Your car title is proof that you own the vehicle in question. You will need your car title if you are getting ready to sell, donate, or transfer ownership to another party. If you recently paid off a car loan, you need to make sure your lender reports this through the correct channel, so you can get a new, clear title.You can navigate these title requests on your own if you like. We have provided guidance below to help. However, if you want to partner with CarTitles.com, we can do the work for you. Just click the link below to learn more.
Wisconsin has several forms you will need to complete, and additional information you need to have ready:
You will also need to pay several fees as part of your vehicle title recovery request:
The lien release is required when you pay off a car loan, so you can have the lender’s information removed from your title. Usually, the lender will notify the DMV electronically, though some may instead send you the signed paper title. They may also send you a separate lien release document, which you can then take to the DMV as part of the process to get a clear title. Always confirm via the online lien search that your old lien has been removed.
We Help with Car Titles
The car title recovery process can be tricky at times. From incomplete paperwork and missing fees to difficulty reaching out-of-business lenders for lien releases, there are several points along the way that may make you wish you had help. Fortunately, you can always contact CarTitles.com and let us pick up where you leave off. Let us do the heavy lifting while you focus on more important things. Click the link below to get started now.
New Wisconsin residents have 60 days to register their vehicles and transfer their titles. You can do this online through the Wisconsin DMV eMV Public system, or by mail or in person at a DMV center near you. Have your current title, a completed Application for Title (Form DMV-1-TR), and the $214.50 transfer fee.
You will need to apply for a duplicate title through the Wisconsin DMV eMV Public system, or by mail or in person at a DMV center. Wisconsin charges a $20 fee for this, and you will need your VIN, driver’s license number, and a completed Replacement Title Application (MV2119).
Complete the Replacement Title Application (MV2119) and take it to your local DMV. You can also mail it to the DMV or apply online through the Wisconsin DMV eMV Public system. You will need the VIN and the $20 fee.
Surviving spouses, domestic partners, and heirs can complete the transfer with the vehicle’s title, a completed Application for Title (Form DMV-1-TR), and a Statement of Transfer of Vehicles (MV2300). There is no fee for this if you are a qualifying family member. If the estate is in probate, the executor will sign the title as the seller and provide Letters of Appointment to the new owner. If you need assistance with this type of transfer, our team can help.
To replace a damaged car title, complete the Replacement Title Application (MV2119) and take it in person or mail it to your local DMV. You can also apply online through the Wisconsin DMV eMV Public system. You will need the VIN, your driver’s license, and the $20 fee.
Yes, we excel at helping customers like you work through the challenges that can sometimes come with vehicle title requests. Our team is ready to assist with anything from new and replacement car titles to tricky transfers from deceased owners and lien release requests. Contact us today to get started!
Typically, your lender will notify the DMV electronically, though some may instead send you the signed original paper title. If they notify the DMV electronically, then the DMV will mail you a new title once they have processed this information. Your lender may instead send a separate lien release document, which you can then take to the DMV as part of the process to get a clear title. Always confirm via the online lien search that the old lienholder information has been removed.
