Definition of Wisconsin Residency

In order to purchase a Wisconsin resident license, you will be required to provide proof of Wisconsin residency.

Section 29.001(69), Wisconsin Statutes, states:

"Resident" means a person who has maintained his or her place of permanent abode in this state for a period of 30 days immediately preceding his or her application for an approval. Domiciliary intent is required to establish that a person is maintaining his or her place of permanent abode in this state. Mere ownership of property is not sufficient to establish domiciliary intent. Evidence of domiciliary intent includes, without limitation, the location where the person votes, pays personal income taxes or obtains a driver's license.

Acceptable forms of identification to verify residency include:

1. Valid Wisconsin driver's license (or letter of revocation or suspension);
2. Department of Transportation identification card; or
3. Documentation verifying current name and address, which could include a car registration, union cards, payroll stub or WI safety education card.