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Dealer and motor vehicle businesses

Car dealership
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) issues a variety of business licenses to the motor vehicle industry, including licenses for motor vehicle dealers, sales people manufacturers and wholesalers. Licenses ensure fair business competition and protect consumers.
- Business licenses
- Dealer forms
- Dealer license fees
- e-MV Agent - Electronic lien transactions for financial institutions
- e-MV11 - electronic titling and registration
- Information for vehicle auctions
- Motor vehicle salesperson manual
- Special motor vehicle industry plates
- Tips and tools for dealers
Automated Processing Partnership System (APPS) manuals and instructions available online
WisDOT now offers dealers and other agents the ability to access instructions and manuals online for the following vendors:
If you have questions:
- Email: dealers.dmv@dot.wi.gov
- Call: (608) 266-1425
- FAX: (608) 267-0323
- Write to the address below:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Dealer & Agent Section
4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 201
P.O. Box 7909
Madison, WI 53707-7909
DMV customer service centers accept cash or checks only. Credit
cards are accepted for online and phone transactions.
Questions about the content of this page:
Division of Motor Vehicles, Dealer Section,
dealers.dmv@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: May 4, 2011
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