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Should I change my state of residence before purchasing a new car?
Recently moved from Michigan to Wisconsin for work, and am about to buy a new car and trade my current one in. I currently am still officially a Michigan resident and have Michigan plates and registration on my car. Is it going to save me a lot of hassle if I change my official state residence before I purchase this new car? This is regarding getting new plates, new registration, new insurance, etc. Does it not really matter either way? Can I transfer my Michigan plates over to my new car bought in Wisconsin for the time being without much hassle?
Err, I just got out of school and moved for the first time out of state. I thought that applying for a driver's license and ID in my new state was technically declaring myself as a legal resident of the state? As in having a legally documented permanent address on record within the state. I may be confused about this, I don't know. But, disregarding that...should I change all of my plates and registration before purchasing the new vehicle? That was the original question anyway.
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- oklatomLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
No change. You became a resident of WI when you accepted work and got a house there.
First things first:
When you become a Wisconsin resident, you must obtain Wisconsin registration (license plates) for your vehicle. We cannot give credit for unused registration on your previous state’s license plate. For a detailed list of forms and other items you need to bring to receive a Wisconsin license plate, see Title and plates for new residents. For a complete list of DMV registration fees, see Vehicle registration fees.
Wisconsin driver license:
Drivers with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) must apply for a Wisconsin driver license within 30 days. Other drivers new to Wisconsin must apply for a Wisconsin driver license within 60 days of establishing residency. How to obtain a Wisconsin driver license.
If you have questions about obtaining a driver license:
E-mail: driverrecords.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
Call: (608) 266-2353
- Anonymous10 years ago
You seem confused. You are a resident of Wisconsin now. You work there, live there and therefore reside there.