Form MV3001, Wisconsin Driver License Application

What is MV3001?

Who needs to file MV3001?

When to file MV3001

Documents you need

• Acceptable proof of name and date of birth, listed in DOT publication BDS316 or at wisconsindmv.gov/dl-docs.
• Acceptable proof of legal presence, from the same BDS316 list.
• Acceptable proof of identity, from the BDS316 list.
• Acceptable proof of Wisconsin residency, from the BDS316 list.
• Social Security number, if you have one; it must correspond with the number issued by the Social Security Administration.
• Federal Medical Certificate, for CDL applicants, unless you drive a school bus or drive for a political subdivision.
• Form MV3735, Driver License Hazardous Materials Endorsement Application, only if you apply for a HAZMAT endorsement (HME).
• Form MV3740, School Bus or Alternative Vehicle License Information Request, only if you apply for a school bus endorsement.
• For applicants under 18: an adult sponsor's signed certification, witnessed by a DMV agent or notarized, and a school certification where the application requires it.
• Any driver license or identification card issued by another state, which you must surrender for cancellation before Wisconsin issues yours.

How to fill out MV3001

1. 1

   Gather your proof documents

   Check DOT publication BDS316 or wisconsindmv.gov/dl-docs for acceptable proof of name and date of birth, legal presence, identity and Wisconsin residency before you start.

2. 2

   Enter SSN, name and birth date

   On the back page, print your Social Security Number, your Applicant Name (first, middle, last) and your Birth Date in mm/dd/yyyy format.

3. 3

   Enter residence and mailing addresses

   Write your Residence Address (street, apartment number, city, state, ZIP code). Complete the Mailing Address line only if it differs from your residence.

4. 4

   Add your physical description

   Fill in Sex, Race, Eyes, Hair, Weight and Height. If your name changed since your last license or ID card, enter the Former Name and check Marriage, Divorce or Other (and list the reason).

5. 5

   Answer donor, opt-out and veteran questions

   Questions 1 to 3 cover organ, tissue and eye donor registration, the OPT OUT of having your name and address withheld from lists WisDOT sells, and veteran status for WDVA-registered veterans. Question 7 asks about a donation to donor efforts.

6. 6

   Report license history and other licenses

   Question 4 asks about any revocation, suspension, cancellation, disqualification or denial; question 5 about operating-while-intoxicated convictions outside Wisconsin; question 6 about a license or ID from another state or country, with years of licensed driving experience. List dates and places where asked.

7. 7

   Answer vision and health questions

   Question 8 asks about glasses or contact lenses for driving. Question 9 covers physical limitations. Question 10 covers loss of consciousness or muscle control in the past year; check each condition that applies and list dates.

8. 8

   Certify your citizenship or status

   For question 11, check only one box: U.S. Citizen, Permanent or Conditional Permanent Resident, or Temporary Visitor. Then choose YES or NO on the emergency contact question for law enforcement.

9. 9

   Complete the CDL section if applicable

   CDL applicants answer questions 1 to 9 in the Commercial Driver License Applicant Only section on the front, including states of prior licenses and the air brake and skills-test vehicle questions. Bring your Federal Medical Certificate unless an exception applies.

10. 10

    Complete the under-18 section if applicable

    Applicants under 18 sign the applicant certification. The adult sponsor prints name, relationship and Wisconsin DL/ID number, and signs before a DMV agent or notary. School information goes in the school certification.

11. 11

    Sign, review and download the PDF

    Sign and date the certification at the bottom of the back page and leave Office Use Only blank. Check every answer, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and take it to a DMV service center.

How to submit MV3001

Common mistakes to avoid

• Mailing MV3001 when you do not qualify: mail is allowed only for Wisconsin residents who are temporarily out of state and cannot renew or get a duplicate.
• Leaving out your Social Security number when you have one; the form says you must provide it.
• Checking more than one box on question 11; the form says to check only one of U.S. Citizen, Permanent or Conditional Permanent Resident, or Temporary Visitor.
• Leaving the applicant signature blank on the under-18 section; the form marks it REQUIRED.
• Having the sponsor sign without a DMV agent or notary witnessing, or using a notary seal; the form says DO NOT use a notary seal.
• Using MV3001 alone for a HAZMAT or school bus endorsement; those need Form MV3735 or MV3740.
• Arriving without acceptable proof of name, date of birth, legal presence, identity and Wisconsin residency from the BDS316 list.
• Presenting altered documents or a false statement; the form warns of a fine, up to six months in prison, and one year of license revocation.
• Writing in the Office Use Only block, which the DMV completes.