Wisconsin. Secretary of State: Automobile Registrations, 1905-1911

Biography/History

In 1905, the first legislation requiring the registration of automobiles and other similar motor vehicles was enacted (Chapter 305 of the Laws of Wisconsin.) The registration number assigned to the automobile remained with the vehicle regardless of ownership changes. The method of registration was changed to annual registration beginning in 1912 as the result of Chapter 600 of the 1911 Laws of Wisconsin.

See the Agency History in the catalog.