Wisconsin replacement title checklist
titlesolved.com/checklists/lost-title-in-your-name · checked 2026-10-31
Name: ________________________ VIN: ______________________________ Date started: __________
Mail to
By mail (MV2119):
WI Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 7949
Madison, WI 53707-7949Check before you mail
- Names on the application that do not match WisDOT's record.
- The required ID number left blank.
- Someone other than the owner on record signing or applying.
- Using MV2119 for a sale. A change of owner goes on the MV1.
Made by TitleSolved from WisDOT forms and pages and Wisconsin statutes, checked 2026-10-31. WisDOT decides every application; rules can change, so confirm with WisDOT before you mail. TitleSolved is not WisDOT, not a law firm and not legal advice. The free official forms are at wisconsindot.gov. Sources: WisDOT: Replace a lost title, plates or stickers; WisDOT: Form MV2119, Replacement Title Application; WisDOT: Title fees; WisDOT: Lien holder search.
About this checklist
If WisDOT's records already show you as the owner, this is a $20 job you can do yourself, online, by mail or in person. No bonded title and no paid help needed.
Check one thing first: a loan recorded on or after July 30, 2012 means only the lender can ask for the replacement.
Each line comes from WisDOT's own forms and pages or the Wisconsin statutes listed below. It does not choose options on a form for you, and WisDOT makes the final call on every application.
Related answers and guides
Full guide: Lost title already in your name
If the vehicle is titled to you, a lost or damaged Wisconsin title is replaced with form MV2119 or online for $20. No bond, no paid help needed.
Read this guide →How much is a replacement title in Wisconsin?
A Wisconsin replacement title is $20 on form MV2119, or $25 at a DMV counter. Only the owner of record, or a post-2012 lender, can apply.
Read this guide →What is Wisconsin form MV2119?
MV2119 is WisDOT's Replacement Title Application for a lost, stolen or damaged title. $20, signed by the owner of record, or the lender if one holds it.
Read this guide →How do you get your title after paying off a car loan in Wisconsin?
Usually automatic: the lender releases the lien and WisDOT mails your title. No fee; allow up to six weeks. Older or private loans need a mailed release.
Read this guide →What do you do with a torn or damaged title in Wisconsin?
Replace it on form MV2119 for $20. Wisconsin treats a torn, washed or unreadable title like a lost one, and only the owner on WisDOT's record can apply.
Read this guide →TitleSolved is a document-preparation and title-recovery assistance service operated by Nuvent66 LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company. It is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any DMV or government agency, including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). We do not guarantee that any agency will approve or issue a title. Information on this page is provided for general reference, was verified against official WisDOT sources on the date shown, and is not legal advice.