Madison DMV Southwest Service Center
location_on WI DOT office listing — Madison, WI
Location Details
Address
2344 South Park Street, Madison, WI
Phone
Not listed — call the WI DOT main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official WI DOT site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Wisconsin
Planning to take your written permit test at Madison DMV Southwest Service Center? Here's what WI DOT requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 50 multiple-choice questions; must score 80% or better to pass (40 of 50 correct).
Appointments: No — knowledge tests are administered on a walk-in basis at DMV Customer Service Centers; DMV does not schedule appointments for knowledge tests.
Bring: Proof of name and date of birth (certified birth certificate/passport), Social Security number, proof of Wisconsin residency (2 documents), proof of legal name change if applicable, and parental sponsorship form if under 18.
If you don't pass: No overall limit; may retake as needed.
Renewing Your License in Wisconsin
Wisconsin licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $34. Online renewal is available to U.S. citizens age 64 or under holding a regular (Class D) license that is unexpired or expired less than 1 year. CDL holders, non-citizens without verifiable SSN, suspended/revoked drivers, and those needing certain updates must renew in person.
When to renew: Up to 1 year before expiration; renewal reminders sent 45-60 days before birthday
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step WI renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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