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Duplicate driver license, instruction permit or ID card

A duplicate license, instruction permit or ID card is required when:

• You change your name (you will need to provide acceptable documents for proof of name change).
• Your license, permit or ID card is lost or stolen. If you are a Wisconsin resident and you are temporarily out-of-state, you can obtain a duplicate license.
• You have changed gender, (you will need to show proof by court order or physician's report).
• Your date of birth is incorrect (requires proof of date of birth. If birth certificate, it must be a certified copy, not hospital certificate).
• You have a commercial driver license and your address has changed.

You may apply for a duplicate driver license or ID card online if there are no changes needed other than an address correction. (Duplicate instruction permits and commercial driver licenses are not available online.) If there are changes necessary other than an address correction, you will need to visit a DMV service center to apply for a duplicate driver license, instruction permit or ID card. DMV customer service centers accept cash or checks only. Credit and debit cards are accepted for online transactions. You will need to pay the fee for a duplicate license, permit or identification (ID) card. If your license, permit or ID card has or is about to expire, you must renew it.

If you visit a DMV service center, you will need to complete form MV3001 (561 KB) - Wisconsin Driver License Application or MV3004 (405 KB) - Wisconsin Identification Card (ID) Application, and show proof of identity. You must also know your social security number. It is recommended that you bring your social security card with you at the time of application. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need to provide documentary proof of your lawful permanent or conditional resident or temporary visitor status.

If you are under 18 years of age and applying for a duplicate license or instruction permit, you must visit a DMV service center. Sponsorship by a parent or legal guardian is required. If you are under 18 years of age and want to obtain a duplicate instruction permit, you will also need to provide a driver education course completion certificate or proof of current enrollment in the behind-the-wheel portion of an approved driver education course.

Acceptable documents for proof of:

• Name and date of birth
• Identity
• Citizenship, legal permanent or conditional residency or temporary visitor status

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Call: (608) 266-2353

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Last modified: December 29, 2011