(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Motor Vehicles completed 2.3 million transactions at its 80 facilities in 2024 while 30,421 renewed their driver license online and 35,655 requested a copy of their driver record.
Overall, the DMV completed 922,374 vehicle registrations/titles and 928,163 driver licenses and ID transactions including new, renewals and replacements during the year.
The numbers were preliminarily totaled through Dec. 12.
“As a state agency, it’s our responsibility to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We’ve added many innovative and self-service options that are convenient and easy to use,” DMV Administrator Tommy Winkler said. “Behind this customer-service focus is the work of our DMV team members across the state. Their dedication allows us to deliver timely, accurate and professional assistance that sets an industry standard for DMV service.”
The state spent $6 million to provide free driver training courses to nearly 10,000 low-income students through Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program.
The DMV gave 288,340 Knowledge Tests to new drivers along with 110,746 Skills Tests with DMV driving examiners and responded with 240,970 answers to customer emails during 2024.
The state also provided new EV/hybrid stickers to nearly 168,000 electric and hybrid vehicles as required by a new law.
