Motor Vehicle Registrations

1. Bring in the vehicle's title.  The title must be signed by the seller and buyer, the selling price filled in and the odometer statement completed (if vehicle is 10 years old or newer).  If the title lists a lien holder, a lien release or satisfaction of lien must be provided by the lien holder.
2. The Department of Motor Vehicles form MV1 must be completed.  This form can be obtained online or at the Rusk County Sheriff's Department.
3. The following fees must be collected: 

           Title transfer fee - $69.50

           5.5% sales tax on purchase price (if sales tax was already paid, buyer must show proof)

           License plate fee - Auto plate, $75; 4500 lb. truck plate, $75.00; 6000 lb. truck plate, $         $84.00, 8000 lb. truck plate, $106.00

           Temporary license plate fee - $3

           Loan Filing Fee - $4 (only if buyer has a lien on the vehicle)

           **Payment methods for above fees: Check or Money Order made payable to   R            Registration Fee Trust (we DO NOT accept cash)**

            Window/counter fee - $5

            **Payment methods for window/counter fee: Cash, Check or Money Order made p             payable to Rusk County Sheriff's Department**

Temporary license plates are only issued during regular office hours of

Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

For more vehicle registration information, you may contact the Sheriff' Department at 715-532-2189 or visit the Department of Transportation's website at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov.