Excepted liens and security interests
Wis. Stat. § 342.02
in effectThis chapter does not apply to or affect:
(1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle.
(2) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state.
(3) A security interest in a vehicle created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of ch. 409.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/342.02Fetched: 10/7/2026
