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You must register before you can vote in Wisconsin.
Who can vote in Wisconsin?
You are eligible to vote in Wisconsin if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You are a resident of Wisconsin at least 28 days before the election
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
- You register to vote on or before Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Wisconsin if:
- You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored
- You have been declared incapable by a court of law.
- You are directly or indirectly involved in a bet or wager that depends on election results.
Wisconsin Voter Registration Requirements
Proof of Residency
If you’re registering online, you have to provide the number from an unexpired Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID card.
Other voters must present proof of residency with their name and current address. Common examples include:
- Wisconsin driver’s license
- Wisconsin state ID card
- Any ID issued Wisconsin government
- Recent real estate tax bill
- Student ID and a fee receipt from the past 9 months
- Utility bill from the last 90 days
- Bank or credit card statement
- Paycheck
- Government check or document
- Letter from a social service agency for voters without permanent housing
- Rental lease
- Paperwork from a nursing home or assisted living facility
To register to vote:
- You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
- If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
- If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.
If don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number your provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.
- If you vote in person, present an accepted form of ID at the polls.
- If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Wisconsin?
Yes, Wisconsin allows you to register and vote on Election Day and during most of the early voting period (up until the Friday before the election).
You must present proof of residency with your name and current address. Common examples include:Wisconsin driver’s license
- Wisconsin driver’s license
- Wisconsin state ID card
- Any ID issued Wisconsin government
- Recent real estate tax bill
- Student ID and a fee receipt from the past 9 months
- Utility bill from the last 90 days
- Bank or credit card statement
- Paycheck
- Government check or document
- Letter from a social service agency for voters without permanent housing
- Rental lease
- Paperwork from a nursing home or assisted living facility
You also need to show a photo ID that is accepted for voting.
The deadline to register online or by mail is 20 days before Election Day.
Can I register to vote in Wisconsin if I have been convicted of a crime?
Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.
To check your eligibility to register to vote in Wisconsin, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Wisconsin if I attend college in Wisconsin?
College students are allowed to vote using their Wisconsin school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Wisconsin if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
Wisconsin accepts some student IDs for voting. Check the state’s requirements here.
Register to Vote in Wisconsin
Submit the form below to register in Wisconsin.
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