In Wisconsin, you must be at least 15 years and 6 months of age (15 ½) to obtain an Instruction Permit

Anyone who is learning to drive a car or light truck (Class D), motorcycle (Class M) or commercial motor vehicle (Classes A, B and C) must first obtain an instruction permit. Permits are issued at all DMV customer service centers located throughout the state

The Requirements to Obtain a Wisconsin Regular Instruction Permit Can be found here:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/yr-frst-lcns/permit.aspx

To obtain an original (first) Class D instruction permit, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, legal permanent resident status, conditional resident status or temporary visitor status
• Provide proof of name and date of birth​
• Provide proof of identity​
• Provide proof of Wisconsin residency if you are 18 years of age or older
• Provide your Social Security number (you can fulfill your proof of identity requirement by presenting your Social Security card)
• Pass the appropriate knowledge, sign and vision tests
• Pay the appropriate driver licensing fees
• Complete a Wisconsin Driver License Application MV3001

If you are under the age of 18, you must fulfill these additional requirements:

• Be at least 15 years and 6 months of age
• You must be enrolled in a certified driver education program. Your Wisconsin Driver License Application MV3001 must be signed by the instructor in the proper certification area and your first behind-the-wheel lesson must be conducted within 60 days of the date signed on MV3001
• If you have not completed your driver education course and are still activity engaged, your driver license application MV3001 must be signed by the instructor in the proper certification area and your first behind-the-wheel lesson must be conducted within 60 days of the date signed on the MV3001
• ​If you have completed your driver education course, your driver education school must submit your course completion electronically to the DMV
• You must have the signature of a parent, step-parent or other adult sponsor, or under certain circumstances file proof ​​of insurance.
• You must be enrolled in a school program or high school equivalency program, have graduated from high school or have been granted a declaration of high school graduation equivalency, or be enrolled in a home-based private education program, and not be a habitual truant

The Requirements to Obtain a Wisconsin Graduated License can be found here:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/yr-frst-lcns/gdlfaqs.aspx

A ​graduated driver license (GDL) has passenger and hour restrictions to reduce risk. GDL helps keep novice drivers (ages 15 1/2 to age 18) out of high-risk driving situations, such as driving at night or with multiple peer passengers, while giving them the opportunity to gain experience and develop their driving skills in lower-risk situations

The Requirements to Obtain a Wisconsin Probationary License are:

Wisconsin residents UNDER 18 years of age may obtain a probationary driver license if they fulfill the following requirements:

• Are at least 16 years old
• Have passed an approved driver education course.
• Have an adult sponsor
• Complete a Wisconsin Driver license Application form MV3001 – including your Social Security number
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, legal permanent resident status, conditional resident status or temporary visitor status
• Provide proof of name and date of birth​
• Provide proof of identity​.
• Have held an Instruction Permit for at least six months
• Have been violation free for six months
• Have 30 hours of driving experience (10 of which must be at night)
• ​Are enrolled in a school program or high school equivalency program and are not a habitual truant, or have graduated from high school or been granted a declaration of high graduation equivalency, or are enrolled in a home-based private education program
• Pass the driving skills test
• Pay the necessary fees

The required documents can be found here:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/documentation.aspx

Acceptable documents for a Wisconsin driver license or identification (ID) card are:

• Proof of name and date of birth
• Proof of identity​
• Proof of citizenship or legal status in the U.S.​
• Proof of Wisconsin residency
• Proof of Social Security Number
• Proof of name change​

You must pass a knowledge test. There are 50 multiple-choice questions on the knowledge test, based on the Wisconsin Drivers Manual. A score of 80% is required to pass. To pass you must get 40 out of 50 questions correct

Schedule your road test appointment here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/sch-road-test/schedule.aspx

• The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Phone Numbers for all Offices can he found here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/contact-us/dmv-contact.aspx
• The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver’s License phone number is (608) 264-7447

• The email address for Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver’s License Information is: information.dmv@dot.wi.gov
• Emails by Topic Can be Sent here: https://trust.dot.state.wi.us/eif/emailInq.do?action=lookUpInquiry

• The Website for the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/external/dmv.aspx
• The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver’s License services page is: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/external/bds-landing.aspx
• The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online services page is: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/online.aspx
• Wisconsin DMV Driver’s License appointments can be made online here: https://dlguides.wi.gov/

Wisconsin DMV hours and locations and branch phone numbers can be found here: https://trust.dot.state.wi.us/cscfinder/cscsearch.do

If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign your Instruction Permit or Driver’s License application

A vision test is required to obtain a Wisconsin Instruction Permit and Driver’s License

A physical exam is not required to obtain a Wisconsin Instruction Permit or Driver’s License

A photograph will be taken at the Wisconsin DMV office

• Hold your permit for at least 6 months if you are under 18 before you can get a Driver’s License
• Get 30 hours of driving practice and complete a driver’s education course
• Take your first driving lesson within 60 days
• If you are over 18, you only have to wait a week to apply for your license