Wisconsin Driver License

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Driving License in State of Wisconsin

Applying for New Driving License in State of Wisconsin: Wisconsin division of motor vehicles (DMV) issues various types of licenses classified on the basis of vehicles allowed to operate. Class A, B and C are commercial licenses. Class D is a regular standard license, while Class M is a motorcycle license.

Learner’s permit can be acquired at the age of 15 ½ years old. Present a proof of name and birth date. You also need to provide a valid proof of identity. If you are under 18 years of age, then parental permission is a must and certificate from driving education program or proof of enrollment in driver education course. Pass the vision and knowledge test and pay the required fee.

Class D license can be acquired by passing written, vision, road signs and driving tests. You should provide the necessary documents and pay the charges. Class A, B, C and M licenses have some special procedure.

If you possess out of state driving license, then you need to visit local DMV service center to acquire the driving license. Fill the Wisconsin Driving License and Identification Card Application form and provide the proof of residency along with Social Security number. Clear vision test and have your photo taken. Pay the appropriate fees.

The fee charged can range from $18 to $25.

Renewing Driving License in State of Wisconsin: Your driving license must be renewed every eight years by visiting DMV office in person. DMV sends you reminder 30-45 days before the expiration of your driving license. You need to bring your renewal notice, current license, Social Security card and fees. You should also pass the vision test. If you don’t have your renewal notice, then you must fill the Wisconsin Driver License/ID Card Application. Renewal fees can range from $8 to $65. You will receive your renewed license within three weeks by mail.

If you are out of state while the renewal period of your driving license, then you can fill the Wisconsin Driver License/ID Card Application and send it to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT). You should also mail the Certificate of Vision Test and the fee. You will receive your renewed license within three weeks by mail.

Replacing a Lost Driving License in State of Wisconsin: To acquire the duplicate driving license, you need to visit DMV service center in person. Submit the completed Wisconsin Driver’s License/Identification Application and proof of identity. Fee charged is about $4. The receipt that you receive can be used as temporary license until you get your driving license by mail.

If you lose your driving licenses while traveling out of state, then you have to fill in the Wisconsin Driver’s License/Identification Card Application and mail it to Wisconsin Department of Transportation DMV along with the fees.

Changing Name on Driving License in State of Wisconsin: You need to notify Social Security Administration about your name change and then to the DMV customer service center. Provide the proof of name change, residency, birth date and legal presence. Fee charged is around $4.

Changing Address on Driving License in State of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Transportation should be informed about address change within 10 days. You can do this by mail, on phone or through email. This will change only the records of DOT. But if you want your new address to be reflected on your driving license, then you need to visit in person to apply for duplicate license.