If you register to vote by mail, you must send a photo copy of your proof‐of‐residence along with your voter registration form. Your proof of residence is an official document that shows your full name and Wisconsin address. You could include a photocopy of your Wisconsin driver license or state ID card. You could also include a photocopy of a recent utility bill, bank statement, paystub, or any recent government document that shows your name and address. A full list of acceptable documents is available at: https://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.
Wisconsin voter registration guide
Wisconsin voter registration deadlines
- Register to vote (online): 20 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Postmarked 20 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): Election Day
Check your Wisconsin voter registration status
- If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Wisconsin registration using the Wisconsin voter registration lookup site.
- If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.
Wisconsin voter registration rules
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 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.
Wisconsin online voter registration
- You can register to vote online if you have a Wisconson driver license, driver permit, or nondriver photo ID card.
- Visit the Wisconsin online voter registration site.
- Fill out all the required fields.
- You will be registered to vote as soon as you finish the workflow.
- You should receive your voter registration card in the mail within 2-3 weeks. If not, you might want to follow up with your local election office.
- The deadline to register to vote online is 20 days before Election Day .
Wisconsin by-mail voter registration
- Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- For 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.
- For Box 7 (Choice of Party): Not required
- For Box 8 (Race or Ethnic Group): Not required
- Print, date, and sign the form.
- Make a photocopy of your proof of residency to include with your voter registration form. Proof of residency include a bank statement, utility bill, paycheck, or any government document that shows your name and Wisconsin address.
- Mail your voter registration form and your proof of residency to your local election office. You'll find the mailing address here.
Wisconsin in-person voter registration
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
- Bring your Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring ONE photo ID that shows your name, and ONE document that shows your name and Wisconsin address. Acceptable documents include a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.
Wisconsin same day registration
- Summary: Wisconsin has same day registration. You can register and vote on Election Day.
- Where to go:
Go to your designated voting location. Click here to find out where to vote.
- What to bring:
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.
- Need help? Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Registering to vote in Wisconsin with a felony conviction
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.
Local election office
Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Statewide election office
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
External resources
- Wisconsin online voter registration
- Wisconsin online absentee ballot request
- Wisconsin voter status lookup
- Wisconsin absentee ballot tracker
- Wisconsin provisional ballot tracker
- Wisconsin polling place locator