Manufacturer license plate

The motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor or importer license allows a business to manufacture or assemble motor vehicles or do any other work on motor vehicles which constitutes a major manufacturing alteration. A major manufacturing alteration includes installing special bodies or equipment on previously assembled truck chassis, when the special body or equipment forms an integral part of the completed unit and the completed unit is owned by the manufacturer. The license also allows a person to operate as a distributor who sells new motor vehicles to dealers on behalf of manufacturers. Finally, it allows a business to import new motor vehicles to the US. Any manufacturer, distributor or importer employee who contacts dealers or prospective Wisconsin dealers for promotion or supervision purposes must be licensed as a representative license.

Steps to apply:

1. You will need these forms:
• Two-Year License Application MV2034
• Out of state manufacturers are not eligible to apply for Wisconsin manufacturer plates (do not include $150 plate fees)
• Manufacturer/Importer/Distributor Certification of Dealer MV2131
• If applicable, a blanket contract, including specific dealer delivery and preparation obligations
• Manufacturer's Certification of Distributor MV2241 (This form is required if you are applying for a Distributor License)
• Salesperson/Representative License Application MV2184
2. To operate as a manufacturer, you must provide the following:
• A copy of your manufacturer/dealer selling agreement or a blind contract
• a copy of the blanket contract, including specific dealer delivery and preparation obligations
3. To operate as a distributor, distributor branch or importer, you must provide the following:
• Items listed above.
• A Manufacturer’s or Importer’s Certificate of Distributor (WisDOT form MV2241) completed and signed by an authorized representative of the manufacturer.
4. Submit sample copy of the Manufacturer Certificate of Origin showing a vehicle identification number (VIN).
5. Submit a picture of the Federal Certification Label (see below).

 

Effective 10/01/2024, all recreational vehicle manufacturers or distributors are required to be licensed by the department per WI. State 218.10.

The license for a recreational vehicle manufacturer, distributor or importer allows a business:

• to manufacture recreational vehicle
• to operate as a distributor who sells new recreational vehicle to dealers on behalf of manufacturers
• to import new recreational vehicles to the US

Any employee of a manufacturer, distributor or importer who contacts dealers or prospective Wisconsin recreational vehicle dealers for promotion or supervision purposes must be licensed as a representative license.

To apply for this license, complete and submit the following required application forms and documents/photo:

• Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor Two Year License Application, MV2035
• Out of state applicants are not eligible to apply for Wisconsin manufacturer or distributor plates (do not include $150 plate fees)
• Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer/Importer/Distributor Certification of Dealer, MV2137
• Manufacturer's or Importer's Certification of Distributor, MV2241
• This form is required if you are applying for a Distributor License.
• Salesperson/Representative License Application, MV2184
• A blanket dealer agreement, including specific dealer delivery and preparation obligations has been or is filed as required by law.
• A sample copy of the Manufacturer Certificate of Origin showing a vehicle identification number (VIN number)
• A photo of the Vehicle Identification Certification Label (sample showing below)