Registration Information

Per Wis. Admin. Code § 305.34, no person may perform structural welding under Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 334 and Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 361 to 366 unless the person holds a registration issued by the Department as a registered Welder.

A person who does structural steel welding as a registered Welder shall do all of the following:

• Perform only structural welding procedures for which the person has qualified by test within the last four years;
• Carry proof as to which welding procedures the person has qualified by test;
• Present upon request to the Department or its representative proof of the qualified welding procedures;
• Identify the welding on each structurally significant member with a distinguishing mark stamped on the member by the person doing the welding.

Pre-Credential Education Information

A person applying for a Welder registration shall have completed a structural welding test within one year prior to the date of application and submit the "Evidence of Completion of Welding Tests (Form SBD-10899)" document.  Please see list of Weld Test Conductors below.

Application for Registration

Reinstate a Welder Registration that has been Expired more than 4 Years

1. Complete structural welding test within one year prior to the date of application. 
2. Submit an application, supporting documentation and fee:
• Application for Welder Registration (Form #3100)
• $75.00 total fee ($15.00 application fee, $35.00 credential fee, and $25.00 late renewal fee)

Wisconsin State-Certified Weld Test Conductor List

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of Wisconsin state-certified Weld Test Conductors.  The current status of a credential holder can be found HERE.  If you are a Wisconsin state-certified Weld Test Conductor and would like to be added to the list, email your request to DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov.

Renewal Information

Requirements

• FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
• Take and pass the Structural Welding Test within 1 year prior to submitting application for renewal.

Renewal Methods

• Mail Renewal Reminder/Application to:

Department of Safety and Professional Services

Trades Credentialing Unit
PO Box 78780
Milwaukee, WI  53293-0780

If you have questions regarding your renewal, please email DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov.

When mailing your renewal, please allow up to 21 calendar days [per Wis. Admin. Code SPS § 305.04 (1)] from the date your payment is processed to receive an update regarding your renewal.