{"id":3802,"date":"2023-03-28T14:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T19:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/wisconsin-drivers-license-and-state-id\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:45:57","slug":"wisconsin-drivers-license-and-state-id","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/wisconsin-drivers-license-and-state-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin State ID &amp; Driver&#8217;s License"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>If you do not plan on getting a driver&#8217;s license, it is recommended that you get a Wisconsin State ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wisconsin State ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be used as identification instead of carrying your passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For those of legal age, it can be used to buy tobacco (21) and alcohol (21).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used to enter age-restricted locations such as bars and dance clubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used to obtain a Milwaukee Public Library Card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Wisconsin State ID can be obtained at any Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information including cost can be found at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwisconsindot.gov%2FPages%2Fdmv%2Flicense-drvs%2Fhow-to-apply%2Fid-card.aspx&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csachadek%40uwm.edu%7C15061ba748a140626be508db4d8309b8%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C638188997420725750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=q41l%2FxGrg26jqNf6Nm1n9WQky0yDqIb%2BkK%2FqmMt063s%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin DMV Official Government Site &#8211; Obtaining an identification (ID) card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wisconsin Driver&#8217;s License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A driver&#8217;s license is considered official ID and can be used for all the reasons above, so if you plan on getting it, the state ID is not necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically your home country&#8217;s driving permit can be used for one year from entry; however, you will need to check with the DMV to ensure your license is accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A written test and possibly a road test are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If under 21 a Probationary License will be issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information, including cost, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwisconsindot.gov%2FPages%2Fdmv%2Flicense-drvs%2Fhow-to-apply%2Fget-lic.aspx&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csachadek%40uwm.edu%7C15061ba748a140626be508db4d8309b8%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C638188997420725750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CcYBmnwK5SC8sLbk4vodEWwP5BP301XqL%2Fr8fo5PnEQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin DMV Official Government Site &#8211; Application for a driver license<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of what your WI Diver&#8217;s License will look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"4688\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2023\/05\/WI-License.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2023\/05\/WI-License.png 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2023\/05\/WI-License-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4043\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">Student Life<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/avoiding-scams-targeting-international-students\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Avoiding Scams Targeting International Students<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/housing\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Housing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/money-and-banking\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Money &amp; 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