How to vote in Wisconsin

To register in Wisconsin you must:

• be a citizen of the United States
• be a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days
• be 18 years old by Election Day
• if you have been convicted of a felony, you must have completed parole and probation
• not be incapable of understanding the objective of the elective process or be under guardianship
• If you register to vote by mail, you must send a proof‐of‐residence document with your complete first and last name and residential address, such as a copy of your current and valid Wisconsin driver license or state ID card, real estate tax bill, utility bill no older than 90 days, bank statement, paycheck or paystub, or a check or document issued by any government agency. A full list of acceptable documents is available at [http:// elections.wi.gov.](http:// elections.wi.gov). ** If you forget to send this document, you will likely have to register again at the polls on Election Day and show your proof of residency then. **

1. Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
2. Box 6 - ID Number: Enter your Wisconsin driver license or DOT-issued ID card number. If you don't have one, enter the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you don't have any of these numbers, write "NONE" in the box.
3. Box 7 - Choice of Party: Not required
4. Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Not required
5. Print, date, and sign the form. If you do not have a printer, you can print the form out at any local library. If you do not have a stamp, you can buy one from any grocery store: just ask the cashier to sell you one.
6. You must include proof of residence with your voter registration form. Proof of residence include a bank statement, utility bill, paycheck, or any government document that shows your name and current home address. Residential lease documents may not be used as proof of residence when registering by mail.
7. Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your Local Election Office.
8. Your voter registration form must be postmarked 20 days before Election Day

If you have been convicted of a felony and would like to register to vote, please visit Restore Your Vote. They will help you determine your eligibility and guide you through the process.

Absentee ballots and mail ballots are the same thing, and the process for getting one is straight forward.

1. Request your ballot by the deadline
2. Receive your in ballot in the mail
3. Return your ballot by the deadline

Any registered Wisconsin voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

You must show a photo ID issued by the State of Wisconsin or the federal government when vote in person. You can also show a tribal ID. You can show a student ID as long as it was issued by an accredited Wisconsin college or university, and shows your name, photo, signature, issue date, and expiration date. If your student ID is expired, you must prove that you are currently enrolled in the school by showing a current enrollment verification letter, class schedule, tuition fee receipt, or certified campus housing list that shows your name. Some Wisconsin schools provide a special voting compliant student ID that they will issue to students who specifically ask for this ID.

You must show a photo ID issued by the State of Wisconsin or the federal government when vote in person. You can also show a tribal ID. You can show a student ID as long as it was issued by an accredited Wisconsin college or university, and shows your name, photo, signature, issue date, and expiration date. If your student ID is expired, you must prove that you are currently enrolled in the school by showing a current enrollment verification letter, class schedule, tuition fee receipt, or certified campus housing list that shows your name. Some Wisconsin schools provide a special voting compliant student ID that they will issue to students who specifically ask for this ID.

• Online applications: you will need to upload a photo of your ID if you are voting in Wisconsin for the first time. Acceptable forms of ID include any ID issued by the State of Wisconsin or the federal government, or a non-expired student ID card issued by an accredited Wisconsin college or university.
• Paper applications: you will need to include a photocopy of your ID if you are voting in Wisconsin for the first time. Acceptable forms of ID include any ID issued by the State of Wisconsin or the federal government, or a non-expired student ID card issued by an accredited Wisconsin college or university.

Your voted ballot must be signed by one witness who is at least 18 years old.

You can register to vote online if you have a Wisconsoin driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.

Bring your Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring one photo ID issued by any state or the federal government, and bring one document that shows your name and current address. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.