Trans 102.15(6)(c) (c) A person who applies for a REAL ID noncompliant product is required to provide a social security number, unless the applicant does not have a social security number and is not eligible for a social security number and submits a statement on a form provided by the department and subscribed under oath or affirmation or witnessed by a division of motor vehicles customer service representative that the applicant does not have a social security number and is not eligible for a social security number.

Trans 102.15 Note Note: See s. 343.14 (2) (br), Stats.

Trans 102.15(6)(d) (d)

Trans 102.15(6)(d)1. 1. The department shall verify an applicant’s social security number with the U.S. social security administration or through another method approved by the U.S. department of homeland security that the social security number presented as part of a REAL ID compliant product application is registered to the applicant.

Trans 102.15(6)(d)2. 2. If the social security number is not verified under subd. 1., the department may not issue a product to the applicant, delay issuance of a product if verification cannot be completed at the time of application, or cancel a product if verification is requested after product issuance and the applicant does not provide verification. The applicant may consult with the U.S. social security administration to determine the reason for that agency’s refusal to verify the applicant’s social security number. Upon resolution with the U.S. social security administration, the person may resubmit an application for verification by the department without additional fees.

Trans 102.15(6)(d)3. 3. The department shall verify the legal status of an applicant who is exempt from providing a social security number under par. (b) prior to issuing a product to the person. The department shall verify the applicant’s I-94 form and any document used as proof of identity or proof of lawful admission into the United States that has been issued by the department of homeland security. If the applicant presents multiple documents issued by department of homeland security, and the department is able to verify one document, the additional documents do not need to be verified.

Trans 102.15 Note Note: 6 CFR 37.13 (b) (1).

Trans 102.15(6)(d)4. 4. The department may not issue a product to an applicant if the department of homeland security does not verify the applicant’s legal status as provided in subd. 3. The department shall refer the applicant to the U.S. citizenship and immigration services to determine the reason for that agency’s refusal to verify the applicant’s legal status. Upon resolution with the U.S. citizenship and immigration service, the person may resubmit an application for a product to the department for verification without additional fees.

Trans 102.15(6)(d)5. 5. The applicant shall present the examiner the applicant’s original social security card or other documentation satisfactory to the department for verification, notwithstanding other provisions in this subsection, when any of the following apply:

Trans 102.15(6)(d)5.a. a. A duplicate social security number is found on the department’s driver files and assigned to another person.

Trans 102.15(6)(d)5.b. b. The social security number provided on the applicant’s current application does not match the number provided by the applicant on a previous application that is recorded on the applicant’s driver file.

Trans 102.15(6)(d)5.c. c. The social security number does not match the format of social security numbers issued by the U.S. social security administration.

Trans 102.15(6)(d)5.d. d. The department is advised by a state, federal, or local government agency that the social security number provided by the applicant is suspected to not belong to the applicant, to have been used by multiple persons, or to have been assigned to a person other than the applicant.

Trans 102.15 Note Note: See s. 343.165 (3) (c), Stats., 6 CFR 37.11 (e) (2) and 49 CFR 37.13 (b) (2).

Trans 102.15(6)(e) (e) The department may issue a special number, in lieu of the social security number, to identify an applicant who does not have an existing driver file in Wisconsin and was issued an original instruction permit when the applicant has not been issued a social security number or the applicant’s social security number is not available. The applicant is required to provide their social security number on any subsequent application following the original issuance of the instruction permit.

Trans 102.15(7) (7) The department may issue a temporary driver receipt for operation of Class D or M vehicles to a person who is temporarily unable to meet the identification requirements of sub. (3). The temporary driver receipt shall state the date of issue, shall be clearly marked “NOT VALID FOR IDENTIFICATION,” and shall be validated for the operation of a vehicle for a stated period of up to 60 days from the date issued. The person may complete their operator’s license application within this period by presenting proof of the person’s name and date of birth in accordance with sub. (3) (a). For good cause shown, the department may renew the driving receipt once for an additional period of no more than 60 days. This subsection applies only to persons who meet all of the following:

Trans 102.15(7)(a) (a) Were previously issued an operator’s license in another jurisdiction and surrendered the operator’s license to the department.

Trans 102.15(7)(b) (b) Are unable to immediately provide proof of name and date of birth in accordance with sub. (3) (a), but state they will be able to do so.

Trans 102.15(7)(c) (c) Submit an otherwise complete and acceptable application, including the proof of identity required by sub. (3) and social security number required by sub. (6).

Trans 102.15 Note Note: Form MV3432, Receipt.

Trans 102.15(8) (8) The department may require additional documentation or proof of identity beyond the minimum requirements of this section from an applicant if the department has been notified that the applicant may be a victim of identity theft or if the applicant has provided documentation to the department that could not be verified.

Trans 102.15(9) (9) The department may verify or attempt to verify any information provided in support of an application for a product and, if it is unable to verify the information, may decline to issue the product until verifiable documentation or information is presented to support the application.

Trans 102.15(10) (10) 

Trans 102.15(10)(a) (a) The department may issue a REAL ID noncompliant identification card or REAL ID noncompliant Class D or M operator’s license without capturing a digital image of all documents provided by the applicant provided the conditions specified in s. 343.165 (7), Stats., are met.

Trans 102.15(10)(b) (b) The department may issue a REAL ID noncompliant Class D or M operator’s license or a REAL ID noncompliant identification card to a person who was issued a product by the department and identified as a U.S. citizen prior to January 1, 2013, and for whom the department has records without additional documentation required under s. 343.165 (1), Stats. This exemption does not apply if the department has any basis for suspecting the person is not the person identified in the document or if the department receives any evidence of a discrepancy in the proofs required for product issuance.

Trans 102.15 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1984, No. 337, eff. 2-1-84; emerg. am. eff. 6-24-86; r. and recr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; am. (6) (intro.), Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; am. (3) (a) 5., 6., 11., (4) (a) (intro.), 2., 4. to 8., 13., 19., (5) (a) (intro.), cr. (3) (a) 14. to 18., (4) (intro.), (a) 20., (b), renum. (4) (b) (intro.), 1., 4., 6. and 7. to be (4) (c) (intro.), 1. to 4. and am. (4) (c) (intro.), r. (4) (b) 2., 3., 5., Register, January, 1997, No. 493, eff. 2-1-97; am. (2) (a), (c) (intro.), 7., (3) (a) (intro.), 8., 16., (3) (b) 1., 3., (c) and (4) (a) 1., (4) (b) 2., (6) (intro.) and (b), cr. (3) (a) 19., (4) (a) 21, Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; emerg. am. (3) (a) 8., eff. 12-21-01; CR 02-005: am. (3) (a) 8. Register May 2002 No. 557, eff. 6-1-02; corrections in (2) (c) 4. and 5. made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2002 No. 557; CR 04-100: am. (2) (c) (intro.), (3) (a) 2., 4. to 8., 11. and 15. to 19., (3) (b) 1., (4) (a) (intro.) 2., 5. to 7., 12., 18., 19 and 21, (5) (a) to (c), cr. (2) (c) 8., (3) (a) 20., (4) (a) 22. and 23., (c) 5. and (4m), (5) (a) 4. and (bm), r. (3) (a) 12. to 14. and (4) (a) 8. to 10., 15., 17. and 20., r. and recr. (4) (b) and (c) 2., renum. (7) to be s. Trans 102.025 (1), Register June 2005 No. 594, eff. 7-1-05; CR 05-109: am. (6) (intro.) Register April 2006 No. 604, eff. 5-1-06; CR 06-082: cr. (2) (bm) and(3m) Register December 2006 No. 612, eff. 4-1-07; CR 06-128: am. (3) (a) 2., 4., (4) (a) 2. and 5., r. (3) (a) 16., 19., 20., (4) (a) 1., 6., 7., 12., 14., 18., 19., 21. and 22., (b), (c) (intro.), 1., 3. to 5., (4m) (a), (e) and (8), cr. (3) (a) 21., (4) (a) 24. and (4m) (f), renum. (4) (c) 2. to be (4) (c) and am. (4) (c) (intro.) Register April 2007 No. 616, eff. 5-1-07; correction in (3m) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686; CR 14-061: am. (2) (c), renum. (3) (a) 2. (Note) to (3) (am) and am., am. (3) (a) 6., renum. (3) (b) to (5m) (a) and am. (5m) (a) (intro.) and 2., renum. (3) (c) to (5m) (c) and am., cr. (3) (d), (5m) (title), (b), (e), am. (6) (intro.) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15; EmR1636: emerg. cr. (3) (c), renum. (3) (d) to (3) (d) (intro.) and 1. and am., cr. (3) (d) 2., am. (5) (a), cr. (5) (d), am. (5m) (b) 1., 2., renum. (5m) (b) 3. to (5m) (b) 3. and 3g. (intro.) and am., am. (5m) (c), cr. (6m), eff. 12-7-16; CR 16-040: cr. (3) (c), renum. from (3) (d) to (3) (d) (intro.) and 1. and am., cr. (3) (d) 2., am. (5) (a), cr. (5) (d), am. (5m) (b) 1., 2., renum. from (5m) (b) 3. to (5m) (b) 3. and 3g. (intro.) and am., am. (5m) (c), cr. (5m) (f), (g), (h), cr. (6m) Register April 2017 No. 736, eff. 5-1-17; correction in (3) (am), (6m) (a), (b) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register April 2017 No. 736; CR 22-048: am. (3) (a) 2., 15. (intro.), (5) (d), (5m) (b) 1., 3g. h., (6m) (e) Register July 2023 No. 811, eff. 8-1-23; CR 23-042: r. and recr. Register April 2025 No. 832, eff. 5-1-25; correction in (2) (a) 6., (b) 1., 3., 4., (c) (intro.), 2., 3., 6., (g) 2., 6., (3) (a) 8., (7) (a), and, as renumbered, (10) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., (8) to (11) renumbered to (7) to (10) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register April 2025 No. 832.

Trans 102.16 Trans 102.16 Product and license endorsement issuance periods.

Trans 102.16(1) (1) Expiration with end of legal presence in the United States. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a product issued to a person who is not a U.S. citizen or national or who is not an unconditional permanent resident of the United States shall expire on the earlier of the last date the person’s legal presence in the United States is authorized according to the documentation of legal presence provided by the person as part of their application, or the expiration date of the product determined under subs. (2) to (8).

Trans 102.16 Note Note: See ss. 343.03 (3m), 343.20 (1m), and 343.50 (5) (c), Stats.