Who must obtain a petroleum products shipper license?
• You are already licensed as a motor vehicle fuel supplier, or • You are not required to be licensed as a motor vehicle fuel supplier and pay the petroleum inspection fee to your supplier. [Section 168.12(7), Wis. Stats.] Persons who want a shipper license must hold a Business Tax Registration (BTR) Certificate [sec. 73.03(50), Wis. Stats.]. The BTR certificate and shipper license are issued by the Excise Tax Section in Madison, (608) 261-6435. There is no charge for the shipper license. However, there is a one-time $20 charge for the BTR certificate. The certificate is renewable every two years for $10. The BTR certificate and shipper license are valid until canceled by the licensee or revoked by the Department [sec. 78.10, Wis. Stats.]. A person need only obtain one BTR certificate regardless of the number of licenses or permits held with the Department. Security required – The Department may require persons who are responsible for paying the petroleum inspection fee to have securit
