Driver’s License / DMV

About Driving

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in charge of driving regulations in the state of Wisconsin. Municipalities have regulations regarding local parking.

Driver’s Licenses

ou are considered a Wisconsin resident if your principal residence is in the state, or you pay income taxes here, or you have registered to vote here. You can have a REAL ID driver’s license or a state ID card, but not both. You must apply for a Wisconsin driver’s license within 60 days of establishing Wisconsin residency. The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides online information regarding documentation needed; motor vehicle registration, title and plates; application; appointment scheduling and more transportation information at wisconsindot.gov, Additionally, you can complete your application and prepare for your visit to a Customer Service Center by going through the DL Guide, available at https://app.wi.gov/DLGuides/.

Customer Service Centers

Central: 2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee

Downtown: 819 N. 6th St., Milwaukee

Northeast: 6073 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee

Northwest: 7301 W. Mill Rd., Milwaukee

South: 1835 College Ave., South Milwaukee

Southwest: 5500 W. Grange Ave., Greendale

Kenosha: 4911 88th Ave., Ste. A, Kenosha

Racine/Sturtevant: 9531 Rayne Rd., Sturtevant

Waukesha: 2019 Golf Rd., Pewaukee

Ozaukee: 501 N. Dekora Woods Blvd., Saukville

Washington: 1516 W Paradise Dr, West Bend

Vehicle Registration

All motor vehicles operated in Wisconsin must be registered with the state. Applications for a certificate of title and registration may be downloaded at wisconsindot.gov and mailed in for processing or obtained at a Department of Motor Vehicles customer service center.

Vehicle Emission Tests

Vehicles registered in the following southeastern Wisconsin counties are required to complete an emissions test: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha.

Find a Testing Location

You can locate a nearby emissions testing center here: https://www.wisconsinvip2.org/findatestcenter

WIVIP Testing Locations with self-service kiosks available:

WIVIP North (Brown Deer)

8718 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224

WIVIP South (Oak Creek)

9300 S 27th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m

24/7 Self-Service Kiosks:

Short on time? WIVIP kiosks are available 24/7, so you can complete your emissions test whenever it’s convenient for you.

Overnight Parking

Many Milwaukee-area communities restrict overnight parking on city and village streets. Rules vary by municipality, so it is important to check local regulations before parking overnight.

For official information on overnight parking permits:
Check Overnight Parking Requirements →https://city.milwaukee.gov/Parking/ParkingPermits/NightParkingPermits