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Use this bill of sale when selling a atv in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
WisDOT DMV – Waukesha
Address
Visit https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv for the nearest Waukesha, WI office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$165.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.50%
Base Registration Fee
$85.00
Wisconsin state rate 5% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
Wisconsin does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Waukesha County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
The most common atv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party atv prices range from $2,000–$12,000. Atvs average 2.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Steering, Suspension.
Before completing a atv bill of sale in Wisconsin, verify these safety items:
ATV insurance is required for on-road use in states that allow it. Off-road coverage averages $100–$400/year. ATVs depreciate 30–40% in the first 3 years. Polaris and Can-Am models hold value best. Peak season for private atv sales is spring and early fall — before and after riding seasons, with an average of 25 days on market.
ATVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — title/registration requirements vary by state" for registration purposes. ATVs are classified by engine displacement (cc) rather than weight for most regulations. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to atvs.
Waukesha residents completing a atv 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 atv makes in Wisconsin include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.
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)
Waukesha is in Waukesha County. Title transfers are handled by the WisDOT DMV – Waukesha at Visit https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv for the nearest Waukesha, WI office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
The combined rate is 6.50%. Wisconsin state rate 5% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county).
No. Wisconsin does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $165.00. Base registration fee: $85.00. Sales tax at 6.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.