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    Wisconsin Boat Dealer

    Wisconsin dealers who acquire a new or used boat and hold it for resale are not required to send a certificate of title or application for certificate of title to the department [s. 30.541(1) Wis. Stats.] Wisconsin dealers must apply for a…

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    What you should know before you operate your boat

    You may operate your boat when you receive your certificate of registration and have current decals. Any temporary operating receipt you received at time of application is valid for only 60 days.

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    What you should know before you buy

    Before you buy Buyer's checklist [PDF] Owning a boat provides a great opportunity for you to explore the Wisconsin outdoors.

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    Boat registration and titling

    “Boat” or “vessel” means every description of watercraft (i.e. motorboat, sailboat, jet ski, pontoon, canoe, kayak etc.) used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, except a seaplane on the water and a fishing raft.

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    How to renew your ATV or UTV registration

    After you have registered your ATV or UTV for the first time, renewing your registration is a simple process, and can even be done completed online.

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    Nonresident ATV and UTV trail passes

    When bringing an ATV or UTV into Wisconsin from their home state, a nonresident can operate their ATV or UTV on designated ATV/UTV corridors and frozen waterways with either a nonresident ATV/UTV trail pass affixed to the ATV/UTV or a valid…

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    All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) registration

    The Wisconsin DNR provides registration services for ATVs and UTVs. Only those ATVs and UTVs that meet statutory definitions can be registered and used on public trails. There are many sizes of ATVs and UTVs available for purchase, but not all of…

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    How to renew your off-highway motorcycle (OHM) registration

    After you have registered your off-highway motorcycle for the first time, renewing your off-highway motorcycle registration is a simple process, and can even be done completely online.

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    Off-highway motorcycle registration and general information

    The Wisconsin DNR provides registration services for off-highway motorcycles. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation issues titles and/or registration (license plates) for highway use of motorcycles.

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    Registration for boats and off-highway recreational vehicles

    The Wisconsin DNR provides registration services for boats, all terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and off-highway motorcycles. The Wisconsin WI Department of Transportation issues titles and/or registration (license plates) for…

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