342.01 Words and phrases defined.
(1) Words and phrases defined in s. 340.01 are used in the same sense in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided.
(2) In this chapter:
(ac) “Automated format," with respect to any document, record, or other information, includes that document, record, or other information generated or maintained in an electronic or digital form or medium.
(ag) “Deliver" includes electronic transmission.
(am) “Leasing company" means any lessor who, within the preceding 12 months, has leased 5 or more vehicles for a period of at least 4 months.
(b) “Mileage" means the actual distance that a vehicle has traveled in miles.
(c) “Transfer" means to change ownership by purchase, gift or any other means.
History: 1993 a. 159; 1997 a. 27; 2009 a. 28.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 342 - Vehicle title and anti-theft law.
342.01 - Words and phrases defined.
342.02 - Excepted liens and security interests.
342.03 - Motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer leases.
342.05 - When certificate of title required.
342.06 - Application for certificate of title.
342.065 - Title for salvage vehicle.
342.07 - Title for repaired salvage vehicle.
342.08 - Department to examine records.
342.09 - When department to issue certificate and to whom; maintenance of records.
342.10 - Contents of certificate of title.
342.11 - Grounds for refusing issuance of certificate of title.
342.12 - Withholding certificate of title; bond.
342.13 - Lost, stolen or mutilated certificates.
342.15 - Transfer of interest in a vehicle.
342.155 - Mileage disclosure requirements of transferors and transferees.
342.156 - Transfers of leased motor vehicles.
342.157 - Motor vehicle salvage pools and auction companies to maintain records.
342.16 - Transfer to or from dealer.
342.17 - Involuntary transfers.
342.18 - When department to issue a new certificate.
342.19 - Perfection of security interests.
342.195 - Notification of person who has perfected security interest.
342.20 - Duties on creation of security interest.
342.21 - Assignment of security interest.
342.22 - Release of security interest.
342.23 - Secured party's and owner's duties.
342.24 - Method of perfecting exclusive.
342.245 - Electronic processing of certain applications.
342.25 - Suspension or revocation of certificate.
342.255 - Cancellation of title or registration.
342.30 - Identification numbers.
342.31 - Report of stolen or abandoned motor vehicles.
342.32 - Counterfeiting and unlawful possession of certificate of title.
342.33 - Sale of vehicle used as taxicab.
342.34 - Department to be notified of destruction or junking of vehicle.