Removing the lien from a title

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You will need to send in:

Your original Wisconsin title (form T055 or MV2269). A photocopy or fax is not acceptable and send one of the following:

A lien release card "Confirmation of Security Interest" (form T084 or MV2076), which the lending institution should send to you.
Or an original letter (copy or fax to customer is not acceptable) from your lender on their letterhead. The letter must
- describe the vehicle by make
- include the vehicle identification number
- contain a signature and position of the person signing, and
- include the release date.
Or the lender stamps your title “PAID.” The stamp must show the name of the financial institution with the signature, position of the person signing, and the release date.

If mailed in, there is no fee to remove a lien from a Wisconsin title. Send your Wisconsin title and lien release card or letter to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 7949
Madison, WI 53707-7949

Allow up to six weeks to receive a new title.

If you can't locate your title, you may apply for a replacement title at the same time you have the lien cleared. The replacement title costs $20. (Note: Unlike some other states, Wisconsin sends the original title to the vehicle owner. It is not sent to the lien holder or kept by DMV until the lien is paid).

You may bring the application and lien release to any DMV service center offering title and registration services for immediate processing. There is an additional $5 fee for processing at the customer service center.

If you have questions:

E-mail: bur-veh-services.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
Because WisDOT may have to research your question before replying, please allow 4 business days for an e-mail response. Please do not send a second e-mail.
Call: (608) 267-2103
Write to the address above

If you e-mail us about a specific vehicle, we will not be able to respond to your inquiry unless you provide us with the license plate number or the vehicle identification number.

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