A licensee that fails to submit the required renewal materials by the renewal date may not represent himself or herself as, function as or perform the duties of a certified first responder or licensed EMT after the date of license expiration.

Late Renewal 

During the first year after license expiration, an EMT license or First Responder certificate can be renewed by submitting the following to the EMS Section:

• An electronic application through Wisconsin E-Licensing.
• Information on current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (at the professional rescuer level) and ACLS certification (for EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic levels)
• Proof of successful completion of the required refresher training for the level of licensure
• Any other documentation which is deemed necessary to prove eligibility for a license
• Once a license or certificate is approved, the applicant must submit a Local Credentialing Agreement though Wisconsin E-Licensing.

Late renewal of a First Responder certificate or EMT license through this method does not exempt the EMT from taking the required refresher training to renew their license for the next renewal period.

Licenses that have been expired for over 1 year but less than 3 years are considered "lapsed" but may be reinstated.

During this two-year period, an EMT or First Responder can reinstate a lapsed license or certificate by submitting the following to the EMS Section:

• An electronic application through Wisconsin E-Licensing.
• Information on current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (at the professional rescuer level) and ACLS certification (for EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic levels)
• Proof of successful completion of the required refresher training for the level of licensure
• Any other documentation which is deemed necessary to prove eligibility for a license
• Once a license or certificate is approved, the applicant must submit a Local Credentialing Agreement though Wisconsin E-Licensing.
• In addition, the applicant must successfully complete the National Registry written and practical examination to reinstate a lapsed Medical First Responder (written only), EMT-basic, EMT-Intermediate Technician, EMT-intermediate or EMT-paramedic license. Candidates wishing to reinstate their licenses must receive permission from the Bureau of Local Health Support and EMS prior to taking the National Registry examination.

Reinstatement of a lapsed EMT license through this method does not exempt the EMT from taking the required refresher training to renew their license for the next renewal period.

A certificate or license that has been expired for 3 years or more may be reinstated only if the applicant has successfully completed the training and examination requirements for the initial First Responder certificate or EMT license within the 24 months immediately preceding application for reinstatement.

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