Scrap Metal Laws By State

Wisconsin Scrap Metal Laws

Payment Restrictions:

Wisconsin does NOT have special payment restrictions.

Fingerprinting:

Wisconsin does not require fingerprints.

Video Recording:

Wisconsin does not require video recordings.

Tag and Hold:

Wisconsin has no tag and hold provisions.

License Scanning:

Wisconsin requires each customers drivers license, ID card, consulate ID or passport to be scanned and kept on file. Nexus automates this process by taking a picture of the license, scanning all the data, letting you know when it expires and keeping it on file forever!

Vehicle Descriptions:

Wisconsin requires every purchase of scrap metal to also have the customer or drivers vehicle information recorded as part of the transaction. Nexus keeps track of every vehicle for you, as well as the number of occupants!

Taking Photographs of Materials:

Wisconsin does not require images to be taken of materials. However, it is always a good idea for law enforcement. Nexus does this automatically, unlike other systems, your employees won't have to click any buttons or do anything manually to capture images.

Taking Photographs of Customers Faces:

Wisconsin does not require facial photographs. However, it is always a good idea for law enforcement. Nexus does this automatically, unlike other systems, your employees won't have to click any buttons or do anything manually to capture images.

Notify Law Enforcement:

Wisconsin does not require law enforcement notification.

NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just Wisconsin are required to report vehicle purchases to NMVTIS through services like Add123.com or Nexus' integrated reporting system. Failure to report vehicles results in a $1,500 fine PER VEHICLE by the federal government. Nexus handles vehicle purchases, VIN number decoding and NMVTIS reporting automatically!

Legal Mandates

Updated January 2014

State Requirements

In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:

· Agree to allow photocopy of driver's license or state ID card;

· Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;

· Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft

Buyer’s must:

Record description, state and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
Keep a record of sellers name, business name (if applicable), address, telephone number and date of sale
All sales tickets must have date and time of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
- Sales tickets must also show the dollar amount paid for the material.
- Sales tickets must be signed by the seller. Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.