Chapter Trans 102

Trans 102.14(8)(g) (g) The department may require any person who has previously provided satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship to provide proof of citizenship or legal presence in the United States when renewing or reissuing a REAL ID noncompliant product issued before January 1, 2013. The department shall require any person who has not provided satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship for a REAL ID noncompliant product issued before January 1, 2013, to provide proof of the person’s legal permanent resident or conditional resident status of the United States, or legal presence in the United States as specified in s. Trans 102.15 (4) when renewing or reissuing a REAL ID noncompliant product. The department shall require all applicants to provide a social security number or the proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (br), Stats., when renewing or reissuing a REAL ID noncompliant product issued before January 1, 2013.

Trans 102.14(9) (9) The department may issue a license online without requiring a person to appear at a DMV customer service center to a person who holds an instruction permit or a regular license, and who is exempt from any driving test requirement to obtain a regular license or class added to an existing license, except a commercial driver license. The license produced shall use the last photograph the department has on file for the person.

Trans 102.14 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 3-14-83; cr. Register, January, 1984, No. 337, eff. 2-1-84; renum. (intro.) to (4) to be (1) (intro.) to (d) and am. (1) (intro.) and (a), cr. (2) to (5), Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; reprinted to restore dropped copy in (4), Register, September, 1991, No. 429; cr. (1) (e), Register, January, 1997, No. 493, eff. 2-1-97; r. (1) (a), am. (1) (b) and (c), cr. (6), Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; CR 04-099: am. (1), cr. (1m) Register March 2005 No. 591, eff. 4-1-05; CR 05-109: am. (4) Register April 2006 No. 604, eff. 5-1-06; CR 06-128: renum. (3) to be (3) (a), cr. (3) (b) Register April 2007 No. 616, eff. 5-1-07; CR 14-061: cr. (1g) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15; CR 23-042: r. and recr. Register April 2025 No. 832, eff. 5-1-25.

Trans 102.145 Trans 102.145 Requirement to obtain driver license in Wisconsin.

Trans 102.145(1) (1) A person, unless exempt by s. 343.05 (4), Stats., establishing residency in this state and who holds an operator’s license issued in another jurisdiction must obtain a Wisconsin operator’s license within 60 days of establishing residency unless the person holds a commercial driver license in another U.S. jurisdiction, in which case the person must obtain a commercial driver license issued by the department within 30 days of establishing Wisconsin residency.

Trans 102.145 Note Note: Commercial drivers are required to transfer their CDL within 30 days of moving between states by federal law. 49 CFR 383.71 (c), 384.212 (b). Persons moving from Canada, Mexico, U.S. territories, or other countries are subject to the 60-day rule under sub. (1).

Trans 102.145(2) (2) No person is required to have resided in Wisconsin for a minimum amount of time to be eligible for a Wisconsin product.

Trans 102.145 History History: CR 23-042: cr. Register April 2025 No. 832, eff. 5-1-25.

Trans 102.15 Trans 102.15 Identification requirements for products.

Trans 102.15(1) (1) 

Trans 102.15(1)(a) (a) The department may not issue a product to a person who does not meet any of the conformance level requirements of this section, except as provided in s. 343.165 (8) (a), (b), or (h), Stats.

Trans 102.15(1)(b) (b) In this section, “unavailable” does not include a document that an applicant has forgotten to bring with them when applying for a driver license or identification card, nor does it include a lost or destroyed document if a replacement original or a certified copy of the document is available to the person upon proper request.

Trans 102.15(2) (2) 

Trans 102.15(2)(a) (a) REAL ID compliant products shall be marked with a star or other symbol recognized by the department of homeland security. A REAL ID compliant product may only be issued if all of the following documentation is submitted and verified in conformance with federal law:

Trans 102.15(2)(a)1. 1. One or more facial images meeting the requirements of s. Trans 102.03 (2).

Trans 102.15(2)(a)2. 2. Proof of identity meeting the requirements of sub. (3) (a).

Trans 102.15(2)(a)3. 3. Proof of date of birth document from the list in sub. (4) (a).

Trans 102.15(2)(a)4. 4. Proof of social security number meeting the requirements of sub. (6) (a) or alternative proof for temporary U.S. residents meeting the requirements of sub. (5) (b).

Trans 102.15(2)(a)5. 5. Proof of residence and domicile meeting the requirements of sub. (5) (a).

Trans 102.15(2)(a)6. 6. Proof of legal name change meeting the requirements of sub. (3) (c) 1., if the person’s name differs from the name established under subd. 2.

Trans 102.15(2)(a)7. 7. Evidence of legal presence in the United States meeting the requirements of sub. (4) (a) or (b).

Trans 102.15(2)(b) (b)

Trans 102.15(2)(b)1. 1. An application for an H endorsement shall include all of the information required under par. (a), statements required under 49 CFR 1572.9, and all of the following:

Trans 102.15(2)(b)1.a. a. If the applicant is a lawful permanent resident, the applicant’s alien registration number and alien registration card or other acceptable proof issued by the U.S. government.

Trans 102.15(2)(b)1.b. b. The applicant’s social security number.

Trans 102.15(2)(b)2. 2. Upon receiving a completed application for an “H” endorsement, the department shall immediately forward the application to the U.S. transportation security administration. The department shall also inform the applicant that the applicant has a right to obtain a copy of the applicant’s criminal history record by submitting a written request for that record to the U.S. transportation security administration.

Trans 102.15(2)(b)3. 3. The department may not issue or renew a product containing an “H” endorsement for a person unless it has received notice from the U.S transportation security administration that the applicant does not pose a security threat warranting denial of an “H” endorsement or that the applicant has received a waiver under 49 CFR 1515.7 and 1572.5 (d).

Trans 102.15(2)(b)4. 4. If the U.S. transportation security administration notifies the department that a person poses a security threat according to the standards for a security threat assessment under 49 CFR 1572.5, and the U.S. transportation security administration issues an initial determination and threat assessment and immediate revocation, the department shall cancel the person’s license and remove the H endorsement from any subsequent license issued to the person. An H endorsement may be granted after removal upon reversal of the U.S. transportation security administration’s determination and verification of eligibility for the endorsement.

Trans 102.15 Note Note: See s. 343.125 (4) (d), Stats., 49 CFR 1572.13.

Trans 102.15(2)(c) (c) A REAL ID noncompliant product may not be marked with the star or other symbol recognized by the U.S. department of homeland security as indicating a REAL ID compliant product and shall include a legend indicating that the product is not valid for federal REAL ID purposes. A REAL ID noncompliant product shall be issued to an applicant who does not provide all documentation necessary for issuance of a REAL ID compliant product under par. (a), but who provides each of the following proofs to establish the person’s identity as a Wisconsin resident:

Trans 102.15(2)(c)1. 1. One or more facial images meeting the specifications of s. Trans 102.03 (2).

Trans 102.15(2)(c)2. 2. Proof of identity meeting the requirements of sub. (3) (a) or (b) or (7).

Trans 102.15(2)(c)3. 3. Proof of date of birth document from the list in sub. (4) (a) or (b).

Trans 102.15(2)(c)4. 4. Proof of social security number meeting the requirements of sub. (6) (a), (b), or (c) or alternative proof for temporary U.S. residents meeting the requirements of sub. (6) (b) or (c).

Trans 102.15(2)(c)5. 5. Proof of residence and domicile meeting the requirements of sub. (5) (a) or (b).

Trans 102.15(2)(c)6. 6. Proof of legal name change meeting the requirements of sub. (3) (c) 1. or 2., if the person’s name differs from the name established under subd. 2. when establishing proof of identity.

Trans 102.15(2)(c)7. 7. Evidence of lawful legal presence in the United States meeting the requirements of sub. (4) (a), (b), or (d).

Trans 102.15(2)(d) (d) A REAL ID compliant product or a REAL ID noncompliant product may be issued as a receipt, temporary product, or probationary product if temporary or probationary issuance is required by law.

Trans 102.15 Note Note: See s. 343.03 (3) (f) and (3m), Stats.

Trans 102.15(2)(e) (e) A person applying for a renewal, reissuance, reinstatement, or duplicate of a REAL ID noncompliant product shall submit satisfactory proof of identity as specified under sub. (3) (b).

Trans 102.15(2)(f) (f)

Trans 102.15(2)(f)1. 1. Any person applying for an original Wisconsin operator’s license or identification card shall submit satisfactory proof of citizenship, legal permanent resident or conditional resident status of the United States, or legal presence in the United States, as specified under sub. (4).

Trans 102.15(2)(f)2. 2. The department may require a person applying for a reissuance, reinstatement, renewal, or duplicate operator’s license or identification card to provide satisfactory proof of citizenship, legal permanent resident or conditional resident status of the United States, or legal presence in the United States to determine the person’s eligibility for the operator’s license or identification card.

Trans 102.15(2)(g) (g) A person shall provide proof of identity under sub. (3), legal presence under sub. (4), and residency under sub. (5), upon the first application for an original, renewal, reinstatement, or duplicate operator’s license or identification card after any of the following have occurred:

Trans 102.15(2)(g)1. 1. An action which results in the department creating an AKA record in the person’s driver file.

Trans 102.15(2)(g)2. 2. Cancellation of the person’s license or identification card for altering a license or identification card, cancellation for making a fraudulent or falsified application for a license or identification card, or cancellation for violation of s. 343.25 (1), (4), (5), or (6), Stats.

Trans 102.15(2)(g)3. 3. Suspension of the person’s operator’s license under s. 343.34 (2), Stats.

Trans 102.15(2)(g)4. 4. Revocation or suspension of the person’s operating privilege under s. 343.31 (2r), Stats.

Trans 102.15(2)(g)5. 5. Revocation of the person’s operating privilege under s. 343.32 (1s), Stats.

Trans 102.15(2)(g)6. 6. Conviction for a violation of s. 343.14 (5), 343.16 (7) (a) or (b), 343.19 (2), 343.43 (1), 343.50 (4) or (12), or 345.17, Stats.

Trans 102.15(2)(g)7. 7. The department has confiscated a document from the person for any of the reasons set forth in s. Trans 102.025.

Trans 102.15(2)(h) (h) A person shall not be required to provide the proof described in par. (a) 1. to 6. or (c) 1. to 6. if the person is applying without a personal appearance to reinstate a suspended license, revoked license, or identification card; renew a license subject to s. Trans 102.03 (2) and (5); or obtain a duplicate license or identification card, and all of the following are true:

Trans 102.15(2)(h)1. 1. The department possesses records of an acceptable photograph and facsimile signature for the person.

Trans 102.15(2)(h)2. 2. The person’s name as shown on the license is unchanged.

Trans 102.15(2)(h)3. 3. The person is a Wisconsin resident.

Trans 102.15(3) (3) 

Trans 102.15(3)(a) (a) The department may accept any of the following as proof of identity to support issuance of a REAL ID compliant product:

Trans 102.15(3)(a)1. 1. A U.S. passport.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)2. 2. Any of the following certified proofs of birth:

Trans 102.15(3)(a)2.a. a. For a person born in Wisconsin, a copy of the person’s Wisconsin birth certificate issued and certified in accordance with s. 69.21, Stats.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)2.b. b. For a person born in another state or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a certified copy of the person’s birth certificate or the equivalent document from the office or agency of the respective jurisdiction that is charged with issuance of official certificates of birth.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)2.c. c. A consular report of birth abroad issued by the U.S. department of state, Form FS–240, DS–1350 or FS–545.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)3. 3. A permanent resident card (Form I–551) issued by the U.S. department of homeland security or the U.S. immigration and naturalization service.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)4. 4. An employment authorization document issued by the U.S. department of homeland security, Form I–766 or I–688B.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)5. 5. A foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I–94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the United States.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)6. 6. A certificate of naturalization issued by the U.S. department of homeland security, Form N–550 or Form N–570.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)7. 7. A certificate of citizenship, Form N–560 or Form N–561, issued by the U.S. department of homeland security.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)8. 8. A REAL ID driver license or identification card issued in compliance with 6 CFR part 37.

Trans 102.15(3)(a)9. 9. Such other documents as the U.S. department of homeland security may designate by notice published in the federal register pursuant to 6 CFR 37.11 (c) (1) (x).

Trans 102.15 Note Note: 6 CFR 37.11 (c)

Trans 102.15(3)(b) (b) Any one of the following may be accepted as proof of identity to support issuance of a REAL ID noncompliant product:

Trans 102.15(3)(b)1. 1. Any document that is acceptable as proof of identity under par. (a).

Trans 102.15(3)(b)2. 2. Unless a passport is required under this chapter, the department shall accept a U.S. passport that is expired for no more than 5 years for purposes of meeting this requirement.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)3. 3. A Wisconsin REAL ID noncompliant operator’s license bearing a photograph of the person.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)4. 4. A Wisconsin REAL ID noncompliant identification card issued under s. 343.50, Stats., bearing a photograph of the person, other than an identification card issued under s. 343.165 (8), Stats.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)5. 5. A federal I-94 “parole edition” or “refugees version” arrival-departure record, together with a certification, on the department’s form, of the person’s name and date of birth, a copy of a U.S. department of state refugee data center reception and placement program assurance form, and a letter from the person’s sponsoring agency on the agency’s letterhead, supporting the person’s application for a Wisconsin identification card or driver license and confirming the person’s identification. Applicants who are unable to provide a reception and placement program assurance form may be issued a Wisconsin identification card or driver license after the person’s identification has been confirmed by the U.S. citizenship and immigration services.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)6. 6. A federal temporary resident card or employment authorization card, Form I-688, I-688A, I-688B, or I-766.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)7. 7. An American Indian identification card meeting all of the following requirements:

Trans 102.15(3)(b)7.a. a. Issued by a federally recognized tribe or a band of a federally recognized tribe.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)7.b. b. Issued in Wisconsin.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)7.c. c. Includes a photograph and signature or reproduction of a signature of the person.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)7.d. d. Has been approved by the secretary for use as identification.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)8. 8. An adoption, divorce, or name or sex change court order under seal that includes the person’s current full legal name, date of birth, and in the case of a name change or divorce order, the person’s prior name.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)9. 9. An armed forces of the United States common access card or DD Form 2 identification card issued to military personnel.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)10. 10. A department of homeland security/transportation security administration transportation worker identification credential.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)11. 11. A driver license or identification card issued by another jurisdiction except the Dominion of Canada, or a Province thereof, that bears a photo of the applicant or the applicant’s full name and date of birth.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)12. 12. Military discharge papers, including a certified copy of federal form DD-214.

Trans 102.15(3)(b)13. 13. A U.S. government and military-dependent identification card.

Trans 102.15(3)(c) (c) An applicant may be identified by a name other than that appearing on a document presented under par. (a) or (b) if the person has changed their legal name. The department shall retain a copy of any document establishing a name change or variation. The department shall maintain a record of both the recorded name and the name on the source documents in a manner conforming to 6 CFR.37.31. The following may be considered as evidence of a legal name change: