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DMV customer service centers accept cash or checks only (please make checks payable to "Registration Fee Trust"). Credit cards are accepted for online and phone transactions.

Fees collected support the Department of Transportation budget.

Regular driver license (DL):	Fees
Instruction permit (Class D)	$35
Instruction permit renewal (12 month)	$35
Original probationary (Class D) (expires 2 years from next birthday)	$28
Original regular (Class D) (expires 3 years from next birthday)	$28
Renewal (8 year) (see renewal note below)	$34
Duplicate	$14
Occupational	$50
Occupational (court ordered)	$40
Skills exam (Class D)	$15
Renewal late fee: Drivers who fail to renew their driver's license by their birthday will pay a late fee in addition to the usual driver license fee. More information on driver license late fee)	$5
Motorcycle license endorsement:
Instruction permit (6 months)	$32
Original (Class M) (prorated on expiration of current license)	$22
Renewal (8 year)	$18
Skills exam (Class M)	$15
Commercial driver license (CDL):
Instruction permit (Class A, B, C) (6 months)	$30
Original (Class A, B, C) (prorated for time remaining on existing Wisconsin driver license)	$74
Renewal (Class A, B, C) (8 year)	$74
Duplicate	$14
School bus endorsement - S	$5
"H" endorsement threat assessment (payable to DMV and non-refundable) plus $37.25 (payable to IBT)	$44 $34 (if in conjunction with a CDL renewal)
Class upgrades	$15 (one or more classes)
Endorsement upgrades	$5 (each) plus a $10 issuance fee
Lifting restriction - "No CMV operation in interstate commerce"	$14
Lifting restrictions - "No CMV operation with air brakes"	$15 (plus skills exam fee)
Skills exam (Class A, B, C)	$20
Skills exam school bus (Class B, C, D)	$15
Knowledge test	$0
Identification cards (ID):
Original (8 year) (if criteria are met)	$28
Renewal (8 year)	$28
Duplicate	$16
For purposes of voting	free
Driver record abstracts:
Driver record abstract	$7 per record
Certified driver records	$12 per record
Public Abstract Request System (PARS)	$5 per record search
Automated own record request	$5
Other fees:
Reinstatement fee	$60
Driver license reinstatement for OWI-related revocations or suspensions	$200 (effective for violations on or after July 1, 2010)
ID card reinstatement from cancellation	$28
Vehicle registration reinstatement for accident suspensions	$50
Recertification of insurance	$3

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Call: (608) 266-2353

Related links:

Driver license late fee

Vehicle fees

Driver licensing fees

Regular driver license (DL):

Fees

Motorcycle license endorsement:

Commercial driver license (CDL):

Identification cards (ID):

Driver record abstracts:

Other fees:

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email serviceCall: (608) 266-2353

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Call: (608) 266-2353