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Driver license renewal

A renewal notice is mailed to the last known address on your driver record within 45 to 60 days prior to your birthday in the year your driver license expires.

In order to renew your driver license, you need to visit a DMV service center. If you appear after your license has expired, you must pay a late fee.

When you visit the DMV service center, be sure to bring with you:

• Your current driver license
• Your Social Security number
• The renewal notice

If you do not have the renewal notice, see Lost renewal notice - driver license/ID card.

Verify the pre-printed information on the renewal notice and make any necessary changes. If you do not have the renewal notice, complete form MV3001 - Wisconsin Driver License (DL)/Identification Card (ID) Application. Be sure to answer all the questions on the form. The examiner at the DMV service center will give you a free vision screening test. If you prefer, you can have the vision screening done at your expense by a vision specialist. It must have been conducted within the three months prior to your visit. The results must be recorded on the application.

A regular driver license may be renewed up to 1 year prior to the expiration date. A probationary license can be renewed 90 days prior to the expiration date.

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If you have questions:

• E-mail: driverrecords.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
• Call: (608) 266-2353

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Questions about the content of this page:
Bureau of Driver Services, driverrecords.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: June 17, 2008