Replacing Lost Permit
Replacing a Lost Wisconsin Instruction Permit: $14 Replacement Fee, Online or In-Person, Temp Paper Same Day
Request a duplicate Wisconsin Class D Instruction Permit online or in person for $14. The online route lets you print a temporary paper permit immediately.
The temp permit stays valid for 45 days. Your hard card arrives by mail within 10 business days.
How Do You Request a Duplicate Wisconsin Instruction Permit?
Wisconsin offers online and in-person duplicate instruction-permit options. Online is convenient when you meet the eligibility rules; some situations require a DMV visit.
| Option | Best For / Eligibility | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Online replacement | Eligible customers with a valid permit and acceptable DMV record/photo; under 18, adult sponsorship is required and driver-education course completion must be electronically on file | Pay online using an accepted method and print the temporary paper permit |
| In-person replacement | Required when online eligibility is not met, when documents must be shown, or when the photo must be changed | Bring required identity/legal-presence documents and MV3001; a temporary credential is issued through the DMV transaction |
Online payment can use credit/debit card, PayPal or electronic check. The online replacement uses the photo already on file.
Can You Replace a Wisconsin Instruction Permit Online If You Are Under 18?
Yes, if you meet the online requirements. Adult sponsorship is required, and your driver-education course completion must already be on file electronically with DMV. If that course-completion record is not on file, you must apply in person.
What If Your Wisconsin Permit Expires Within 30 Days?
You cannot use the online duplicate service if the permit is expired or will expire within 30 days. Apply in person, or check whether you qualify to renew the permit online instead.
How Many Wisconsin Permit Replacements Can You Order Online?
After four online duplicate applications within a rolling 12-month period, the next replacement must be handled in person at a DMV service center.
Can Wisconsin Mail a Replacement Permit to a Temporary Out-of-State Address?
Yes. If you are a Wisconsin resident temporarily living outside the state and otherwise qualify for the online duplicate service, you can have the replacement mailed to your temporary out-of-state address.
Documents Required to Replace a Wisconsin Learner's Permit
For an in-person duplicate, bring proof of identity, your Social Security card or Social Security number, and legal-presence documents if you are not a U.S. citizen.
If you are under 18 and replacing an instruction permit in person, bring a new MV3001 signed by the behind-the-wheel instructor and sponsor. The sponsorship section must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV employee.
Can You Drive While Waiting for Your Wisconsin Replacement Permit?
- After online payment, immediately print your official receipt. This paper serves as your valid driving permit for 45 days.
- Keep the temporary receipt in your possession while driving. No paper means a minimum $200 ticket.
- Your hard card arrives by mail within 10 business days. The duplicate keeps your original permit expiration date (18 months from original issue). If your permit is close to expiring, consider permit renewal instead.
Print two copies of your temporary permit. Keep one in the glove box and one at home. This prevents being stranded if you forget it or it gets damaged.
What If You Do Not Have a Printer for Your Temporary Replacement Permit?
The online duplicate process requires a printer so you can print the temporary paper permit. If you cannot print it, use the in-person replacement option instead so DMV can issue the temporary credential through the service-center transaction.
Common Delays in Wisconsin Duplicate Permit Applications
- Using the online route when DMV requires you to apply in person.
- For an under-18 in-person duplicate, missing the new MV3001 signatures from the behind-the-wheel instructor and sponsor, or missing the required witness/notarization for sponsorship.
- For an under-18 online duplicate, driver-education course completion not yet being on file.
- Identity or Social Security information that DMV cannot verify online.
LAST MODIFIED:JUN 12, 2026
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