Weights & Measures

Vehicle Scales

Veterans: For information on how to apply for License Fee Waiver under Act 209, see Veterans License Fee Waiver Program: 2011 Wisconsin Act 209.

All businesses need a current annual license for each commercial vehicle scale (VS). The license period for VSs is April 1st – March 31st. The annual license fee per scale is $115. The fee is not prorated for partial years, and licenses are not transferable between operators or meters.

Vehicle Scale License Application
Vehicle Scale License Application Cover Letter (2 page PDF)
Vehicle Scale Operator License Application (2 page PDF)

Vehicle Scale Permit Application
Vehicle Scale Installation Permit Letter (1 page PDF) 
Vehicle Scale Installation Permit Application (5 page PDF) 
Vehicle Scale Report of Completed Installation Form (1 page PDF)
Vehicle Scale Installation Variance Request Form (1 page PDF)

Additional Information
Vehicle Scale Test Requirements (1 page PDF)
Vehicle Scale Permits (1 page PDF)
Vehicle Scale Directory (349 page PDF)

Vehicle Scale License Laws:

• Wisconsin Administrative Code
  Subchapter IV – Vehicle Scales, permits, construction, and testing section 92.30
  Subchapter IV – Vehicle Scale; license to operate, section 92.31
• Wisconsin Statute
  Liquefied Petroleum Gas section 98.16 and Prohibited acts; penalty; injunction, section 98.26

If you have questions, contact us at:

608-224-4942
608-224-4973
608-224-4959

E-mail: datcpweightsandmeasures@wi.gov