Reinstating a Driver's License in Wisconsin
How to check your Wisconsin license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Wisconsin residents can check reinstatement eligibility and reinstate online with their Wisconsin DL/ID number, last four digits of their SSN and date of birth (online transactions cannot be cancelled or refunded); Wisconsin DMV, Reinstate your suspended or revoked license; Wisconsin DMV fees
| Checking and reinstating a license | Wisconsin residents can check reinstatement eligibility and reinstate online with their Wisconsin DL/ID number, last four digits of their SSN and date of birth (online transactions cannot be cancelled or refunded); pending violations or unreported convictions may affect eligibility. You can also mail your full name, date of birth, license number, current address and the fee (check or money order to Registration Fee Trust) to the DMV, processed within two business days of receipt, or reinstate in person at a DMV service center with form MV3001. The reinstatement fee is $60, or $200 for OWI-related revocations or suspensions (violations on or after July 1, 2010). Eligibility and online reinstatement: https://trust.dot.state.wi.us/orsm/ ; fees: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/dmv-fees.aspx |
|---|---|
| License suspension | Grounds include accumulating 12 or more demerit points in 12 months (2 months to 1 year depending on points and license type), OWI convictions (revocation of 6 to 9 months for a first offense), and improperly refusing a chemical test (one-year revocation for a first refusal). Suspensions for unpaid fines or no insurance and reinstatement fees were not confirmed. |
| Hardship or restricted license | An occupational license is available under Wis. Stat. § 343.10: at any time after a first OWI conviction revocation, after 30 days of a first refusal revocation, and at any time for an under-21 absolute sobriety violation. Occupational license eligibility after a points suspension was not confirmed. |
Where to get help in Wisconsin
More Wisconsin traffic tickets & dui
- DUI Laws in Wisconsin
- How Driver Points Work in Wisconsin
- Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in Wisconsin
- All Wisconsin traffic tickets & dui rules
FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin residents can check reinstatement eligibility and reinstate online with their Wisconsin DL/ID number, last four digits of their SSN and date of birth (online transactions cannot be cancelled or refunded); pending violations or unreported convictions may affect eligibility. You can also mail your full name, date of birth, license number, current address and the fee (check or money order to Registration Fee Trust) to the DMV, processed within two business days of receipt, or reinstate in person at a DMV service center with form MV3001. The reinstatement fee is $60, or $200 for OWI-related revocations or suspensions (violations on or after July 1, 2010).
What gets your license suspended in Wisconsin?
Grounds include accumulating 12 or more demerit points in 12 months (2 months to 1 year depending on points and license type), OWI convictions (revocation of 6 to 9 months for a first offense), and improperly refusing a chemical test (one-year revocation for a first refusal).
Can you get a hardship license in Wisconsin?
An occupational license is available under Wis. Stat. § 343.10: at any time after a first OWI conviction revocation, after 30 days of a first refusal revocation, and at any time for an under-21 absolute sobriety violation.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.