How can I obtain a Wisconsin driver's license?

Wisconsin law requires Wisconsin residents to obtain a Wisconsin driver's license immediately upon establishment of Wisconsin residency. There is no grace period. It is unlawful for a Wisconsin resident to operate a motor vehicle in Wisconsin with an out-of-state driver's license. Driver's licenses are issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Please visit their Web site for complete information on how to obtain a Wisconsin driver's license: www.dot.wi.gov. It is necessary to have proof of Wisconsin residency; the DOT website has complete information on how to prove residency.

The Department of Transportation operates driver's license service centers in Hudson (Saint Croix County) and Ellsworth (Pierce County). The Hudson Service Center is located in the Hudson Business Park, 2100 O'Neil Road. It is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday and 10 am to 5:30 pm Thursday. The Ellsworth Service Center is located at 414 West Main Street (Pierce County Courthouse Annex). It is open from 9:30 am to 4 pm on the third Tuesday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November. The DOT website features driving directions and maps to the Hudson and Ellsworth service centers.