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Wisconsin voter registration guide
- Register to vote (online): 20 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Postmarked by 20 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): Election Day
- 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.
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.
You can register online if you have a Wisconsin driver’s license or non-driver 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.
- Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- 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.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: Not required
- Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Not required
- 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.
- Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your local election office.
- Your voter registration form must be postmarked by 20 days before Election Day.
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
Bring a photo ID and proof of residence.
Acceptable photo IDs include:
- Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 8, 2022.
- US passport or passport card. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 8, 2022.
- Military ID. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 8, 2022.
- Tribal ID. This ID can be used even if it expired before Nov 8, 2022.
- Current Veterans Affairs Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization issued within 2 years
- Current ID card receipt from Wisconsin DOT (dated within 45 days)
- Current driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT
- Current identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT
- Student ID with a photo from a Wisconsin accredited university or college. It must show your name, photo, signature, an issue date and an expiration date. The ID must be current or be expired no more than 2 years from the issue date. If the ID is expired, the voter must also prove current enrollment.
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
- Current Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card
- Property tax bill/receipt from current year
- Student ID with a photo plus a fee payment receipt dated within 9 months. The student ID must be from a Wisconsin accredited university or college, and it must show your name, photo, signature, an issue date and an expiration date.
- Utility bill dated within 90 days
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Government-issued check or other document Learn more here.
- Summary: Wisconsin has same day registration. You can register and vote during the early voting period and on Election Day.
- Where to go:
You can register to vote in person at the clerk’s office until the Friday before Election Day. Depending on the municipality, you can vote at the clerk’s office (if it is an early voting site) or go to your early voting location. Same-day registration and voting are not possible on the Saturday and Sunday before Election Day if the clerk chooses to offer voting on those days. Find your local election office to learn more.
- What to bring:
Bring a photo ID and proof of residence.
Acceptable photo IDs include:
- Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 8, 2022.
- US passport or passport card. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 8, 2022.
- Military ID. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 8, 2022.
- Tribal ID. This ID can be used even if it expired before Nov 8, 2022.
- Current Veterans Affairs Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization issued within 2 years
- Current ID card receipt from Wisconsin DOT (dated within 45 days)
- Current driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT
- Current identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT
- Student ID with a photo from a Wisconsin accredited university or college. It must show your name, photo, signature, an issue date and an expiration date. The ID must be current or be expired no more than 2 years from the issue date. If the ID is expired, the voter must also prove current enrollment.
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
- Current Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card
- Property tax bill/receipt from current year
- Student ID with a photo plus a fee payment receipt dated within 9 months. The student ID must be from a Wisconsin accredited university or college, and it must show your name, photo, signature, an issue date and an expiration date.
- Utility bill dated within 90 days
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Government-issued check or other document Learn more here.
- Need help? Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
- You cannot vote while incarcerated.
- You cannot vote while on parole.
- You cannot vote while on probation.
- You can vote upon completion of your sentence.
- Financial obligations:
- parole fees
- probation fees
- Please visit Restore Your Vote for additional information.
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