Homeschoolers get driver’s licenses just like everyone else. Before age 18 Wisconsin residents must take a classroom or online driver’s education course followed by behind-the-wheel instruction. Courses may be offered through your local school district or by private driving schools in your area. Driving education is overseen by the Department of Motor Vehicles, not the Department of Public Instruction.  It is not possible for a homeschooling administrator (parent/guardian) to provide the classroom portion of driver’s education that is recognized for licensing purposes.

If you choose to use an online instruction course, make sure to confirm with the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles that it is an accredited course and that the online service is authorized to issue form MV-3001 at the conclusion of the course. If students are under 18 the MV-3001 must be signed by an accredited driver’s education instructor. There are online “driver training” courses that do NOT result in having the correct credentials to take the permit test.