Wisconsin

When moving from North Dakota to Wisconsin, you must register your vehicle within Immediately upon residency of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 60 days. Plan to visit the Wisconsin DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Wisconsin costs $85. Title transfer fee is $164.50 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 5%. Budget for these costs before your move.

Wisconsin requires emissions testing: 7 southeastern counties (Milwaukee metro). No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

Wisconsin requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/10 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current North Dakota minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet Wisconsin requirements before registering.

Wisconsin requires both front and rear plates (North Dakota requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new WI plates issued. You will need to surrender your North Dakota plates and obtain new Wisconsin plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Wisconsin DMV at https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/dmv/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.