Wisconsin - How to Transfer a vehicle to a surviving spouse/domestic partner

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Procedure

1. Fill out the following forms:
   1. Form MV2300
   2. Form MV1.
2. Send the completed forms along with the Certificate of Title.
3. Pay the transfer fee by check payable to: Registration Fee Trust.

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Required Documents

Acceptable documents for proof of Wisconsin residency

• When applying for an original (first) Wisconsin driver license or identification card, you must provide proof of Wisconsin residency if you are 18 years of age or older.
• Documents presented as proof must be original (photocopies are not acceptable). Documents listing a post office box or commercial receiving agency as the mailing address are also not acceptable. The department will decline to accept any document presented if it does not provide conclusive proof of residency. Additional verification may be requested.
• The following documents are acceptable proof of Wisconsin residency when they include your name and current Wisconsin residence street address
  • Printed electronic copies are acceptable for the following items:
    • Pay check, stub or earning statement with your employer's name and address, issued within the last 90 days. Your employer's telephone number may be required for verification.
    • A utility bill for water, gas, electricity or landline telephone service issued within the last 90 days. Cable or similar bundles of services that include landline telephone service is included in this category.
    • Cell phone bills issued in the last 90 days.
    • An account statement from a bank/financial institution or brokerage house issued within the last 90 days. This includes savings, checking, money market and brokerage accounts.
  • The following documents cannot be electronic copies:
    • Deed/title, mortgage, rental/lease agreement for Wisconsin property (lease must include landlord's name and phone number).
    • Current valid homeowner's, renter's or motor vehicle insurance policy dated within one year of application.
    • Government-issued correspondence or product issued from a federal, state, county or city agency (original or certified copy issued within the last year). Not acceptable are the Quest and Forward card.
    • Valid Wisconsin hunting or fishing license.
    • Department of Corrections documentation: Letters from probation/parole agents on letterhead issued within the last 90 days.
    • Certified school record or transcript identifying the person by name and current address and issued within the last 90 days (and for most recent school period).
    • College enrollment documentation or Form 2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status with your current Wisconsin address.
    • A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university, college or technical college that contains the following:
      • Date of issuance.
      • Photo and address of student.
      • Expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance.
    • Employee photo identification card issued by current employer, containing your employer's name and address. Your employer's telephone number may be required for verification.

Acceptable documents for proof of name and date of birth

• Documents presented as proof must be original. Photocopies are not acceptable. The following are the acceptable documents for proof of name and date of birth:
  • Certified birth certificate from Wisconsin.
  • Certified birth certificate from another State or Territory of the United States, or a certificate of birth abroad issued by the U.S. Dept. of State (federal forms FS-545 or DS-1350). Canadian birth certificates are not accepted. In line with Puerto Rico's law, as of October 31, 2010, Wisconsin will not accept any Puerto Rican birth certificate certified before July 1, 2010. More information at www.pr.gov.
  • Current (non-expired) U.S. passport.
  • Valid foreign passport with federal I-551 or I-94, arrival and departure record.
  • Valid Wisconsin driver license/DOT issued ID card, with your photograph and signature.
  • Federal I-551 Alien Registration Receipt Card.
  • Federal I-94 Arrival-Departure Record (Parole or Refugees Version), a reception and placement program assurance form plus a letter from sponsoring agency and MV3002.
  • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570).
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561).
  • Federal temporary resident card or employment authorization card (I-688, I-688B or I-766).
  • Native American Identification Card issued in Wisconsin by a federally recognized tribe.
  • Court order with court seal related to the adoption or divorce of the individual or to a name or gender change that includes the person's current full legal name, date of birth and the person's prior name. This does not include an abstract of criminal or civil conviction.
  • Armed Forces of the U.S. ID Card; Common Access Card or DD Form 2.
  • TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card).

Acceptable documents for proof of identity

• The following are acceptable documents for proof of identity:(The document must identify you by name and bear your signature or a readily recognizable photograph of you.)
  • A valid (or expired less than eight years) WI or out-of-state driver license (not a Canadian driver license) with your photograph. Note: Temporary out-of-state driving receipts are acceptable.
  • Military discharge papers, including Federal DD-214.
  • U.S. Government and Military Dependent ID Card.
  • A valid WI or out-of-state ID card (not a Canadian ID card) with your photograph.
  • Certified copy of a Marriage Certificate or Judgment of Divorce.
  • Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration.
  • If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian can show a valid Wisconsin driver license or ID card and confirm your identity.
  • TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card).
  • A valid photo college ID card from any U.S. university, college or technical college. (must contain students name and photograph).

Acceptable documents for proof of citizenship or legal status in the United States (U.S.)

• Proof of U.S. citizenship, legal permanent resident status, legal conditional resident status or legal presence in the U.S. When applying for any other Wisconsin instruction permit, driver license or identification card, you must provide proof of legal presence if you are a:
  • U.S. Citizen without a valid Social Security Number on file.
  • Permanent or conditional resident.
  • Temporary non-immigrant visitor.
• The following documents are acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, legal permanent resident status, legal conditional resident status or legal presence in the U.S.:
  • U.S. state or local government-issued certificate of birth (certified copy - birth registration and hospital certificates are not acceptable). In line with Puerto Rico's law, as of October 31, 2010, Wisconsin will not accept any Puerto Rican birth certificate certified before July 1, 2010. More information at www.pr.gov.
  • Valid U.S. passport.
  • Valid foreign passport with appropriate immigration documents, which shall include or be accompanied by federal form I-94, arrival and departure record. NOTE: The appropriate immigration documents determine legal presence, not the passport itself.
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (federal form N-560 or N-561).
  • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (federal form N-550 or N-570).
  • Valid Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) federal form I-551, resident alien registration receipt card, issued since 1997. NOTE: Non-expiring I-551 documents iss

Eligibility

Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.

Instructions

• A surviving spouse or domestic partner can transfer ownership of up to five vehicles solely owned by a deceased spouse or domestic partner.
• The vehicle(s) may be titled in the name of the surviving spouse or domestic partner as owner, or they may sign as a surviving spouse or domestic partner to sell the vehicle.
• The transfer of ownership will not affect any prior liens upon the vehicle(s).
• When more than five vehicles that are less than 20 years old were solely owned by the deceased, the remaining vehicles must be disposed of through:
  • An administrator of the estate
  • An executor of the estate
  • A court order
• A copy of the death certificate is NOT required when the deceased owner was a Wisconsin resident and death occurred in Wisconsin. A death certificate may be required for residents of other states.
• An heir may transfer ownership of a vehicle when a decedent leaves solely owned property not exceeding $50,000 in value.
• If a vehicle is titled jointly to you and the deceased, or you have other questions about transferring ownership of a vehicle, please contact WisDOT.

Required Information

• Name of Surviving Spouse, Domestic Partner or Heir
• Street Address
• Name of Decedent
• Date of Death

Vehicle owner information

• Owner Legal Name - Last, First, Middle Initial OR Business Name, Birth Date, Owner Social Security Number or Driver License Number or FEIN
• Co-Owner (if any) - Name - Last, First, Middle Initial Birth Date, Co-Owner Social Security Number or Driver License Number or FEIN
• Street Address
• Owner daytime phone number (Area code)
• If vehicle leased, list lessee name, Lessee Social Security Number or Driver License Number or FEIN, Lessee Street Address, Lessee Daytime (Area Code) Telephone Number

Vehicle Information

• Vehicle Identification Number
• Year
• Make
• Type (car, van, bus, etc,)
• Color
• Fleet Number (Optional)
• Wisconsin License Plate to Transfer or Temporary Plate
• Plate type
• Date You First Drove This Vehicle in Wisconsin
• Vehicle is kept in County

Loan Information

• Secured Party Number(s)
• Name of Lending Agency(s) or Person(s)
• Street Address
• Telephone Number (Area code)

Need for the Document

If you want to transfer a vehicle to a surviving spouse/domestic partner you can change by following instruction and procedure.