How do I sell it?

[WorkHardPlayHrd]

Hello everybody, I haven't been on here in a while. Things have been hectic. Part of mine and my spouse's divorce settlement is that I'm letting him keep my 2017 thundercat snowmobile, ( we had a matching pair brought brand new together and he wants to keep them together ) and I'm getting the 2014 wildcat 1000 with its trailer. I have an issue though. I never got the title for it. I'm the one who went and purchased it bill of sale and this was years ago and the guy never got me the title. And yes you could say that's my fault. It has literally no miles on it. I bought it with just under 200. I don't think it's at 300 yet. When I got it home my spouse went took it out into three feet of snow and warped the clutch. Secondary clutch was completely replaced by a day's powersports in Bloomer, Wisconsin. We never took on a trip which was the original intention. Just drove around the farm. Haven't had problems with it since we replaced the secondary clutch. But now I want to sell it and I don't know what my ability is to do that. Any advice would be great. Thank you.

 

[garageguy]

Hope your going to buy a new one and stay in the sport. Wish you well!!

 

[gary_in_neenah]

I did a simple search on-line and found the following. I hope this helps.​

Snowmobiles are not titled in Wisconsin. However, they do need to be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Registration is required if the snowmobile is kept in Wisconsin for more than 15 consecutive days, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
In Wisconsin, while a bill of sale isn't mandatory for selling a snowmobile, it's highly recommended for both the buyer and the seller. It serves as a crucial document to prove the transfer of ownership and can help prevent future disputes. The buyer needs the registration certificate from the seller, and must apply for transfer within 10 days, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov).

Here's a breakdown:

• Not Required, but Strongly Recommended:
  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (.gov) states that a bill of sale is not a required form for selling a snowmobile, but it is provided for convenience.
  Transfer Application:
  The buyer must apply for transfer of ownership within 10 days of the sale
  Snowmobile registration is different from a title.
  
  
  • The DNR handles snowmobile registration, not the Department of Transportation

It looks like you should be free to sell it as is.
Registration is only needed if you're going to ride it on public trails.​

 

[jr37]

I did a simple search on-line and found the following. I hope this helps.​

Snowmobiles are not titled in Wisconsin. However, they do need to be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Registration is required if the snowmobile is kept in Wisconsin for more than 15 consecutive days, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
In Wisconsin, while a bill of sale isn't mandatory for selling a snowmobile, it's highly recommended for both the buyer and the seller. It serves as a crucial document to prove the transfer of ownership and can help prevent future disputes. The buyer needs the registration certificate from the seller, and must apply for transfer within 10 days, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov).

Here's a breakdown:

• Not Required, but Strongly Recommended:
  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (.gov) states that a bill of sale is not a required form for selling a snowmobile, but it is provided for convenience.
  Transfer Application:
  The buyer must apply for transfer of ownership within 10 days of the sale
  Snowmobile registration is different from a title.
  
  • The DNR handles snowmobile registration, not the Department of Transportation

It looks like you should be free to sell it as is.
Registration is only needed if you're going to ride it on public trails.​

I think a '14 Wildcat is a UTV. Regardless, I would think it's handled the same way as a sled.

 

[gary_in_neenah]

I think a '14 Wildcat is a UTV. Regardless, I would think it's handled the same way as a sled.

Yup, you're correct. A side by side.

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A Wisconsin bill of sale for an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) or UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) is a document that records the transfer of ownership from seller to buyer. While not legally required for registration in Wisconsin, it's highly recommended to have one for proof of purchase. It should include details about the vehicle, parties involved, and the terms of the sale.

 

[WorkHardPlayHrd]

Thank you everyone for the help. I still have my 2011 CFR 800. I'm not leaving the sport. My 21 year old daughter who has a pink wrapped 800 Arctic Cat. Her and I will be chasing ribbon somewhere this winter when she's laid off from her union job. I had planned all the trips for years and know a lot of the trails and forest roads as well as most men. Good Luck catching us

 

[mezz]

Thank you everyone for the help. I still have my 2011 CFR 800. I'm not leaving the sport. My 21 year old daughter who has a pink wrapped 800 Arctic Cat. Her and I will be chasing ribbon somewhere this winter when she's laid off from her union job. I had planned all the trips for years and know a lot of the trails and forest roads as well as most men. Good Luck catching us

I am not certain about WI regulations on UTV, I can only say about MI where UTV's are in fact titled, sleds are only registered. It would seem to me that a UTV would be a "Titled" vehicle in any state.

 

[eao]

I know my brothers WIS SXS's display a plate, don't know if its title or just a registration ID. So there is some state documentation. State may be owed back taxes??
I think trailers are titled because when they (my bro) bought my trailer and then sold it, WIS wanted the Michigan title which MIch never issued for trailer less than specific length but could get for $$

 

[renegade]

As long as it is not reported stolen there will be no problem selling the sled without the registration card.

 

[renegade]

I know my brothers WIS SXS's display a plate, don't know if its title or just a registration ID. So there is some state documentation. State may be owed back taxes??
I think trailers are titled because when they (my bro) bought my trailer and then sold it, WIS wanted the Michigan title which MIch never issued for trailer less than specific length but could get for $$

Trailers are titled in wisconsin but they don't seem to care much about 2 or 4 place open trailers. I have never licensed or title any of those. Or the 2 place clam shell ones either.

 

[ddhanna]

Over 3000lb is when a trailer is supposed to be licensed in WI. My 4 place triton is 1100 empty so is legal w/o license up to 3 sleds which is what I usually haul.