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New residents

Drivers with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) are required to apply for a Wisconsin driver license within 30 days. Other drivers new to Wisconsin are required to apply for a Wisconsin driver license within 60 days of establishing residency. 

How to obtain a driver license:

Questions about the content of this page:
Bureau of Driver Services, driverrecords.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: November 10, 2009


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