Wisconsin All-Terrain (ATV) and Utility
Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Registration Application
Department of Natural Resources
dnr.wi.gov
Form 9400‑376 (R. 1/24) Page 1 of 4
DNR Txn #
Notice
: This form is used to register an all‑terrain or utility terrain vehicle pursuant to s. 23.33, Wis. Stats. This application may be submitted online at gowild.wi.gov. Personal
information collected will be used for administrative purposes and may be provided to requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin Public Records law. ss. 19.31‑19.39, Wis. Stats.
Read the instructions before completing this application. Failure to provide required information may cause signicant delays in processing and may result in the denial of this
application. This application must be submitted within 10 days of purchase. Ch. NR 64.03(5), Wis. Adm. Code. Dealerships must submit application within 7 days of the sale. Ch. NR
64.06(1), Wis. Adm. Code
A copy of this form may only be used as a temporary operating receipt if the ATV/UTV was purchased from a Wisconsin authorized dealer and the dealer has signed in Section
C below. The temporary operating receipt must be carried at all times while operating the ATV/UTV until the registration documents are received and the decals are axed to the
ATV/UTV. ss. 23.33(2)(dm)1. and (2)(dg)1., Wis. Stats.
Does this vehicle have a straddled seat?
B. ATV / UTV Information
WI Registration Number (if applicable) – found on decals and registration certicate
Serial Number of Body/Frame
(verify number on ATV/UTV chassis – NOT the engine serial number)
Make
Model (It is not the same as the Make)
Width
Is this vehicle commercially designed and manufactured (not homemade)?
YES NO
Weight
in lbs
Nickname (descriptors that will help you identify your machine, i.e., color)
Number of TiresEngine Size (cc) or indicate if electric
Model Year (yyyy)
THE ATV/UTV MUST MEET ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW TO
QUALIFY FOR REGISTRATION. ALL SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE COMMERCIALLY
DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED, NOT HOMEMADE. ss. 23.33(1)(ng) and
340.01(2g), Wis. Stats.
“All‑terrain vehicle” means a motor driven device which was originally
manufactured with and has:
• a weight, without fluids, of 900 pounds or less
• a width of 50inches or less
• a seat designed to be straddled by the operator
• 3 or more tires
“Utility terrain vehicle” means a motor driven device that is designed to be used
primarily off highway and was originally manufactured with and has:
• a weight, without fluids, of 3,000 pounds or less
• 4 or more tires
• a steering wheel
• a tail light, a brake light and two headlights
• a width of 65 inches or less
• seat belts for each occupant
• roll bar or similar device designed to reduce the likelihood that an occupant
would be crushed as the result of a rollover
OR
•
a weight, without fluids, or 3,000 pounds or less
• a width of 65 inches or less
• a seat designed to be straddled by the operator
• 3 or more tires, and not an ATV as defined above
A golf cart, low‑speed vehicle, dune buggy, mini‑truck, homemade vehicle, tracked
vehicle, or a vehicle that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards may not be
registered as an all‑terrain or utility terrain vehicle. s.23.33(1)(ng), Wis. Stats.
C. Who Did You Obtain the ATV/UTV From?
Name
Dealer Federal Employer ID No. (FEIN)
Mailing Address
State Zip Code
Phone Number
( ) ‑
City
Signature of Dealer ONLY Date
Tape previous owner’s registration card here, if available.
DateSignature
Brake Light
YES NO
Steering Wheel
YES NO
Two Headlights
YES NO
Tail Light
YES NO
YES NO
D. Applicant Signature / Date
Batch Date (8 digits)
Batch Number
DNR USE ONLY
I certify the information and statements provided on this application are true, accurate, and complete. I understand that intentionally making a false statement may
be punished under s. 23.33(2h), Wis. Stats., by a maximum forfeiture penalty of $452.50.
Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy) Social Security Number or FEIN
A. Applicant Information
Applicant Name (Last or Business Name) (First) (M.I.)
WI DNR Customer Number or Driver’s License Number
Driver’s License State
Mailing Address
State Zip Code
Email Address
Phone Number
( ) ‑
U.S. Citizen?
YES NO
City
Wisconsin
State of Principal
Operation
Check to withhold my personal information from
disclosure on lists of 10 or more individuals that DNR
may provide to other persons s. 23.45, Wis. Stats.
AT/UT (####AA)
YES NO
Roll Bar or Similar Device
YES NO
Seat Belts for Each Occupant
A straddled seat is similar to riding a horse or
bicycle where one leg is on either side of the seat.
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New Public Wisconsin Registration – PUBLIC USE – $30.00 – ATV/UTV has not been previously registered in Wisconsin. Public registration allows you to
operate on areas open to the public, private property with the appropriate permission and the frozen surface of any lake or stream.
Change of Ownership if ATV/UTV Currently/Previously Registered in Wisconsin – TRANSFER – $5.00 – ATV/UTV registration decals are current.
• If decals are not on the machine, apply for Duplicate Decals below.
• If decals are expired, apply for Registration Renewal below.
Private Property Use Only – PRIVATE USE – $15.00
–
Non‑expiring and non‑transferable to new applicant. (Plus check $5.00 transfer fee box above if the
vehicle is currently registered in Wisconsin).
Check ONE of the following:
ATV/UTV used exclusively on land owned or leased by you or a member of your immediate family.
ATV/UTV used for an agricultural purpose
(related to the transportation of farm implements, equipment, supplies or products on a farm or between farms).
Registration Renewal – PUBLIC USE – $30.00 – ATV/UTV is registered in your name in Wisconsin or you are applying to transfer into your name AND the
ATV/UTV registration
is expired.
Municipal – $5.00 – County, city, village, schools or police (original/renewal).
Duplicate Registration Certificate Card – $5.00
Duplicate Decals – $5.00
Note: ATV/ UTVs are not titled in the State of Wisconsin. New, renewal, and transfer/ renewals include decals and certificate card.
F. Registration Fees (expires March 31st – valid for 2 years beginning January 1st – registration fees are not prorated)
Form 9400‑376 (R. 1/24)
Wisconsin County
E. Purchase and Sales Tax Information
Date of Purchase
Wisconsin ATV/UTV Registration Application
Total Sales Tax Due
(from Section E, line 7 above)
$
ATV/UTV Registration Fees
(from Section F above)
+ $
Late Fee $5.00 (for renewals received
after the expiration date only)
+ $
Cherish Wisconsin Donation
(optional, minimum $2.00 donation)
+ $
TOTAL DUE = $
Make check or money order payable to WDNR.
Mail application, payment, and supporting documents to:
DNR PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 78701
MILWAUKEE WI 53278‑0701
Applicable state, county and city sales tax must be paid unless a sales tax exemption
applies. State sales tax is 5%.
Additional county and/or city sales tax also applies if the ATV/UTV is
(1) received in a taxable county and/or city or
(2) stored or used in a taxable county and/or city, whichever occurs first
See sales tax rate chart (link #6) at revenue.wi.gov/SalesTaxRates.
See attached instructions for help with this form and calculating fees and taxes.
Trade‑in Description: Describe any property you traded in on the
purchase of this item. Include the serial number and/or registration
number.
7. Total Sales Tax Due ►
Add lines 4, 5 and 6 and enter the
total amount.
1. Purchase Price ►
Include the amount for vehicle and
accessories. Exclude trailer cost.
$
2. Trade‑in Amount ►
Enter the trade-in dollar amount here
and complete trade-in description below.
- $
3. Total Taxable Amount ►
Subtract line 2 from line 1 and enter
the amount. Enter 0 if tax exempt.
= $
4. State Sales Tax (5%) ►
Multiply line 3 by .05.
+ $
+ $
6. City of Milwaukee Sales Tax (2%) ►
Does city of Milwaukee tax apply?
Yes No
If city of Milwuakee sales tax applies,
multiply line 3 by .02 and check the
appropriate box above.
5. County Sales Tax ►
If county tax applies, multiply line 3 by the
county tax amount. See sales tax rate chart.
+ $
= $
Sales Tax Exemption. A purchase is not subject to the sales tax if any of the following
situations apply (see instructions for more information). If exempt from tax, check the box
for exemption reason below. Exemptions are subject to review.
The item was previously registered in Wisconsin AND purchased or received from a
parent, spouse, or child. (s. 77.54(7)(b)1., Wis. Stats.). Check one of the below:
P = Purchased from your parent, stepparent, father‑in‑law or mother‑in‑law;
S = Purchased from your spouse;
C = Purchased from your child, stepchild, daughter‑in‑law, or son‑in‑law.
Purchased by a retailer/lessor who will rent or sell the item. Must include the FEIN.
Purchased by the State of Wisconsin or government unit, agency or school.
Purchased in another state and tax was paid to the other state. Attach a copy of your
bill of sale or other verification of tax paid to another state.
Purchased by a nonresident at least 90 days before registrant became a Wisconsin
resident and brought and/or registered the item in this state.
Purchased by a religious, charitable, educational organization. Wisconsin organizations
must show the Department of Revenue exempt status number.
Other. Enter reason (i.e., gift or even trade)
The purchaser paid tax on this purchase to the seller identified in Section C on page 1.
Attach a copy of the bill of sale or other verification of tax paid.
Farming exemption (i.e., used 95% or more for agricultural purposes). Attach the
Department of Revenue exemption certificate (Form S-211) or a written state-
ment claiming exemption.
Questions on tax? Contact DOR at (608)266-2776
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FORM 9400-376 INSTRUCTIONS WISCONSIN ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE APPLICATION
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Purpose of Form. Use Form 9400‑376 if you are the new owner of an all‑terrain or utility terrain vehicle and you are applying for a registration certicate. You
may also submit this request online at gowild.wi.gov.
Fee. Registration fees and sales tax apply. All‑terrain or utility terrain vehicle registrations are valid for 2 years expiring on March 31
st
of the 2
nd
year.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions below to ensure that you provide all the required information. Failure to provide required information may cause signicant delays in
processing and may result in the denial of the application for registration.
SECTION A – Applicant Information
Provide your name, DNR customer number or driver’s license number, driver’s license state, mailing address, date of birth, citizenship information, Social
Security number or business Federal Employer Identication Number (FEIN), phone number and email address. The applicant identied in this section will be
considered the registrant by the department. All information related to the ATV/UTV and future correspondence from the department will be sent exclusively
to the registrant. Your Social Security number or Federal Employer Identication Number is required by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for tax purposes.
SECTION B – ATV/UTV Information
Enter all the information requested in this section in order to properly identify the ATV or UTV (all elds are required).
• Wisconsin Registration Number. The registration number can be found on the registration certicate. ATVs and UTVs previously registered in Wisconsin have
a registration number beginning with AT or UT followed by four numbers and two letters (e.g., AT 1234 AB, UT 6789 YZ).
• Serial Number. The serial number is a number assigned by the manufacturer and should be found on the ATV’s or UTV’s body or frame. This number is usually
14‑17 digits.
• Make & Model. The make and model name/number of the ATV or UTV cannot be the same.
• Model Year. Enter the model year of the ATV or UTV.
• Nickname. The nickname of the ATV or UTV is optional and helps dierentiate between vehicles within your registration records (i.e., red or John’s).
• Width. Enter the width of the ATV or UTV. Width is measured laterally between the outermost wheel rim on each side of the vehicle, exclusive of tires, mirrors,
and accessories that are not essential to the vehicle’s basic operation. Width cannot exceed 65 inches.
• Weight. The ATV’s or UTV’s weight without uids. Weight cannot exceed 3,000 pounds.
• Engine Size (cc) or indicate Electric. Measured in cubic centimeters (cc) or write in ‘electric’ if applicable.
• Number of Tires. Amount of tires the ATV or UTV travels on.
• Is this vehicle commercially designed and manufactured? Check yes if the ATV or UTV is a commercially designed and manufactured motor driven vehicle
designed to be used primarily o of a highway. Check no if the if the vehicle is a golf cart, low‑speed vehicle, dune buggy, mini‑truck, or tracked vehicle OR if it
is homemade/not commercially designed and manufactured. Most ATVs and UTVs are commercially designed and manufactured.
• Does this vehicle have a straddled seat? Check yes if the ATV or UTV has a seat that is designed to be straddled by the operator, similar to a horse saddle or a
bicycle seat where one leg is on either side of the seat. Check no if the ATV or UTV has a bench seat or bucket seats (similar to seats in a car).
• Steering Wheel? Check yes if the ATV or UTV has a wheel that is used to steer and direct the vehicle that it was commercially manufactured with. Check no if it does
not have a steering wheel or was not manufactured with one. A steering lever or joystick is not a steering wheel.
• Two Headlights? Check yes if the ATV or UTV has two headlights in the front of the vehicle that it was commercially manufactured with. Check no if it does not
have two headlights or was not manufactured with two headlights.
• Tail Light? Check yes if the ATV or UTV has a tail light in the rear of the vehicle that it was commercially manufactured with. Check no if it does not have a tail
light or it was not manufactured with one.
• Brake Light? Check yes if the ATV or UTV was commercially manufactured with a break light in the rear that illuminates when the brakes are being used by the
operator. Check no if it does not have a brake light or was not manufactured with one.
• Seat Belts for Each Occupant? Check yes if the ATV or UTV has a system of seat belts, or a similar system, for restraining each occupant of the vehicle in the
event of an accident that it was commercially manufactured with. Check no if it does not have seat belts or was not manufactured with them.
• Roll Bar or Similar Device? Check yes if the ATV or UTV has a system of structural members designed to reduce the likelihood that an occupant would be
crushed as the result of a rollover of the vehicle that it was commercially manufactured with. Check no if it does not have a roll bar or was not manufactured with
one.
SECTION C – Who Did You Obtain the ATV or UTV From?
Provide the complete name and address of the previous owner or dealer.
If purchased from a Wisconsin dealer, the dealer must sign and date this section for the application to be used as a temporary operating receipt, ss. 23.33(2)(dm)1.
and (2)(dg)1., Wis. Stats.
Pursuant to s. 23.33(1)(bd), Wis. Stats., “all‑terrain vehicle dealer” means “a person engaged in the sale of all‑terrain vehicles for a prot at wholesale or retail.” Pursuant
to s. 23.33(1)(ni), Wis. Stats., “utility terrain vehicle dealer” means “a person engaged in the sale of utility terrain vehicles for a prot at wholesale or retail.”
A copy of this form may only be used as a temporary operating receipt if the ATV/UTV was purchased from a Wisconsin authorized dealer and the dealer has signed
in Section C above. The temporary operating receipt must be carried at all times while operating the ATV/UTV until the registration documents are received and the
decals are axed to the ATV/UTV. ss. 23.33(2)(dm)1. and (2)(dg)1., Wis. Stats.
SECTION D – Applicant Signature/Date
Sign and date the form to acknowledge the information provided is correct.
SECTION E – Purchase and Sales Tax Information
Taxes are calculated based on the purchase price, county, city and trade‑in amount. To calculate tax, enter all elds requested in the electronic form or follow
calculation instructions in this section. A 5% state sales tax must be collected for all nonexempt private party or dealer sales; this includes sales to out‑of‑state
customers who will remove and register the ATV or UTV outside of Wisconsin. County and city sales taxes are applied based on where the ATV or UTV is received or
where it will be stored/used if received in a county and/or city that does not impose tax.
• Date of Purchase. Enter the date the ATV or UTV was purchased.
• Wisconsin County. Most Wisconsin counties impose a county sales tax. County and/or city sales tax applies if:
◦ the ATV or UTV was received in a taxable county and/or city of Milwaukee or
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◦ the ATV or UTV will be stored or used in a taxable county and/or city of Milwaukee, whichever occurs rst.
◦ Enter or select the appropriate Wisconsin county from the drop down box based on the bullet points above. For more information, see the sales tax
rate chart (link #6) at revenue.wi.gov/SalesTaxRates for which sales and use tax rates apply.
• Purchase Price. Enter the ATV or UTV purchase price including accessories but not excluding the trailer cost.
• Trade-in Amount. Enter the dollar amount for any trade‑in included in the purchase.
• Trade-in Description. Enter the description of the trade‑in including any serial number or registration number.
If you need help determining the sales tax rates that apply to a specic location in Wisconsin, see revenue.wi.gov/salestaxlookup.
Tax Exemptions. Wisconsin state law exempts certain types of transactions from the payment of state or local sales taxes, such as transactions between certain
family members, taxes already paid to the seller, or transactions that qualify for a farming exemption. If you qualify for a tax exemption, check the box indicating
the exemption reason. You may be asked to provide proof of exemption. Additional information on specic tax exemptions can be found below.
• If the item was previously registered in Wisconsin and purchased or received from parent, spouse, or child. Select the exemption and also check the box for the
relationship within the section. A purchase from a sibling or grandparent is not tax exempt.
• Retailer/lessor who will rent or sell the item, must include the FEIN (Federal Employer Identication Number).
• Tax paid to another state. Attach a copy of your bill of sale or other verication of tax paid to another state. Note: Sales tax paid to another state on the item
reported on this application may be claimed as a credit to reduce the Wisconsin tax due. If tax was paid in another state, subtract the state, county or similar tax
paid from the Wisconsin state, county and/or city tax due. Enter the remaining amount of Wisconsin tax payable.
• Other. Check the box if you are exempt and provide a description of the exemption reason in the space provided.
Questions on tax?
Contact the Department of Revenue at (608) 266‑2776 or visit their website at www.revenue.wi.gov.
SECTION F – Registration Fees
For ATVs and UTVs not previously registered in Wisconsin, check the box(es) next to the new registration type(s) you are applying for. Use the descriptions for
each type of registration to determine what you will need to operate legally. You may choose both Public and Private registration types. If you choose Private
registration, please additionally mark standard Private or Private Agricultural (but not both).
• Choose Public registration to operate on areas open to the public and private property with the appropriate permission.
• Choose Private Property use only if operating exclusively on land owned or leased by you or a member of your immediate family. Immediate family means
persons who are related as spouses, siblings, or as parent and child.
• Choose Private Agricultural if operation is related to the transportation of farm implements, equipment, supplies or products on a farm or between farms.
• Choose Municipal Registration if the ATV or UTV is owned and operated by a political subdivision of the state (e.g., county, city, village, school, or the police). If
the exterior of the ATV or UTV displays the name of the political subdivision in a visible manner, the ATV or UTV is exempt from registration.
A transfer fee applies for ATVs or UTVs previously registered in Wisconsin. Once the transfer fee is paid, you will receive a certicate card in your name. This card
must be carried at all times when the ATV or UTV is being operated.
If the registration is not current (expired), check the Registration Renewal box.
If the registration is current but the decals are not displayed on the machine, check the box to purchase Duplicate Decals.
Note that ATVs and UTVs are not titled in the State of Wisconsin.
SUBMISSION OF FORM
Make check or money order payable to WDNR. Mail this application, payment and supporting documents to:
DNR PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 78701
MILWAUKEE WI 53278‑0701
PROCESSING INFORMATION
Initial processing. Once the department receives your application, the department will review it for completeness. If the form is not complete and/or required
documents are not submitted, the department may deny your application.
Request for more information. The department may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your application.
Decision.
The department will review your application for all‑terrain or utility terrain vehicle registration and may approve, deny, or request more information.
The registration will be mailed to the address of the registrant.
DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS. The department may issue one or both or the following documents. These documents and materials will be sent to the address
provided in Section A of the application.
Certicate of registration.
The certicate of registration contains the registration number issued by the department. It is a small wallet‑sized card and must be
carried by the person operating the ATV/UTV and available for inspection.
Two registration decals.The registration decals are color coded to indicate the expiration year of the registration. The registration decals must be attached to
both sides of the ATV/UTV and should be forward of the operator and visible to law enforcement at all times.
AUTHORITIES
The registration information and fees are collected by the department under ch. 23.33, Wis. Stats.
