Wisconsin Replacement Title
To order a Wisconsin replacement title, submit an application along with your driver’s license number, VIN, plate number, and damaged title, if you have it.
Written by Jason Tushinski
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
Table of Contents
- What you need
- How to apply
- How long does it take?
- When do you need a replacement title in Wisconsin?
- FAQ
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When replacing a lost or damaged title in
Wisconsin
, you’ll need to complete a replacement title application and submit it along with a $20 fee to Wisconsin’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Your certificate of title is a legal certificate demonstrating ownership of the vehicle listed on that title. If you sell your vehicle or move to a new state or jurisdiction, you’ll need to transfer that title to the new owner or jurisdiction—if it is lost or damaged, you’ll need to get a duplicate copy.
Ordering a replacement title certificate is simple, but the process differs slightly from state to state, so you’ll need to follow your state’s specific rules. That’s why we have put together everything you need to know about getting a Wisconsin replacement title.
What you’ll need to get a replacement title in Wisconsin
To apply for a replacement title in Wisconsin, you’ll need to gather the required documentation to submit along with your application.
Before you submit, make sure you have the following:
- Driver’s licenseor state ID card
- Your vehicle identification number (VIN)
- License plate number
- Your damaged, illegible, or mutilated title (if you have it)
If your
vehicle is financed
, the duplicate title will be sent to the lienholder—you will receive a Confirmation of Ownership Document, which has the same information as the title. Need to know: Confirmation of Ownership Document cannot be used to transfer ownership of a vehicle—only an official certificate of title can be used for this purpose.
How to apply for a replacement title in Wisconsin
You can submit an application for a replacement title in Wisconsin online, by mail, or in person.
To apply online: Fill out the replacement title application on the
Wisconsin DOT website
. You will need to include the following information with your online application:- The last four digits of your Social Security Number
- Date of birth
- A valid email address
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID card
- A valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
- You can also make an ACH payment through your checking or savings account
- $20 application fee + $5 processing fee
When applying online, you’ll receive your replacement title within 10 business days.
To apply by mail: Send a completed
Replacement Title Application Form (Form MV 2119)
and a check or money order with the $20 fee to:Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 7949
Madison, WI 53707
To apply in person:
- Go to a DMV service center that processes titles
- Fill out and complete theReplacement Title Application Form (Form MV 2119)
- Sign the form
- Bring your driver’s license or state ID
- If you do not have your driver’s license with you, the DMV will mail the duplicate title to the address they have on file for the vehicle
- Pay the $20 fee along with a $5 processing fee
- Payment accepted: cash, check, Visa, American Express, Discover, most debit cards
- You’ll receive your replacement title before leaving the DMV
How long does it take to receive a replacement title in Wisconsin?
If applying for a title online, you will receive your replacement title within 10 business days.
If applying in person, you should be able to leave the DMV the same day with your duplicate title.
If applying by mail, processing times will be longer.
If you need the replacement title faster, apply online or go to a DMV center in person.
When do you need a replacement title in Wisconsin?
If you are transferring ownership of the vehicle or moving to a different jurisdiction, you will need to transfer the title to the new jurisdiction or to the new owner of the vehicle.
Your vehicle’s certificate of title certifies your legal ownership of it. Your vehicle’s title has basic information on it, including the owner’s information and signature, address, and VIN, along with the make, model, and year of the vehicle.
You cannot transfer the title if it is considered:
- Mutilated
- Lost
- Damaged
- Illegible
- Stolen
In these cases, you will need to order a replacement title.
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FAQ
Can I order a replacement title by mail in Wisconsin?
You can order a replacement title via mail in Wisconsin. However, the processing time will be longer when ordering a duplicate this way.
If you are in a hurry, you can order your replacement title online, and receive it within 10 business days. Or, better yet, you can apply for your replacement title in person, and—so long as you have your driver’s license with you—you’ll walk out of the DMV that same day with a duplicate title.
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