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. **
To register in Wisconsin you must:
Go to your designated voting location. Click here to find out where to vote.
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.
Absentee ballots and mail ballots are the same thing, and the process for getting one is straight forward.
Any registered Wisconsin voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
In almost all cases, you will need to sign up to vote by mail. The state won’t just mail you a ballot. Don't worry: we will walk you through it. There are only a handful of steps:
Contact your Local Election Office if you have questions.
This is the statewide agency that is ultimately responsible for Wisconsin elections. You can contact them with questions, but your Local Election Office will probably respond faster.
Wisconsin Elections Commission 212 East Washington Avenue, Third Floor P.O. Box 7984 Madison, WI 53707‐7984