Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Vehicles (Ch. 340–349)
Wis. Stat. (Vehicles) § 342.19: to such secured party
What this law says, in plain English
State vehicle title department procedures: retains surrender records 5 years, issues titles without registration in limited circumstances (finance companies, banks, dealers, private owners meeting conditions), and security interests in vehicles are valid against creditors only when perfected under statutory requirements.
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