FAQ TOPICS
How do I Register for MyWisconsin ID?
How Do I Login with MyWisconsin ID?
How do I access my items previously submitted under my WAMS ID?
How do I share a draft item with another user?
How can I get the signature confirmation email resent to my email address?
How do I Register for MyWisconsin ID?
1. Go to https://apps.wisconsin.gov
2. Next to the text “Don’t have an account?” click “Sign up”.

3. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and an Email address that will be used as your username, and
click “Sign Up”.

4. You will be prompted to verify your email address and setup a password on your account. Click the
“Set up” button in the Email section to verify your email.

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5. An email will be sent to the email address you entered, click the “Activate MyWisconsin ID
Account” button in the email to verify your email address.

6. After verifying your email address, click the “Set up” button in the password section.

7. Enter a new password for your account.
8. After setting up a password for your account, you will be prompted to select at least one MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) method. Click the “Set up” button under your preferred
method.
Additional information on MFA can be found here.

9. After setting up at least one MFA method for your account, you will be directed to the last screen
to set up additional MFA methods if desired. Click Continue to complete your registration.

Congratulations, your new MyWisconsin ID is ready to go!!!
The MyWisconsin ID Account Service Desk oƯers online self-service options and guidance,
and you can call 608-471-6667 for 24/7/365 support.
How Do I Login with MyWisconsin ID?
1. Go to https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water.
2. If the page already has you logged into the ePermitting system, you are likely still logged in with
your WAMS ID. Click on your WAMS ID in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and select
“Sign out”

3. Click on “GO BACK TO SITE”

4. This should take you to the ePermitting Login Page. Select “Sign In” under Public Access –
MyWisconsin ID.

5. Enter your MyWisconsin ID email address and click “Next”.

6. Enter your password and click “Verify”.

7. Comple MFA verification based on the method you chose during your registration. These methods
include the following:
- Google Authenticator – Enter a temporary code generated from the Google Authenticator
app.
- Okta Verify – Okta Verify is an authenticator app, installed on your phone or computer,
used to prove your identity.
- Phone – Verify with a code sent to your phone by SMS text message or you may choose to
receive a voice call instead.
- Security Key or Biometric Authenticator – Use a security key or biometric authenticator
to sign in.
How do I access my items previously submitted under my WAMS ID?
Items that you previously submitted with your WAMS ID cannot be transferred to your MyWisconsin ID. You can still find these items using one of the following options:
1. Login to ePermitting using your WAMS ID (Only available until December 31st, 2025) and they
will appear in your dashboard.
2. Use the “Submitted Items” search located in the left navigation panel of ePermitting. Enter your WAMS ID in the search box and all items that you have submitted will display.
How do I share a draft item with another user?
If you are looking to share your draft item with another user, you can do so from your permitting
dashboard. You may also share items that you have created using a WAMS ID with your MyWisconsin ID.
To share your item, the recipient must have a MyWisconsin ID.
1. Go to your permitting dashboard.
2. Under “Step 1: Draft Items”, locate the item you are hoping to share.
3. In the “Share Application” column, you should see a hyperlink titled “Assign Role”.

4. Click the link and a pop-up will display.
5. Enter the email address associated with the recipient’s MyWisconsin ID and hit enter.
a. If you receive a message stating “No exact match was found. Click the item(s) that did not
resolve for more options.”, click on the email address.

b. If the user has a registered MyWisconsin ID, it should appear after clicking on the email
address. My Wisconsin IDs should appear by listing the user’s first and last name, email
address, and say [OktaClaimsProvider]. Click on the name to proceed.

c. If nothing appears, ensure you have the correct email address for the register MyWisconsin
ID user.
6. Once you have selected the recipient, assign the user role and click “Continue”.
7. The recipient will receive an email letting them know they have been assigned an item.
How can I get the signature confirmation email resent to my email address?
The Wisconsin Department of Natural resources allows electronic signatures for permit application submissions. A federal law requires that the signature process demonstrates the following features:
- The person signing an application is authorized to sign for it and assume responsibility for the project.
- The department of natural resources properly identifies the person attempting to sign the application.
- The signee has an ability to review a copy of the application to be signed prior to completing the process.
- The signee has the ability to reject items being signed.
- The department of natural resources will maintain the integrity of the signed items and electronic signature.
During this process you may encounter one of the following problems:
- The signature process was cancelled while finalizing the signature by selecting cancel instead of sign document from the drop down box.
- You entered an incorrect or expired one time signature code.
- You are unable to locate the original signature email sent by the system.
To resign the application and resend a signature confirmation:
On the
Welcome Page, Locate the "Signature Confirmation Needed" section (see example below).
Locate the project name for the desired application.
Select the email address under the "Confirmation sent to" column.
The system will open a confirmation screen, and you must select continue to proceed.
Go to your email inbox and open the new confirmation email.
Complete the instructions in the confirmation email.
Welcome Page Example:

Instructional videos for addition assistance with the signature or application process