License Plate Records in Eau Claire County, WI

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Wisconsin Driving RecordOfficial

  Purchase your own driving record abstract showing your license information and five years of crashes and violations online for $5 or by mail using form MV2896. The record is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles, the official state motor vehicle agency.

  Instant online (emailed)$5 online; $7 by mailOnline, mail, in personWI license/ID number + last 4 SSN; MV2896 by mail

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • TimeInstant online (emailed)
  • Cost$5 online; $7 by mail
  • RequiresWI license/ID number + last 4 SSN; MV2896 by mail

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• NMVTIS — Vehicle Title CheckOfficial

  Check a vehicle's title, brand (salvage/flood), odometer, and theft history by VIN through NMVTIS, the official U.S. title system, via an approved provider (small fee).

  Instant onlineSmall fee (approved provider)