The Wisconsin DMV Guide - Department of Transportation (DOT) Services Explained

The Department of Transportation Services Explained

The Division of Motor Vehicles oversees driver services throughout the 72 counties in Wisconsin. The WI DOT manages permits & licensing, registrations & renewals, records, road tests, address changes, and everything else driving-related. There are 143 DMV offices in the state, giving you plenty of options for all your driving needs.

DMVConnect is an easy way to connect with the Wisconsin DMV.

We understand it’s difficult and confusing navigating DMV information and requirements. We make it easy through our simplified DMV guides. Our hub shares Wisconsin DMV locations, information about forms and fees, contact details, and so much more.

Here is a quick overview of what you’ll find in the Wisconsin driver services hub:

Wisconsin Driver Services & Information

Want to apply for your learner’s permit? Ready to get your unrestricted license? Or, perhaps need to process a vehicle registration while getting your title and tags? We have guides covering these items.

Need to find Wisconsin auto insurance? Want to set up a road test? We’ve got the details on how to make it happen.

Topics we cover include:

  • Licensing
  • Registration
  • Safety
  • Testing
  • Fees

…and so much more.

Plus, we share helpful DMV tips and tricks to ace your tests, save time when gathering papers and other requirements before going to the DMV. We detail how to process most DMV items through their online portal or mail-in options, too.

Locate Local Wisconsin DMV Offices

There are many DMV offices throughout the state, but which one has what you need?

We’ve collected them all in our WI DMV directory.

Each DMV office page includes services are offered on location, hours of operation, and contact details. You can browse WI DMV locations by listings or find one nearest to you through our search features.

Can’t find the information you’re looking for? We’re always updating our DMV hubs so keep checking back to see if your information is available.

Wisconsin DMV Appointments and More

Wisconsin is ahead of the game as far as DMV appointments go. Their online system, the Interactive Driver License/ID Guide, gives you options for licensing, CDL, and ID cards. You can find scheduling information for select DMV locations through the system.

Can’t find what you’re looking for on the WI DOT site? Give one of the many local DMV offices a call, seeing what options you have and what your expected wait time may be.

All-in-all think of DMVConnect as your helpful guide through the DMV system. We’re building the best hub of Wisconsin driver services and tutorials on the Web. We hope we can either save you a trip to the DMV or at least make your next visit as pleasant as possible!

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The following are all DMV Offices in Wisconsin


DMV Offices in Abbotsford Abbotsford Service Center Of Abbotsford, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Adams Adams-friendship Service Center (adams County) Of Adams, Wisconsin
  County Market (registration Renewal Only) Of Adams, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Algoma Algoma Driver's License Of Algoma, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Alma Dmv Office Of Alma, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Amery Amery Driver's License Office Of Amery, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Antigo Antigo Driver's License Office Of Antigo, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Appleton Copps (registration Renewal Only) Of Appleton, Wisconsin
  Copps (registration Renewal Only) Of Appleton, Wisconsin
  Appleton Service Center Of Appleton, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Ashland Ashland County Clerk (office Does Not Handle Driver License Transactions) Of Ashland, Wisconsin
  Midland Services (registration Renewal Only) Of Ashland, Wisconsin
  Cenex (registration Renewal Only) Of Ashland, Wisconsin
  Ashland County Sheriff's Department (registration Renewals Only) Of Ashland, Wisconsin
  Cenex (registration Renewal Only) Of Ashland, Wisconsin
  Ashland Driver's License Office Of Ashland, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Baraboo Baraboo Driver's License Of Baraboo, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Barron Holiday (registration Renewals Only) Of Barron, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Beaver Dam Beaver Dam Service Center (dodge County) Of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Beloit Beloit License & Registration Of Beloit, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Berlin Berlin Driver's License Office Of Berlin, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Bloomer Cenex (registration Renewal Only) Of Bloomer, Wisconsin
  Holiday (registration Renewal Only) Of Bloomer, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Boyd Cenex (registration Renewal Only) Of Boyd, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Brillion Econo Foods (registration Renewal Only) Of Brillion, Wisconsin
  Brillion Police Department (title & Registration Only) Of Brillion, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Chetek Cenex (registration Renewals Only) Of Chetek, Wisconsin
  Gordy's County Market (registration Renewal Only) Of Chetek, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Chilton Chilton Driver's License Of Chilton, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Crandon Crandon Driver's License Office Of Crandon, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Cumberland Nilssen's Foods (registration Renewal Only) Of Cumberland, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Darlington Darlington Driver's License Of Darlington, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in De Pere De Pere City Hall (title & Registration Only) Of De Pere, Wisconsin
  Festival Foods (registration Renewals Only) Of De Pere, Wisconsin
  Drive Time Sales (title & Registration Only) Of De Pere, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Dodgeville Dodgeville Driver's License Of Dodgeville, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Durand Durand Driver's License Office Of Durand, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Eagle River Eagle River Driver's License Of Eagle River, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Eau Claire Eau Claire Service Center Of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
  Eau Claire South Service Center Of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Elkhorn Elkhorn License & Registration Of Elkhorn, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Ellsworth Ellsworth Driver's License Of Ellsworth, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Florence Florence Driver's License Office Of Florence, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Fond du Lac Fond Du Lac License & Registration Of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Friendship Adams County Clerk (office Does Not Handle Driver License Transactions) Of Friendship, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Grantsburg Indianhead Credit Union (registration & Title Only) Of Grantsburg, Wisconsin
  Grantsburg Bp (registration Renewal Only) Of Grantsburg, Wisconsin
  Minit Mart (registration Renewal Only) Of Grantsburg, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Green Bay Bp (registration Renewal Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Settlement Bp (registration Renewals Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Mexicana Travel (registration Renewals Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Checks 2 Cash (registration & Title Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Green Bay License & Registration Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Oneida Street Express (registration Renewals Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Express Convenience Center (registration Renewals Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Shell (registration Renewals Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Stone Ridge Shell (registration Renewal Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Checks 2 Cash (title & Registration Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Express Convenience Center (registration Renewals Only) Of Green Bay, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Greendale Greendale License & Registration Of Greendale, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Hayward Hayward Driver License Office Of Hayward, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Hudson Hudson Driver's License Office Of Hudson, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Hurley Hurley Driver's License Office Of Hurley, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Iron River Iron River Service Center Of Iron River, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Janesville Janesville License & Registration Of Janesville, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Kenosha Kenosha License & Registration Of Kenosha, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Keshena Keshena Service Center (menominee County) Of Keshena, Wisconsin
  Keshena Service Center (menominee County) Of Keshena, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Ladysmith Ladysmith Driver License Of Ladysmith, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Luck Luck Service Center Of Luck, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Madison Madison West Service Center Of Madison, Wisconsin
  Madison Odana Renewal Center Of Madison, Wisconsin
  Madison East Service Center Of Madison, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Manitowoc Manitowoc Driver's License Of Manitowoc, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Marshfield Marshfield Driver's License Of Marshfield, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Mauston Mauston Driver's License Of Mauston, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Medford Medford Service Center Of Medford, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Mellen Cenex (registration Renewal Only) Of Mellen, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Menomonie Menomonie Driver's License Of Menomonie, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Merrill Merrill Driver's License Office Of Merrill, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Milwaukee Milwaukee-central License,tags Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  Milwaukee-downtown License Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  Milwaukee-northeast Service Center Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  Milwaukee-northwest Service Center Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Minocqua Minocqua Driver's License Of Minocqua, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Mondovi Cenex (registration Renewals Only) Of Mondovi, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Monroe Monroe Driver's License Of Monroe, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Neillsville Neillsville Driver's License Of Neillsville, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Nelson Handy Mart (registration Renewal Only) Of Nelson, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in New Holstein Piggly Wiggly (registration Renewal Only) Of New Holstein, Wisconsin
  New Holstein Police Department (titles & Registration Renewals Only) Of New Holstein, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in New Richmond New Richmond Service Center Of New Richmond, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Oconomowoc Oconomowoc Driver's License Of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Oconto Oconto Driver's License Of Oconto, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Onalaska Onalaska License & Registration Of Onalaska, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Oshkosh Oshkosh License & Registration Of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Park Falls Park Falls Service Center (price County) Of Park Falls, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Peshtigo Peshtigo Driver's License Of Peshtigo, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Pewaukee Waukesha License & Registration Of Pewaukee, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Phillips Phillips Driver's License Office Of Phillips, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Platteville Platteville Service Center (grant County) Of Platteville, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Portage Portage Driver's License Of Portage, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Prairie du Chien Prairie Du Chien Driver's License Of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Prairie Farm River Country Co-op (no Driver License Transactions) Of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Pulaski Pulaski Food & Gas (registration Renewals Only) Of Pulaski, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Reedsburg Reedsburg Driver's License Of Reedsburg, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Rhinelander Rhinelander License & Registration Of Rhinelander, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Rice Lake Gordy's County Market (registration Renewal Only) Of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
  Cenex South Location (registration Renewal Only) Of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
  Walgreen's (registration Renewal Only) Of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
  Lakeland Cooperative (no Driver License Transactions) Of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
  Cenex North Location (no Driver License Transactions) Of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
  Rice Lake License & Registration Of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Richland Center Richland Center Driver's License Of Richland Center, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Saukville Saukville Service Center Of Saukville, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Shawano Shawano Driver's License Of Shawano, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Sheboygan Sheboygan License & Registration Of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Siren Holiday (registration Renewal Only) Of Siren, Wisconsin
  Siren Driver's License Office Of Siren, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in South Milwaukee South Milwaukee Service Center Of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Spooner Spooner Service Center (washburn County) Of Spooner, Wisconsin
  Spooner Service Center (washburn County) Of Spooner, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Stanley Stanley Service Center (chippewa County) Of Stanley, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Stevens Point Stevens Point License, Registration Of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Stockbridge Gb Minimart (titles & Registration Renewals Only) Of Stockbridge, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay Driver's License Of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Sturtevant Racine/sturtevant Licenses, Tags Of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Superior Superior License & Registration Of Superior, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Tomah Tomah Driver's License Of Tomah, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Viroqua Dmv Office Of Viroqua, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Washburn Bayfield County Sheriff (title & Registration Only) Of Washburn, Wisconsin
  Holiday (registration Renewal Only) Of Washburn, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Watertown Watertown Driver's License Of Watertown, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Waupaca Waupaca Driver's License Of Waupaca, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Wausau Wausau License & Registration Of Wausau, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Wautoma Wautoma Driver's License Of Wautoma, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Webster Wayne's (registration Renewal Only) Of Webster, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in West Bend West Bend License & Registration Of West Bend, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Westfield Westfield Driver's License Of Westfield, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Whitehall Whitehall Driver's License Office Of Whitehall, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Service Center (wood County) Of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
DMV Offices in Wittenberg Wittenberg Driver's License Of Wittenberg, Wisconsin