Vehicle Registrations
The Bayfield County Sheriff's Office is available to register vehicles Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will need to bring the Certificate of Title that has been completed and signed by the seller along with a lien release for each lien listed on the title. You will also need to bring your Wisconsin driver's license or your Social Security Card. For more information about documentation requirements or fees, please call (715) 373-6300
Fees
- Certificate of Title: $69.50
- License plates: $75.00
- Light Truck (4500lbs): $75.00
- Light Truck (6000lbs): $84.00
- Light Truck (8000lbs): $106.00
There is also 5.5% sales tax on the purchase price.
Counter Fees
- Certificate of Titles: $16.00
- Renewals: $10.00
To legally operate your vehicle you must display a permanent or temporary plate within two business days of purchase.
To renew/reinstate your Wisconsin driver's license, or to renew your license plates, please use the Wisconsin DOT website. There is $1.00 charge for processing your renewal online.
Renew Online with Wisconsin DOT
Other Local Registration Locations
Rocky's Service, 43475 US Hwy 2, Cable. 715-798-3782
- Titles and replacement titles
- A,B,C Truck, Automobile, and Motorcycle registration
Ashland County Clerk's Office, Ashland County Courthouse
Ashland County Sheriff's Office
Ashland County DOT Service Center
Sawyer County DOT Service Center
Other forms
Looking for other vehicle or driver-related forms? Visit the Wisconsin DOT Website's form page to see the available options.



