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Replacing a lost Wisconsin driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Apply online for a duplicate if your license is valid for more than 30 more days and you are a U.S. citizen.

    Source: wisconsindot.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Have your license number, last four SSN digits, date of birth and ZIP code ready.

    Source: wisconsindot.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Go in person instead if your card expires within 30 days or you need changes or a first REAL ID.

    Source: wisconsindot.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Pay the $14 duplicate fee.

    Source: wisconsindot.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Use the emailed receipt as your license until the card arrives within 10 business days.

    Source: wisconsindot.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Replacement fee
A duplicate driver license costs $14.Source: wisconsindot.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Wisconsin guide

Instruction permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to WisconsinSteps and official links →

Official Wisconsin links

Agency home pagewisconsindot.gov ↗Appointmentsmydmvvisit.wi.gov ↗Driver handbookwisconsindot.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)wisconsindot.gov ↗Online renewalwisconsindot.gov ↗REAL IDwisconsindot.gov ↗Permit and first licensewisconsindot.gov ↗New residentswisconsindot.gov ↗Replace a licensewisconsindot.gov ↗Feeswisconsindot.gov ↗

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