If you are establishing residency in Wisconsin (renting or owning
a residence, paying WI taxes, or voting), you need to apply for a WI driver's
license within 30 days. To obtain a driver's license, a service
member must surrender their current state driver's license and show a signature
ID. A vision test is required of all individuals. Those
not having a U.S. driver's license need to complete a written and road
test.
If you are not establishing WI residency, check with your home
state about driver's license renewals.
To register a vehicle in the state
of Wisconsin, you must have the title or registration card. If you
are choosing to register the vehicle in WI as a non-resident, or if you
purchased the vehicle within 90 days of becoming a resident in WI, you must show
proof of tax paid (at least 5% state and .5% local tax).
Foreign-made
vehicles have to be inspected at port-of-entry to see if they meet EPA emission
standards and receive certification. Wisconsin needs all
certifications verifying the vehicle meets standards. You must
register your vehicle immediately upon moving to WI.
If you are not
registering your vehicle in WI, check with your state about registration of your
vehicle.