PDF — Private sale Side by Side Bill of Sale Wisconsin

Wisconsin Side by Side transfer fees and requirements

In Wisconsin, the title transfer fee is $164.5 and registration costs $85 per year. Side by Side sales are subject to 5% sales tax plus 0.5% county tax in most counties. Wisconsin does not require notarization for private-party side by side transfers. Emission testing is required in Wisconsin — verify the side by side passes before completing the sale.

• Emissions testing required in southeast Wisconsin counties
• Title transfer at DMV within 60 days
• Wheel tax applies in some municipalities

Wisconsin sales tax on side by side purchases

Wisconsin has a 5% state sales tax rate. 5% state plus 0.5% county tax in most counties. Private-party side by side sales in Wisconsin are subject to sales tax. Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases. The title transfer fee is $165.

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.

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.