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Now Live: Easier Online License Applications and ​Renewals!

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​LicensE is your online, self-guided occupational license application platform. 

Please review the helpful links below:

• Find step-by-step instruction for license renewal here.
• Find a list of license renewals available via LicensE in the chart on the LicensE Customer Information page.
  
• Find all licenses available via LicensE, plus user guides and other resources, on the LicensE Customer Information page.
• Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.
  

Our LicensE Application Status Lookup tool makes it easier for employees, and helps academic advisors support students during the license application process. To access the Application Status Lookup tool, you will need the applicant's 10-digit PAR number. An applicant may provide the number to anyone who could support their application. Find more information in our news release about this tool. ​​

​​License Information​

Per Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2), the required renewal date for the Sign Language Interpreter-Advanced Deaf credential is 08/31/ each odd numbered year.  Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

Pre-Credential Information

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 440.032(3)(f) an Sign Language Interpreter-Advanced Deaf license applicant must satisfy ALL of the following: 

• Hold at least an associate degree or satisfies an alternate pathway for education, as determined by the Department after receiving advice from the Sign Language Interpreters Advisory Committee. 
  
• Holds certified deaf interpreter certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID​), or its successor or an equivalent certification, as determined by the Department after receiving advice from the Sign Language Interpreters Advisory Committee.​
  

Application for Lice​nsure

Renewal Information

Requirements

• FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fee)
• SIG (Signature regarding validity of credentials required to retain Sign Language Interpreter License)
• If your legal status as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States has changed since the issuance of your credential or your last renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 266-2112 or dsps@wisc​onsin.gov.
  

Renewal Method

• Online Log In: LicensE (For assistance see LicensE​ Customer In​formation or contact renewal staff at DSPSRenewal@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2112.) ​
  

2011 Wisc​​onsin Act 210​ (effective June 1, 2012)

This Act extends the license of a service member if the license expires while they are on active duty from 90 days to 180 days from the date of discharge. The same applies to a spouse of a service member if the spouse does not practice under their license while the service member is on active duty and does not practice because the service member is on active duty.

This Act repeals a provision of prior law that required a service member to meet all of the requirements for license extension or renewal, except for continuing education requirements, in order to have the license extended.

Service members and spouses may request extensions of licenses beyond 180 days from discharge and may request a waiver or extension of time to complete continuing education requirements due to hardship. Please view Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension Form R210.​