Relocation Guide 2019-2020

rural Racine County; and CenturyLink (Telephone: 877-578-8187) serves Mukwonago, North Prairie and other areas of southwestern Waukesha County. Cable telephone services are available in most areas of the five-county region through Spectrum (formerly Time-Warner Cable). ABOUT DRIVING The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in charge of driving regulations in the state of Wisconsin. Municipalities have regulations regarding local parking. DRIVER’S LICENSES All drivers in Wisconsin must be licensed by the state after their residen- cy is established. Drivers possessing out-of-state licenses can apply for a Wisconsin license by bringing their existing driver’s license, proof of identi- ty, proof of residency and their Social Security number. A vision test and fee are required. More information is avail- able at wisconsindot.gov . Customer Service Centers Central: 2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee Downtown: 819 N. 6th St., Milwaukee Northeast: 6073 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee Northwest: 7301 W. Mill Rd., Milwaukee South: 1835 College Ave., South Milwaukee Southwest: 5500 W. Grange Ave., Greendale Kenosha: 4911 88th Ave., Ste. A, Kenosha Oconomowoc Public Library: 200 W. South St., Oconomowoc Racine/Sturtevant: 9531 Rayne Rd., Sturtevant Waukesha: 2019 Golf Rd., Pewaukee VEHICLE REGISTRATION All motor vehicles operated in Wisconsin must be registered with the state. Applications for a certificate of title and registration may be downloaded at wisconsindot.gov or obtained at a Department of Motor Vehicles customer service center. VEHICLE EMISSION TESTS Most automobiles and light trucks must have an emission inspection once every two years. Testing is available through approximately 200 private emission testing facilities in the area. For the locations of the facilities closest to you, go to: WisconsinVIP.org . OVERNIGHT PARKING Many Milwaukee-area communities restrict overnight parking on their city or village streets. Please check with your local police department to see if any overnight parking restrictions apply. LICENSES Following is a list of state and local license requirements. Boat Licenses All motorboats and sailboats 12’ or longer are required to be titled/registered with the Dept. of Natural Resources. In addition anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1989 is also required to complete boating education to receive a Wisconsin Boating Safety Education Certificate. Registration forms are available at dnr.wi.gov . See also dmv.com/wisconsin/boating-license for additional information. Bicycle Licenses Contact the appropriate local government for information on fees, rules and regulations. Dog Licenses Most communities require dogs to be licensed and limit the number of dogs you can have without a kennel permit. For more information, contact the treasurer or clerk’s office of the municipality. Snowmobile Licenses All snowmobiles that are operated in Wisconsin must be registered with the Department of Natural Resources. Also operators must complete a safety class to obtain the safety certification card. Applications are available at snowmobile dealers or Milwaukee-area DNR offices: Milwaukee - 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Telephone: (414) 263-8500; Racine - 9531 Rayne Rd., Ste. 4, Sturtevant, Telephone: (262) 884-2300; Waukesha - 141 NW Barstow, Rm. 180, Telephone: (262) 574-2100. dnr.wi.gov Sports Licenses Hunting, trapping and fishing are popular outdoor sports in Wisconsin and are regulated by the State Department of Natural Resources. Information on sports licenses can be obtained from DNR offices: Milwaukee - 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Telephone: (414) 263-8500; Racine - 9531 Rayne Rd., Ste. 4, Sturtevant, Telephone: (262) 884-2300; Waukesha - 141 NW Barstow, Rm. 180, Telephone: (262) 574-2100. dnr.wi.gov H E L P F U L I N F O R M A T I O N WE ENERGIES one-third page ad @discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 93 190071-01-GJ We can help make it fast and easy. • Stop or transfer your service online at we-energies.com. • Start your electric and natural gas service as well as phone, cable and more by calling us at 800-242-9137. • After you move, pay your bills with My Account at we-energies.com. Moving?