342.01 Words and phrases defined. (1) Words and phrases defined in s. 340.01 are used in the same sense in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. (2) In this chapter: (ac) “Automated format,” with respect to any document, record, or other information, includes that document, record, or other information generated or maintained […]
342.02 Excepted liens and security interests. This chapter does not apply to or affect: (1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle. (2) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state. (3) A […]
342.03 Motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer leases. Notwithstanding s. 401.201 (2) (t) or ch. 409, a transaction involving a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer does not create a conditional sale or a security interest merely because it includes a provision that permits or requires the rental price to be adjusted under the agreement by reference […]
342.05 When certificate of title required. (1) The owner of a vehicle subject to registration in this state, whether or not such vehicle is operated on any highway of this state, shall make application for certificate of title for the vehicle under the following circumstances: (a) If the owner has newly acquired the vehicle, he […]
342.06 Application for certificate of title. (1) An application for a certificate of title shall be made to the department upon a form or in an automated format prescribed by it and shall be accompanied by the required fee and any applicable taxes. Information obtained by the department under this subsection shall be provided to […]
342.065 Title for salvage vehicle. (1) (a) A purchaser of a salvage vehicle that is not currently titled as a salvage vehicle shall, promptly after delivery to him or her of the salvage vehicle, apply for a salvage vehicle certificate of title by submitting to the department the properly assigned certificate of title under s. […]
342.07 Title for repaired salvage vehicle. (1) Application for registration of and a new certificate of title for a repaired salvage vehicle must be accompanied by all of the following: (a) The required fees. (b) A properly assigned salvage certificate of title or a properly assigned certificate of title by a dealer under s. 342.16 […]
342.08 Department to examine records. The department shall check the application for a certificate of title against records of stolen vehicles: (1) Before issuing a certificate of title for a vehicle last previously registered in another jurisdiction. (2) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of title showing a transfer of ownership of a […]
342.09 When department to issue certificate and to whom; maintenance of records. (1) (a) The department shall maintain a record of each application for certificate of title received by it and, when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity and that the applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title, shall issue […]
342.10 Contents of certificate of title. (1) Each certificate of title issued by the department shall contain: (a) The name and address of the owner. (b) The names of any secured parties in the order of priority as shown on the application or, if the application is based on another certificate of title, as shown […]
342.11 Grounds for refusing issuance of certificate of title. The department shall refuse issuance of a certificate of title if any required fee has not been paid or for any of the following reasons: (1) The department has reasonable grounds to believe that: (a) The person alleged to be the owner of the vehicle is […]
342.12 Withholding certificate of title; bond. (1) No certificate of title shall be issued by the department until the outstanding evidence of ownership is surrendered to the department. (2) If the department is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, the department, subject […]
342.13 Lost, stolen or mutilated certificates. (1) If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible, the owner or person in possession of the certificate, as shown by the records of the department, shall promptly make application for and may obtain a replacement upon furnishing information satisfactory to the department. […]
342.14 Fees. The department shall be paid the following fees: (1) For filing an application for the first certificate of title, $157, by the owner of the vehicle. (2) For the original notation and subsequent release of each security interest noted upon a certificate of title, a single fee of $10, by the applicant. (3) […]
