Eligibility and reinstate driving privileges


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You may lose your Wisconsin driving privilege because of a suspension, revocation, cancellation, disqualification or denial. You do not need a Wisconsin license to lose y​our Wisco​nsin driving privilege.

Select a box below for additional links and information.​​​

Use this online system to reinstate your driving privilege, if eligible.

Note:

  • Pending violations or convictions not yet reported by the court may affect your eligibility
  • If there are requirements you must complete before you are eligible to reinstate, you will be given that information and may need to go in-person to the DMV to complete the transaction
  • You may need to file proof of insurance (SR-22)
  • You may need an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)

Have these ready:

  • Your Wisconsin Driver License or ID card number
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Your date of birth

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  • Your full name
  • Your complete Social Security number
  • Your date of birth
  • Payment information
    • ​Credit/debit card/PayPal ​(convenience/service fee applies)

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    • ​​​Checking/savings account numbers and avoid the convenience/service fee

Online process notes:

  • Once the online transaction is completed you cannot cancel the transaction or receive a refund.
  • If a new driver license is being issued, you will also be issued a driving receipt. Print this receipt. It will serve as your driver license until you receive the card in the mail.
  • If your Social Security number is not entered, you will only be able to check your eligibility and may not complete your reinstatement online.
  • This online system is for driving privileges. To obtain ID card reinstatement requirements, contact us by email​.
  • After you've checked your eligibility, completed the requirements, and paid your reinstatement fee​, you can confirm that your Wisconsin driving privilege is valid by checking your driving privilege status​ online.​

Click "Start Now" button below to get started.

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This service may not be available on Sundays from 6–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.
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​To reinstate by mail, you must:
  • Be eligible to reinstate your Wisconsin driving privilege
  • Have an unexpired Wisconsin driver license

Include your:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Wisconsin driver license number or last four numbers of your Social Security Number if your Wisconsin driver license number is unknown
  • Current address
  • Reinstatement fee​ (check or money order) payable to Registration Fee Trust

Mail required information and payment to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
DMV Communication Center
P.O. Box 7983
Madison, WI 53707-7983

Once received by mail, your reinstatement will be processed within two business days. You can confirm that your Wisconsin driving privilege is valid by checking your driving privilege status​ online.

To reinstate in-person:

Complete the application online and make an appointment for your visit.
OR
If you visit a DMV customer service center without an appointment, you will need to complete a Wisconsin Driver License Application MV3001 to reinstate.

Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the center is scheduled to close. You will be required to pay the reinstatement fee​.

​Some states may require your license status to be valid in all states before you can receive a license.

If you are applying for a license in another state and you need to reinstate your Wisconsin privilege, click the button bellow to check requirements​ and reinstate online (if eligible).

​​​Check your requirements and reinstate online


If you have met all your requirements and are still not able to reinstate online, you may reinstate by mail or in-person at a DMV service center.

To reinstate by mail include your:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Current address
  • Wisconsin driver license number or last four numbers of your Social Security number if your Wisconsin driver license number is unknown
  • Proof of your out-of-state license (i.e. photocopy of your license, driver license number) or a letter from the out-of- state agency indicating you are attempting to apply for a license
  • Reinstatement fee​ (check or money order) payable to Registration Fee Trust

Mail required information and payment to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
DMV Communication Center
P.O. Box 7983
Madison, WI 53707-7983

Once received by mail, your reinstatement will be processed within two business days. You can confirm that your Wisconsin driving privilege is valid by checking your driving privilege status online.

To reinstate in-person:

Complete the application online and make an appointment for your visit.
OR
If you visit a DMV customer s​ervice center without an appointment, you will need to complete a Wisconsin Driver License Application MV3001 to reinstate.

Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the center is scheduled to close. You will be required to pay the reinstatement fee.

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​​​​​​Questions?
Envelope​​​ ​Email Wisconsin DMV email service​


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