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WI Vehicle registration renewal

How to renew registration in Wisconsin

Renew the current registration in Wisconsin. Use the method below that matches how you want to renew.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC from official source .

County emissions: 7 guides.

Backup reminder

Get one email before your usual renewal month

Use the month your Wisconsin renewal usually comes due. PlateHarbor will send a backup email before that month.

  • State-specific renewal page already selected
  • No account required
  • Useful if the state notice never shows up

One reminder, once a year, before the month you choose.

Checklist

What to bring

  • renewal notice or Wisconsin plate and owner details
  • payment for registration renewal fees
  • emissions compliance if the vehicle is registered in a covered southeastern Wisconsin county

Methods

How to renew

Renew online

Open online renewal

Renew online through Wisconsin DMV's online registration renewal service.

Renew by mail

Open mail instructions

Renew by mail using the Wisconsin renewal notice instructions.

What to mail
  • renewal notice or Wisconsin plate and owner details
  • payment for registration renewal fees
  • renewal notice or Wisconsin plate and owner details

Where to send it: Send it to the mailing address shown on the state renewal notice or official instructions.

County emissions

Check your county

Open your county page before you renew.

County emissions guide Kenosha County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Milwaukee County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Ozaukee County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Racine County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Sheboygan County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Washington County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Waukesha County Open the county-specific emissions steps

Latest county emissions update for this state: Apr 23, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC.