State guide
Wisconsin
Wisconsin separates several inspection types: repaired salvage vehicles are inspected by authorized salvage inspectors, while homemade or reconstructed vehicles are inspected through State Patrol procedures. Wisconsin also uses a law-enforcement VIN certification form when a bonded-title applicant cannot provide a clear VIN photo.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
Try a ZIP like 30303, “Travis County” or “Columbus, OH”
- When a VIN verification is required
- Wisconsin requires inspection for repaired salvage vehicles before registration, for homemade vehicles other than trailers before first Wisconsin title/registration, and may require a State Patrol inspection for reconstructed or hobbyist-type vehicles; bonded-title applicants use a law-enforcement VIN certification only if they do not have a clear VIN photo.
- Who can do it
- Repaired salvage vehicles are inspected by authorized salvage inspectors; homemade or reconstructed vehicles are inspected by a Wisconsin State Patrol officer; bonded-title VIN certification is completed by law enforcement when needed.
- Official form
- MV2673 Major Parts Statement; MV3623B Public Vehicle Identification Number Certification; MV4061 Motorcycle Inspection Certification for homemade motorcycles.
- Fee
- $80 inspection fee for repaired salvage vehicles; no inspection fee for homemade or reconstructed vehicles.
Official resources in Wisconsin
Salvage title inspection
State Patrol page explaining that repaired salvage vehicles must be inspected by a certified salvage title inspector.
Salvage Vehicle Inspecting Agency List
Official list of agencies and posts that schedule repaired salvage inspections.
Homemade vehicles
Official DMV page explaining first-time homemade vehicle inspection requirements and next steps.
Key facts for Wisconsin
- Repaired salvage vehicles may be inspected only by authorized inspectors and only with a scheduled appointment.
- MV11 says homemade or reconstructed vehicles are inspected by a Wisconsin State Patrol officer and have no inspection fee.
- MV11 says repaired salvage vehicles use form T311 for inspecting agencies and the inspection fee is $80.
- Wisconsin says homemade vehicles, other than trailers, require a safety equipment inspection before first Wisconsin title and registration.
- A homemade trailer does not need inspection before title and registration.
- For bonded titles, MV2082 says law enforcement completes the VIN certification form only if the applicant lacks a clear VIN photo.
Official VIN inspection locations in Wisconsin
| Location | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeForest Post | DeForest | Not published* | State Patrol location scheduling repaired salvage vehicle inspections for Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Rock and Sauk counties. |
| Eau Claire Post | Eau Claire | Not published* | State Patrol location scheduling repaired salvage vehicle inspections for Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix and Trempealeau counties. |
| Fond du Lac Post | Fond du Lac | Not published* | State Patrol location scheduling repaired salvage vehicle inspections for Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan and Winnebago counties. |
| Spooner Post | Spooner | Not published* | State Patrol location scheduling repaired salvage vehicle inspections for Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn counties. |
| Tomah Post | Tomah | Not published* | State Patrol location scheduling repaired salvage vehicle inspections for Crawford, Grant, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland and Vernon counties. |
| Wausau Post | Wausau | Not published* | State Patrol location scheduling repaired salvage vehicle inspections for Adams, Florence, Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waushara, Waupaca and Wood counties. |
| Medford Police Department Taylor | Medford | (715) 748-1447 | Official city inspection program page lists repaired salvage inspections at $80.00 and says homemade, hobbyist reconstructed, and reconstructed inspections have no inspection fee. |
| Wisconsin State Patrol homemade/reconstructed inspection program | Not published* | Not published* | DMV sends owners a letter advising who to contact for a homemade or reconstructed vehicle inspection. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- If your vehicle is repaired salvage, call the inspecting agency first; the official list says inspections are by appointment only.
- For homemade vehicles, submit the complete title packet first and wait for DMV's inspection instructions before trying to schedule an inspection.
- For a bonded title, include clear vehicle photos and a clear VIN photo to avoid needing an extra law-enforcement certification form.
Not seeing your location or county?
Not every location publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Wisconsin's population center, for comparison only):
- DVS Inspection Unit - Austin, Minnesota · about 197 miles
- DVS Inspection Unit - Faribault, Minnesota · about 215 miles
- DVS Inspection Unit - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota · about 231 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.Salvage title inspection
Website →Phone not shown: use the contact page on the official website above.Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Wisconsin page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.