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Many Internet sites and other sources offer "novelty" licenses and identification (ID) cards for sale. Many of these sites also peddle "international" licenses, which are worthless because they are only valid when accompanied by a license from the country of residence. The following Wisconsin statutes and penalties apply to this kind of activity:

Statute	Penalty
943.20(1) Whoever does any of the following may be penalized as provided in sub. (3):	943.20(1)(d) Obtains title to property of another person by intentionally deceiving the person with a false representation which is known to be false, made with intent to defraud, and which does defraud the person to whom it is made. "False representation" includes a promise made with intent not to perform it if it is a part of a false and fraudulent scheme.
943.20(3) Penalties. Whoever violates sub. (1):	943.20(3)(a) If the value of the property does not exceed $2,500, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
943.38(3) Whoever, with intent to defraud, does any of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:	943.38(3)(a) Falsely makes or alters any object so that it appears to have value because of antiquity, rarity, source or authorship which it does not possess; or possesses any such object knowing it to have been thus falsely made or altered and with intent to transfer it as original and genuine, by sale or for security purposes;... 943.38(3)(b) Falsely makes or alters any writing of a kind commonly relied upon for the purpose of identification or recommendation.

Related link:

Wisconsin Statute Chapter 943