (8,500–26,000 lbs)" for registration purposes. Trucks under 16,000 lbs GVWR follow passenger rules. Over 16,000 lbs GVWR triggers commercial vehicle requirements and federal odometer exemption. Federal odometer disclosure is required for trucks under 20 years old.
Green Bay residents completing a truck 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 truck makes in Wisconsin include Ford, Chevrolet, RAM.
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.
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)
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.
The combined rate is 5.50%. Wisconsin state 5% + Brown County 0.5%.
No. Wisconsin does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $164.50. Base registration fee: $85.00. Sales tax at 5.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.