Wisconsin teen permit rules
Minimum permit age
15
Requirements under 18
Applicants under 18 must be at least 15 and enrolled in certified driver education, with an instructor certifying MV3001. A parent, stepparent or other adult sponsor signs; in qualifying circumstances, insurance evidence can substitute. They must attend a school, equivalency or home-based private program, or have completed high school or its recognized equivalent, and cannot be habitual truants.
Driver’s education
Applicants under 18 must be enrolled in a certified driver-education program.
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Handbook and related study
Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook · 2026 · Official handbook
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