Adams-Friendship DMV
location_on WI DOT office listing — Adams, WI
Location Details
Address
478 North Oak Street, Adams, WI, 53910
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Taking the Knowledge Test in Wisconsin
Planning to take your written permit test at Adams-Friendship DMV? 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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