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You want to get a Wisconsin Driver License.
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As a new resident receiving your first WI Driver license, you must provide the following documents and meet the requirements below.
Documents required:
__ Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or temporary visitor status
__ Provide proof of name and date of birth
__ Provide proof of Wisconsin residency
__ Provide your Social Security number
__ Provide proof of identity
Other requirements:
__ Be at least 16 years old
__ If you are under 18 years old, you must:
__ Have held an instruction permit or license for at least six months...
__ Have been violation-free for the 6 months prior to application for a WI license...
__ Have completed an approved driver education course which includes classroom and behind-the- wheel training.
__ You must be at least 18 years old if you have not completed an approved driver education course.
__ Apply for a WI driver license in person at a DMV Customer Service Center.
__ Complete form (MV3001) (Wisconsin Driver License application), including:
__ The sponsorship section if you are under 18 years old.
__ Pass a vision screening.
__ Surrender your out-of-state license and/or identification card.
__ Pay the fee.
__ Have your photo taken.
__ Pass the appropriate knowledge, sign and road tests if your license is expired more than 8 years
Disclaimers USE OF THIS GUIDE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER LICENSE. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR DOCUMENTS BEFORE GOING TO YOUR LOCAL DMV SERVICE CENTER __ Documents must be originals or copies certified with a raised seal or stamp
__ Faxed or photocopied documents will NOT be accepted
__ Submitted documents may require additional review
LEGAL PRESENCE
__ If you are not a U.S citizen, proof of legal status will also be required.
SSN VERIFICATION
__ The name and social security number that you provide on your application will be verified with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
__ Information that cannot be verified will take additional time to process and could require you to correct your records with SSA and/or make a return visit to the DMV Customer Service Center.
REAL ID
If you plan to fly within the U.S., visit a military base or other federal buildings, the Department of Homeland Security will require identification that is REAL ID compliant (or show another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport) beginning May 3, 2023. Wisconsin DMV issues REAL ID compliant products (marked with a star in the upper right corner) in accordance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
If you would like a REAL ID, you must provide proof of the following when you visit a WI DMV Customer Service Center: __ Proof of Name and date of birth
__ Proof of Citizenship or legal status in the US
__ Proof of identity
__ Provide Social Security Number
__ Proof of Wisconsin Residency (where you live, 2 forms required)
__ Proof of Name change(s) (if applicable)
AN INVALID DRIVING PRIVILEGE IN ANY STATE WILL PREVENT YOU FROM GETTING A LICENSE IN ANY OTHER STATE.
__ If you have been convicted of an alcohol/drug related offense in another state, you are required to submit proof of compliance of an assessment or program plan when applying for a WI Driver License. Proof of compliance may be required for all offenses that have occurred within the last 3 ½ years. Failure to submit proof of compliance will result in a loss of your WI driving privilege whether or not you have a valid license from another state. You will not be able to reinstate your WI driving privilege until you provide us with proof of your compliance.
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Step 1 - Print/Download
Please print or save a copy of the information found above in your checklist. Step 2- Begin your online application
DMV encourages you to complete any required application(s) online. You will also be provided with the opportunity to electronically submit your application(s) to the DMV and, depending on your eligibility, you may also be able to schedule an appointment. Begin My Online Application
