Driver Licenses

Application for a driver license
Wisconsin Driver License (DL)/Identification Card (ID) Application and instructions.

Renewal information
Driver license renewal, Driver license renewal from out-of-state and other helpful links.

Instruction permit (temps)
Requirements and restrictions for persons operating with an instruction permit, apply for a motorcycle instruction permit, Periods of validity an instruction permit to learn to operate a commercial motor vehicle and other related information.

Duplicate driver license, instruction permit or ID card
Your license, permit or ID card is lost or stolen. If you are a Wisconsin resident and you are temporarily out-of-state, you can obtain a duplicate license.

Obtaining an identification (ID) card
Any Wisconsin resident who does not hold a valid photo license from Wisconsin or another jurisdiction may request a photo ID. There is no age limit to apply for an ID card.

New residents resources
Driving in Wisconsin with a foreign driver's license, Suspended or revoked, out-of-state license, Valid out-of-state license.

Commercial driver license (CDL) information
Disqualification, License classes, Operation of farm machinery, Wisconsin CDL law.

Motorcycle or moped license information
Instruction permit, Motorcycle violations, Rider courses, Skills test, Waiver program and other related links and information.

Revoked or suspended license
Reinstate a revoked or suspended driver license.

Probationary license information
Probationary driver license requirements. Wisconsin resident, Visitors, Visitors/student from other countries.

Schedule a road test appointment
Schedule, cancel, verify or reschedule a road test appointment online.

Getting a driver license index of links and information

Commercial drivers
Commercial driver license (CDL), Commercial Driver's Manual, Disqualifications, Public Abstract Request System (PARS), Endorsements, Hazardous materials, Mailing address, Medical requirements, Motor carriers and trucking, Occupational licenses, Pre-trip and road tests, School bus and more related links.

Wisconsin Vehicle Registration & Titling

Getting a title and license plates
Applying for title and registration. How long will it take to get my title and license plates. Mobile homes, recreational trailers and other trailers. Name change on a title. Neighborhood electric vehicles. New residents. Removing the lien from a title. Replacement/duplicate titles. Statement of intent. Title for a vehicle purchased from a dealer. Transfer a vehicle to a surviving spouse. Transfer a vehicle to an heir.

License plate renewal
Online license plate renewal. Non operation of a vehicle. Renewal mailing address. Renewal notice for a vehicle that's been sold and other renewal options.

Selling a vehicle
Instructions for selling a vehicle and points to remember.

License plates and registration
Applying for title and registration. Duplicate certificate of registration. Duplicate or replacement stickers. Instructions for placing stickers on license plates. New residents. Registration. Renew license plates. Replacement license plates. Sample license plates. Special and personalized license plates. Temporary license plates. Temporary license plate agents. Title-registration service providers. Transfer license plates (Vehicle registration refund). Wisconsin license plate guide.

Non operation of a vehicle
vehicle that have been out of operation. Instructions and helpful information with forms.

Personalized and special license plates
Personalized license plates, Changing from personalized plates to standard (regular) plates. Special license plates and more related links.

Wisconsin license plate guide
Automobiles. Buses. Dealers. Heavy trucks and trailers. Light trucks and many other resources.

License plate look up
find out when your plate expires; get the RRN number so you can renew your plates online; check to see if an emissions (IM) test is required for the vehicle; find out if your plate is suspended or valid.

Where's my title?
know if your title has been processed recently and when to expect it in the mail.

Vehicle emission testing
Where tests are required, When tests are required, Testing stations, Procedure.

Title-registration service providers
Third party agencies and businesses that provide title, registration and/or registration renewal services for walk-in customers. Plates or stickers are given to the customer upon completing the transaction. Titles are printed and mailed from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Madison.

Forms

You can Obtain vehicle or driver record information. Release of liability, Self-insurance certificate application and many other free downloadable forms that can save you the time and expense of going to the location in person. Available anytime from your computer.

Drivers forms, manuals and publications

Vehicle forms, manuals and publications

Other Wisconsin Department of Transportation forms

Manuals for drivers licenses
Be prepared before taking the official test for your license.

Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook
Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual
Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook Español

DMV online services
Instantly check your license status, financial responsibility, renew your plates and more services available online you can access anytime.

Driver’s license status check
Find out if your driver license is valid, suspended, revoked or disqualified.

Financial responsibility
Find out how long you need to file proof of insurance and if you currently have acceptable proof of insurance filed.

Occupational license eligibility
If your driver license has been revoked or suspended, find out if you are eligible for an occupational license.

Reinstatement eligibility
If your driver license is suspended, revoked, disqualified or cancelled, find out if you are eligible to reinstate it or learn what you need to do to become eligible for reinstatement.

Renew your license plate
Find out when your plate expires; get the Renewal Reference Number (RRN) number so you can renew your plates online; check to see if an emissions (IM) test is required for the vehicle; find out if your plate is suspended or valid and more.

Misc. Links
Avoid driving to the department's location in person. Access sources online with your computer anytime without being concerned with holiday closures and hours of operation. Whether your needs are for registration of vehicles, license or commercial matters, you can obtain essential resources and information available to the public.

Check driving reinstatement eligibility
If your Wisconsin driving privilege is withdrawn because of a revocation, suspension, disqualification, cancellation, or denial, this online system can be used to check the requirements needed to reinstate your privilege. This system can be used if you are a Wisconsin resident or a resident of another state whose operating privilege in Wisconsin was revoked, suspended, disqualified, canceled, or denied.

Financial responsibility
Find out how long you need to file proof of insurance and if you currently have acceptable proof of insurance filed.

Change of address

Motor carriers and trucking
A one-stop-shop that provides you with all the information you need to work as a trucker in Wisconsin.

Division of Motor Vehicles service centers by county

Active duty military personnel
Resources and links for while you're on active duty. Driver license renewal. Extend your driver license expiration date. Duplicate driver license and other helpful information.

Hazardous materials
Wisconsin requirements. Federal CDL and hazmat regulations and related links.

Dealer and motor vehicle businesses
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) issues a variety of business licenses to the motor vehicle industry, including licenses for motor vehicle dealers, sales people manufacturers and wholesalers. Licenses ensure fair business competition and protect consumers.

Parking tickets
Traffic Violation and Registration Program (TVRP). The difference between a suspension and a refusal.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Drivers and Vehicles index of services
Driver Services
Vehicle Services