82,000 Wisconsin residents added emergency contact info to their DMV data in first year of program

Last year, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) began offering the option for motorists and individuals to add emergency contact information to their driver license or ID record. Currently, 82,133 people have added contact information through a convenient online process at wisconsindmv.gov/emergencycontact.

“This is a very simple, successful program that helps law enforcement reach a loved one or friend faster in case there’s an emergency,” DMV Bureau of Driver Services Director Tina Braddy said. “It’s there if you need it.”

Gov. Tony Evers signed the “To Inform Families First” or “TIFF” law in 2023 to provide law enforcement the ability to contact a family member or other loved one more quickly in the event of an emergency. Adding this information is voluntary and will not appear on the card. Only law enforcement, including police in other states, are able access the information.

“The number of people signing up averages a little over one thousand per week,” Braddy said. “As with all DMV services now available online, people can easily add this information themselves online anytime.”

To add emergency contact information to a DMV record, visit wisconsindmv.gov/emergencycontact for the easy self-service application. A visit to a DMV customer service center is not necessary.

This service joins DMV’s extensive list of online services at wisconsindmv.gov.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.