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wisconsin drivers permit - WI

Wisconsin Drivers Permit Information

To get your drivers license in Wisconsin, you need to apply for a regular Class D drivers license. You must have a Wisconsin license within sixty (60) days of establishing residency. 

Wisconsin Drivers License Requirements

18 years and under 

  • Instruction Permit

    • A few of the requirements:
      • You must be at least 15 and 1/2 years old.
      • wisconsin drivers ed required.
      • Must have an adult sponsor.
      • For complete details and to get your Wisconsin Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
  • Probationary License

    • Some of the requirements:
      • Issued to all new drivers.
      • You must held an Instruction Permit (see above) for at least six (6) months.
      • Thirty (30) hours of driving experience. Ten (10) must be at night.
      • For complete details and to get your Wisconsin Probationary License, please SIGN IN HERE
  • Occupational License

    • This is called a restricted drivers license.
    • Can only drive at specific times and to certain places (such as work or church.)
    • For complete details and to get your Wisconsin Occupational License, please SIGN IN HERE

18 years and over

  • PROBATIONARY LICENSE

    • Issued to all new drivers.
    • For complete details and to get your Wisconsin Probationary License, please SIGN IN HERE
  • Regular Class D License

 

For complete details and to GET your Wisconsin license, please SIGN IN HERE

Wisconsin Drivers Ed

Visit our wisconsin drivers ed page for more information on Wisconsin driver education.

Tests Required

  • Vision Test

  • Knowledge Tests

  • Driving Skills Test

Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state. 

For complete details and to GET your Wisconsin license, please SIGN IN HERE

Fee

New Driver's License Class D

  • $28.00

Instruction Permit

  • $35.00

Probationary License

  • $28.00

Occupational License

  • $50.00

Occupational License - Court ordered

  • $40.00

Skills Exam

  • $15.00

 

For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE

Documents needed to get your Wisconsin Drivers License

  • Proof of Identity 

    • A few examples:
      • U.S. or Wisconsin Driver's License (with photo)
      • U.S. College ID (with photo)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
  • Proof of Name and Date of Birth

    • A few examples:
      • Birth Certificate from Wisconsin
      • U.S. passport (must be active)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
  • Proof of Legal Status

    • A few examples:
      • U.S. passport (must be active)
      • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
  • For Minors (Under 18)

  • Social Security Number

  • Proof of Wisconsin Residency 

    • A few examples:
      • Pay Check or Stub (must not be older than ninety (90) days and must include employer's name , address and telephone number)
      • Insurance Policy (home, auto, renters)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

 

 

Other Driver License Topics in the State of Wisconsin

  • New Driver's License
  • Renew Driver's License
  • Learner's Permit