Hey Wisconsin guys! Off topic qestions about vehicle registration

[goldnrod24]

My son is moving to Madison next month for a new job. His car is currently titled and registered in Michigan. He has a proof of insurance from State Farm in Michigan. He'll have a new SF policy from an agent in Wisconsin beginning June 3rd.

I ASSume he'll need Wisconsin plates, which as far as I can research is $75/year for passenger cars. Does he need to title the car in Wisconsin or can he keep his Michigan title?

I'm also guessing they'll require him to get a Wisconsin operator's license. Can't find that fee online.

So, if he produces a MI title, a MI operator's license and a MI proof of insurance at a visit to the WI DOT, will he be able to get all he needs to legally operate in Wisconsin?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jack M]

Randy ,have you checked here ?

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/index.htm

Here is for " New residents "

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles/new/index.htm

 

[goldnrod24]

Thanks, Jack. You must have the "new and improved" Google. My out-dated Google didn't display these links. My questions are answered.

I'm off to buy the upgraded Google. I wonder how much that's going to run me.....

;-)

 

[JeffS]

When coming from Michigan, it's much cheaper to insure in WI. Your son will have a big incentive to convert his residence, title and registration to Madison WI...insurance savings.

Here's an article worth reading...

http://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2015/04/27/michigan-expensive-car-insurance/26188975/

 

[goldnrod24]

Oh yes. We've already done the price shopping. We have State Farm and he's presently on my policy with all my discounts (my good driving, multi car, etc.). His 1998 Hooptie costs him $80/month in Michigan. In Wisconsin on his own policy..... $39/month!

His license plates are $135 in Michigan. Looks like they will be $75 in Wisconsin.