You may also be able to obtain your Driver's License number from your insurance company. If you are unable to obtain your Driver's License number or Photo ID number from any of these suggested alternatives, please call the Customer Call Center at 1-800-932-4600 (from inside PA) or 717-412-5300 (from outside PA).
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Getting a New Driver's License in Wisconsin
The Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Motor Vehicles make it easy to apply for your new WI driver's license, whether you're a resident, you've just moved to the state, or you're a non-citizen.
Wisconsin REAL ID Licenses
The Wisconsin DMV now issues federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses in addition to non-compliant driver's licenses. REAL IDs allow you to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. For more details on WI REAL IDs, see below.
New to Wisconsin?
Just Moved? Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV.
You're required to apply for your Wisconsin driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.
Your application process is the same as outlined below under “Apply for Your WI Driver's License'; however, there are a few special considerations based on whether your current license is valid/expired or suspended/revoked.
Valid or Expired Out-of-State Licenses
You'll need to:
- Surrender your out-of-state license.
- Take the vision exam.
- Take the written and driving exams ONLY if your license is expired more than 8 years.
You'll receive the Class D probationary license*IF any of the following applies to you:
- You're younger than 21 years old.
- You have fewer than 3 years driving experience.
- Your out-of-state license is expired more than 6 months.
Otherwise, you'll receive a full Class D driver's license.
* See Class D Probationary and Full Licenses below for more information about probationary licenses.
Suspended or Revoked Out-of-State Licenses
If your out-of-state license is suspended or revoked, you must contact your former state and have your license reinstated based on that state's requirements.
Once this has been done, you can apply for a WI driver's license.
See our section on Suspended Licenses for information about suspensions and revocations in your state.
NOTE: If your offense was one that also would require mandatory suspension or revocation in Wisconsin, contact the WI DMV at (608) 266-2353 for further assistance.
Operating While Intoxicated
If you have an OWI conviction from another state, you must undergo assessment and complete an alcohol education program before the WI DMV will issue you a driver's license.
This applies even if you've already met your former state's OWI requirements.
Contact the state's Alcohol/Drug Review Unit at (608) 261-8202 for details about assessment and education programs in Wisconsin.
WI License Eligibility Requirements
As long as you don't have outstanding license suspensions, revocations, or cancellations, you can apply for a WI driver's license. If you do have any of these issues, find out how to resolve them in our Suspended License section.
You do not need a WI driver's license if:
- You are a foreign tourist* and have a valid driver's license OR international driving permit (IDP).
- This exception is good for 1 year, after which you must obtain a WI license.
- You are a member of the Armed Forces or a military dependent stationed in Wisconsin.
- You are employed by an out-of-state company and in Wisconsin for job training or other business.
Learn more about driving as a foreign tourist with a probationary license.
How to Get Your WI Driver's License
When applying for your license, make sure you're prepared for each part of the process.
Application & Proofs of ID
To apply for a Wisconsin driver's license, visit your nearest WI DMV with a completed Driver License Application (Form MV3001) and proofs as outlined below.
NOTE: The WI DMV provides a list of acceptable proofs, and we've provided examples of each type below. *
Be prepared to present proof of:
- Your name and date of birth (e.g.,certified birth certificate, employment authorization card, etc.).
- Identity (e.g., Social Security card, military discharge papers, etc.).
- Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card, pay stubs showing your entire SSN, etc.)
- U.S. citizenshipORpermanent legal presence, conditional resident status, or temporary visitor status. (e.g., valid U.S. passport, valid I-551, etc.).
- Wisconsin residency (e.g., utility bill dated within the last 90 days, mortgage or rental agreement, etc.).
- Any legal name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.).
Again, the WI DMV provides complete lists of acceptable documents; the examples we've provided above are only examples.
* NOTE ON REAL ID DOCUMENTS
The DMV's list covers proofs valid for both REAL ID-compliant driver licenses and non-compliant versions. Read REAL ID Driver Licenses below for more information on those licenses.
Vision & Knowledge Exams
Once you provide all the required documents, you must:
- Pass the vision screening.
- The DMV might refer you to an eye specialist if you don't pass. This might lead to a license with certain vision-based restrictions.
- Pass the knowledge exam (no appointment required).
- Knowledge tests are computerized and take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
- You can have 5 attempts in 1 year; after that, you need permission from the DMV to continue testing.
WI Instruction Permits
Once you pass your vision and knowledge exams, you'll receive an instruction permit.
You'll need to hold the permit for at least 7 days; this is to give you time to practice driving for your skills test.
You can only practice driving with a:
- Driving instructor who is at least 19 years old.
- Parent, guardian, or spouse with a regular Class D driver's license who is at least 19 years old.
- Friend or other acquaintance with a regular Class D driver's license who is at least 21 years old.
NOTE: If you have a valid foreign driver license and passed the knowledge test, you can skip the instruction permit.
Driving Skills Exam
After 7 days, you can schedule your driving exam. You must make an appointment for the exam.
When you pass, you'll receive a temporary paper license with your photo valid for 45 days; your permanent license arrives in the mail within 10 business days.
Class D Probationary and Full Licenses
Regardless of age, all new driversreceive a probationary WI driver's license first.
Because you're not a minor, you have NO probationary license-specific restrictions, EXCEPT that any driving record points you incur after your first conviction for a traffic violation are doubled. Note that if you tally 12 points or more within 12 months, your probationary license will be suspended for 6 months.
Your probationary license is valid for 2 years from your next birthday; after that, you'll renew your probationary license for a full Class D driver license. Full licenses are valid for 8 years from your birthday in the year of issue.
Fees for Your WI Driver License
WI DMV driver license fees are as follows:
- Instruction permit: $35.
- Instruction permit renewal: $35.
- Class D probationary license: $28.
- Class D license: $34.
REAL ID Driver Licenses
As mentioned above, you can apply for a REAL ID-compliant WI driver license; these licenses require additional kinds of identification documents.
The state's Acceptable Documents for a Wisconsin Driver License guide outlines all documents that satisfy the state's stricter REAL ID requirements.
Here are some facts about the REAL ID law and Wisconsin's REAL ID-compliant cards:
- Wisconsin's REAL ID became effective January 14, 2013. Federal agencies will require REAL ID cards for federal purposes (i.e. entering federal buildings, boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft, etc.).
- The WI DMV now mails all permanent driver licenses as part of the REAL ID safety measures.
- REAL ID-compliant licenses are marked with a star in the upper right-hand corner.
- REAL ID licenses have the same fees as regular Class D licenses.
- You are not required to apply for a Real ID license; you can use a valid U.S. passport or other federally accepted identification documents for federal purposes.
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Renew Your Driver's License in Wisconsin
When your WI driver's license expires, you need to renew your license with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
On this page you'll find information on how to renew your WI driver's license by mail and in person.
If you need to renew your WI commercial driver's license (CDL), please see our guide to Renew Your CDL in Wisconsin.
If you need to renew your ID card, please see our page on WI Identification Cards.
Wisconsin REAL IDs
The Wisconsin DMV now issues federally-compliant REAL ID driver's licenses in addition to non-compliant licenses. REAL IDs allow you to use your driver's license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. For more details on WI REAL IDs, see below.
When to Renew Your WI Driver License
Your Wisconsin driver's license expires on your birthday. Depending on the type of WI driver's license you have, it will be valid for 2 years or 8 years:
- Probationary Class D: 2 years.
- Renewed driver's license: 8 years.
The Wisconsin DMV will mail you a renewal notice within 60 days before your driver's license expires. If you hold a valid, unexpired WI driver license, you may renew it up to 1 year before the expiration date. If you have a probationary Class D driver's license in Wisconsin, you may renew up to 90 days before it expires.
Additionally, your renewal requirements will differ if your license is:
- Expired.
- Suspended.
- Lost, damaged, or stolen.
NOTE:If you have lost or never received a renewal notice from the Wisconsin DMV, you can still renew your driver's license.
Expired Driver's License
If your Wisconsin driver license is expired, you can still renew, but you will have to pay the $5 late fee in addition to the renewal fee.
Suspended Driver License
If your driver license is suspended, you'll need to reinstate your driving privileges before you can renew.
Fore more information, head over to our guide to suspended licenses in Wisconsin page.
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driver's License
If your WI driver's license is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can still renew it as long as you have other proof of identity.
Do not drive without a valid driver's license in Wisconsin. To request a replacement, please see our Replacing a Lost License in Wisconsin page.
How to Renew a Wisconsin Driver's License
Depending on your eligibility, you may be able to renew your driver's license in Wisconsin:
- In person.
- By mail.
The Wisconsin DMV provides an interactive driver licensing guide to help you figure out what you're eligible for—and you MAY be able to submit your application online and schedule an appointment with the DMV at the same time.
Most renewals must be done in person. Note that if you're upgrading to a REAL ID-compliant driver's license during with your renewal, you'll need to bring extra documents with you similar to your first license application (see below for details).
If you are out of state and need to renew your WI driver's license, you can do so by mail.
Let's go through the steps for each option below.
In-Person Renewal
Want to upgrade to a REAL ID?
You'll need to bring some extra documents with you for a REAL ID-compliant license upon renewal. See below for details.
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To renew your WI driver's license in person, visit your local WI DMV office and:
- Complete a Wisconsin Driver License (DL) Application (Form MV3001).
- Prove your name (if it has changed), with a document such as your:
- Marriage certificate.
- Divorce decree.
- Court order.
- Prove your legal U.S. presence (if you're a non-U.S. citizen).
- Pay the $34 renewal fee with cash, check, or debit/credit card.
You should receive your new WI driver's license in the mail within 10 business days. The Wisconsin DMV will issue you a temporary license which is valid for 45 days, to use until you receive your new card. If you haven't received your renewed license, you can contact the WI DMV to check the status of your renewal.
If you want your renewed WI driver's license to comply with the REAL ID Act, see below.
By-Mail Renewal for Out-of-State Residents
If you will be out of state when your WI driver's license expires, you can renew by mail if:
- You are a U.S. citizen.
- Your Social Security number is on file with the Wisconsin DMV.
- Your last renewal was completed in person.
- Your license was NOT issued as “Valid without photo.'
To renew by mail you will need:
- A completed Wisconsin Driver License (DL) Application (Form MV3001).
- Include your out-of-state address in the mailing address section.
- To pass a vision exam in the last 90 days, and have your eye doctor complete the vision portion of the Wisconsin Driver License (DL) Application (Form MV3001) or a Certificate of Vision Examination by Competent Authority form ( MV3030V).
- To write a letter including:
- The date you left Wisconsin.
- The date you will return.
- The reason you are out of state.
- Your full name.
- Your Wisconsin address.
- Your out-of-state address.
- Your phone number or email address.
- Proof of your WI residency document, such as a photocopy of a:
- Utility bill, issued in the last 90 days.
- Bank statement, issued in the last 90 days.
- A photocopy of your current WI drivers license.
- A check for the $34 renewal fee payable to “Registration Fee Trust.'
To send your documents to renew your WI driver's license by regular mail, send the above to:
WisDOT
Driver Eligibility Unit
P.O. Box 7995
Madison, WI 53707
Driver Eligibility Unit
P.O. Box 7995
Madison, WI 53707
To send your documents to renew you WI driver license by priority/overnight mail, send the above to:
WisDOT
Driver Eligibility Unit
4822 Madison Yards Way., Room 225
Madison, WI 53705
Driver Eligibility Unit
4822 Madison Yards Way., Room 225
Madison, WI 53705
Your renewed license will be mailed to the address on your application by first class mail.
REAL ID-Compliant Driver License
If you want your Wisconsin driver's license to be compliant with the federal REAL ID Act, you will also need to prove your:
- Name and birth date, with documents such as your:
- Valid U.S. passport.
- Birth certificate.
- Permanent resident card.
- U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. presence, such as your:
- Naturalization certificate.
- Citizenship certification.
- Current foreign passport and I-94 card or number.
- Social Security number (SSN), such as your:
- Social Security card.
- W-2 form.
- Pay stub showing your name and full SSN.
- Wisconsin residency, such as a:
- Utility bill, issued in the last 90 days.
- Bank statement, issued in the last 90 days.
All documents must be originals; photocopies will not be accepted. The WI Division of Motor Vehicles provides everything you need for acceptable REAL ID documents.
NOTE: There is no additional cost to receive a REAL ID Wisconsin driver license if you apply at the time of renewal.
License Renewals for Non-U.S. Citizens
If you are a non-U.S. citizen living in Wisconsin temporarily and want to obtain/renew a WI drivers license, you must provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S. that permits a stay of at least 1 year.
NOTE: You must have at least 6 months of your legal stay remaining to apply for a driver license.
Renewal for WI Military Members
Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany
If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license. Read our article for more information.
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For active duty service members hailing from Wisconsin, your driver's license will NOT expire while you're deployed or stationed outside the state until EITHER:
- 30 days after you return to Wisconsin
OR - 90 days after your honorable discharge (whichever happens first).
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To obtain this extension, have the DMV place a notation on your driving record by sending a signed statement that includes:
- Your name and birth date.
- Your permanent WI address.
- A temporary mailing address.
- An affirmation of your active duty status.
You can submit the above statement:
- By fax to (608) 261-8201
- By mail to:
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Driver Eligibility Unit
- P.O. Box 7995
- P.O. Box 7995
- Madison, WI 53707
A copy of your notated driving record will be sent to the temporary mailing address you provide, which you'll need to carry with your WI driver's license while you're out of state.
Should you choose to renew your driver's license while you're gone, follow the instructions for mail-in out-of-state renewals below.
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