Who Can be a Sponsor for a Students Under 18 Getting a Wisconsin Driver's License

If you are under age 18 you must have an adult sponsor sign the Wisconsin Driver License (DL) Application MV3001.

• The sponsor accepts liability, meaning they are legally and financially responsible for incidents caused by the minor driving.

• The sponsor may remove their sponsorship at any time.

• The sponsor will sign and verify that the person under 18 years of age is enrolled in a school program and is not habitually truant.

• The sponsor will also verify driving hours at the probationary license phase.

You will still need a sponsor during your probationary phase until you turn 18.

Who may sign as a sponsor?

1. Parent, stepparent or legal guardian

2. Sponsoring parent of a foreign exchange student

If the teen applicant is not living with a parent or legal guardian, the following people may sign as a sponsor and accept liability:

• Grandparent

• Aunt or uncle

• Sibling 18 years of age or older

• Spouse 18 years of age or older

• Foster parent

You must file proof of insurance instead of having a sponsor if you meet the criteria below:

• You are under 18 years old

• Do not have a living parent

• Do not live with your parent(s) and are a full-time student or earning a living

• Are a ward of the state, county or court and have been placed in a foster home or in the care of a religious welfare service

• Are married and your spouse is under 18 years of age