Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Revenue
Chapter Tax 61 - Retailers
Section Tax 61.06 - Certificate of authority

(1) When a retailer is awarded a contract or a contract renewal, the retailer shall pay $25.00 to the Wisconsin lottery for a nonassignable and nontransferable certificate of authority. A certificate of authority is required for each location from which the retailer will sell lottery tickets.

(2) The retailer shall be issued a year-round certificate of authority if the retailer intends to sell lottery tickets all 12 months of the year. If the retailer intends to sell lottery tickets less than 12 months a year, the retailer may be issued a seasonal certificate of authority. If the retailer intends to sell lottery tickets throughout the year but only at selected times and places, such as at weekly events or at fairs and festivals, the retailer may be issued a temporary certificate of authority.

(3) If the certificate is lost, mutilated or destroyed, the retailer shall within 15 calendar days request in writing and submit a completed application for a duplicate certificate. The retailer shall pay $25.00 to the Wisconsin lottery for a duplicate certificate of authority.

(4) A mutilated certificate shall be surrendered to the administrator upon issuance of a duplicate. A lost certificate, when found, shall be surrendered to the administrator within 15 calendar days of its recovery.

(5) Payment under subs. (1) and (3) shall be by check or electronic fund transfer.