Identification Cards in Wisconsin

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SUMMARY: Wisconsin Identification Cards

Applications for a Wisconsin ID card must be made in person. You will need proof of your identity, legal U.S. presence, WI address, and SSN, plus payment for the fee. Renewal and duplicate card applications can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Need a form of ID, but not the driving kind? Then an identification card is the document for you! Continue reading this page to learn how to apply for an ID card from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Wisconsin REAL IDs

The Wisconsin DMV now issues federally-compliant REAL ID cards in addition to non-compliant ID cards. REAL IDs allow you to use your identification card for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. For more details on WI REAL IDs, see below.

Apply for an ID Card in Wisconsin

NOTE: If you'd like a free Wisconsin ID card for voting purposes only, see below.

In Wisconsin, you can apply for an ID card at any age if you:

Are a legal resident of the state.
Don't have a valid U.S. driver's license.
- If you do have one, you must surrender it upon application for a WI identification card.

To apply for a WI non-driver ID card, visit a DMV office and:

Provide proof of your:
- Name and date of birth, such as your:
  - U.S. birth certificate.
  - Passport.
  - Certified birth certificate.
- Identity, such as your:
  - W-2 form.
  - Pay stub that includes your full name and Social Security number (SSN).
  - College ID card.
- Address in WI, such as your:
  - Paycheck, earning statement or stub with employers name and address.
  - Financial institution statement dated within the last 90 days.
  - Rental agreement.
- Legal presence in the U.S., such as your:
  - Valid U.S. passport.
  - Valid foreign passport with valid visa and I-94.
  - U.S. citizenship certificate.
- Social Security number, such as your:
  - Social Security card.
  - W-2 form.
  - Paystub.
Submit a completed Wisconsin Identification Card (ID) Application (Form MV3004).
Surrender your valid U.S. driver's license, if applicable.
Pay the $28 fee.

NOTE: If you had a WI driver's license within the last 8 years, you will only need to provide proof of your identity.

If you provide all of the required documents, you will be issued a REAL ID-compliant card. If you're unable to provide some documents, you may be eligible for a non-REAL ID compliant identification card.

Voter ID Card

You can apply for a free ID card in Wisconsin for voting purposes only, if you:

Will be 18 years old or older by the next election.
Are a U.S. citizen.
Are eligible to vote in Wisconsin.

Applications must be made in person at a WI DMV office. You will need:

A completed:
- Wisconsin Identification Card (ID) Application (Form MV3004).
- DMV Administrator Petition – Unavailable Documentation (Form MV3012).
Proof of your:
- Identity, such as your:
  - U.S. passport.
  - Pay stub.
  - Social Security card.
- Wisconsin Wisconsin address, such as your:
  - Recent utility bill.
  - College ID card.
  - Recent bank statement.

Renew or Replace an ID Card in WI

Your Wisconsin ID card will be valid for 8 years at a time.

Renewals and replacements can be obtained:

Online.
By mail.
In person.

Let's go through the steps for each option below.

NOTES:

If you DO NOT have a REAL ID card but would like one, you must renew/replace your identification card in person.
If you've changed your address, update your information with the Wisconsin DMV before renewing or ordering a duplicate ID card online or by mail.

Online

To renew or replace your WI identification card online, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) website.

You will need to provide:

Your ID card number.
Your Social Security number (SSN).
Payment for the required fee.

You CANNOT renew/replace your ID card online if:

You have changed your name.
You aren't a U.S. citizen.
Your Wisconsin ID card has been expired for longer than 2 years.
Your SSN cannot be verified using the Social Security Online Verification system.
You do not have a photo on file or the photo on file does not match DMV standards.
Your last renewal for your ID card was done online.
Your ID card was cancelled.
You have applied online for 4 duplicates within the last 12 months.
You would like to apply for an original Real ID compliant ID card.
Your address has changed. (ID cards cannot be forwarded).

By Mail

You can order a duplicate or renew your Wisconsin ID card by mail as long as your last renewal was completed in person and you had a new photo taken.

You will need to complete a Wisconsin Identification Card (ID) Application (Form MV3004) and mail it with payment (if applicable) to:

WisDOT
P.O. Box 7995
Madison, WI 53707

In Person

To apply renew or replace your ID card in person, visit a WI DMV office and:

Submit a completed Wisconsin Identification Card (ID) Application (Form MV3004).
Show your WI identification card or other proof of your identity.
Provide proof of your legal U.S. presence.
Pay the required fee.

NOTE: If you would like to apply for a REAL ID identification card, you will also need to provide proof of your legal U.S. status, SSN, WI address, and name change (if applicable). See above for a complete list of documents required.

The Wisconsin DMV will issue you a temporary ID card to use until your permanent card arrives in the mail.

Fees for a State ID Card

Original: $28.
Renewal: $28.
Replacement: $16.

Voter identification cards in Wisconsin are free.

Accepted Payment Methods

Online transactions:
- VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit/debit card.
- eCheck.
By mail:
- Check or money order made payable to “Registration Fee Trust."
In-person transactions:
- Cash.
- Check.
- Money order.

NOTE: Credit/debit card payments will be charged an additional convenience fee.

Forms

MV3012: DMV Administrator Petition; Apply for a free identification card for the sole purpose of voting in Wisconsin if you don't have another form of photo ID. Must provide proof of identity and residency with this DMV form.

MV3004: Identification Card Application; Apply for a WI identification card with the Division of Motor Vehicles.