Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Transportation
Chapter Trans 141 - Electronic processing of motor vehicle titles and registrations by motor vehicle dealers
Section Trans 141.02 - Definitions
Current through February 26, 2024
The words and phrases defined in s. 340.01, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter:
(1) "APPS" means the automated processing partnership system program established by the DMV, in which DMV contracts with agents and vendors to provide vehicle registration and titling services.
(2) "Certificate of registration" means the certificate of registration as described in s. 341.11, Stats., which documents that the proper vehicle registration fee has been paid for the current registration period.
(3) "Certificate of title" means the certificate of title for a vehicle as required in ch. 342, Stats.
(4) "Department" means the Wisconsin department of transportation.
(5) "DMV" means the Wisconsin department of transportation division of motor vehicles.
(6) "Exempt" means that a dealer is not required or not authorized to process certificates of title or certificates of registration.
(7) "Motor vehicle dealer" or "dealer" means a motor vehicle dealer as defined in s. 218.0101(23), Stats.
(8) "Process" means to electronically submit applications for certificates of title or certificates of registration and update the DMV vehicle record.
(9) "Vendor" means a person, business or organization that contracts with the DMV to provide a host computer system by which agents may obtain access to specified information services of the DMV in order to process registration and title transactions.
