Wisconsin

Registering to Vote

How do I register to vote for the first time?

You can register to vote in Wisconsin by using one of the following methods:

• Online: Register to vote by completing the application on the MyVote Wisconsin website.
• By mail: You may get a paper voter registration form by printing one out from the Wisconsin Elections Commission website or picking up a paper form at your local elections office. Once you’ve filled out the form, you’ll need to print it, sign it, and mail it.
• In person: Visit an office where elections are administered in your area and register there in person. You must register 4 days before the election.
• On Election Day: Wisconsin has same-day voter registration. You’ll be able to complete a voter registration form at your polling place.

The application is available in English, Spanish, and Hmong.

You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.

How do I update or change my voter registration?

The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status. 

What ID do I need to register to vote?

The identification that you need to register to vote in Wisconsin varies based on the method of registration: 

Registering to vote in an election office 

Bring proof of Residence. The document or ID will need to include your name and current residential address. Accepted documents to prove your residence include a current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State ID card, any ID cards or licenses issued by the Wisconsin government, employee photo ID card, a real estate tax bill, a residential lease, a utility bill dated no earlier than 90 days prior to the date of registration, a student photo ID card with a tuition bill dated within the last 9 months, or an intake document from a residential facility. Also be prepared to provide your State of Wisconsin Driver License number and expiration date. If your WI driver license is cancelled or expired; or your WI DOT-issued ID is expired, provide the number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued a WI driver license or WI DOT-issued ID, you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you have none of these documents, you will be able to indicate that fact.

Registering to vote online

To register to vote online, only voters with a valid, unexpired Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card may use this site to register to vote. You will need your Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card Number in order to register to vote online. You will also need to match the name, date of birth, and address on file with the Wisconsin DMV in order to register to vote online. If a match cannot be made with the Wisconsin DMV, you will still be able to register to vote by printing, signing and mailing your registration form along with proof of residence to your municipal clerk. Need to update your address with the Wisconsin DMV? You will need to have a current address on file with the Wisconsin DMV before you can register to vote online.

Registering to vote on Election Day

Bring proof of your Wisconsin residence. Document must include your name and residential address. The following documents will be accepted: An unexpired Wisconsin driver license, an unexpired Wisconsin ID card, any other official ID or license issued by the Wisconsin government, a photo ID card issued by an employer, a real estate tax bill, a residential lease, a student photo id with a fee payment receipt (dated no earlier than 9 months before the election), a utility bill (within 90 days before the Election Day), bank statement, paycheck, any other government issued document with your name and address, a signed letter on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual's residence for voting purposes,a contract, or intake document from an occupant of a residential care facility that specifies that the occupant currently resides in the facility (a room number is not required).

For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org. 

How do I check my voter registration?

Residents of Wisconsin can check their voter registration status through the following methods:

• Online: Visit Wisconsin’s voter registration page
• Election authority: For specific questions, you may be able to contact your local elections office, courthouse, or county elections office for more information on your voter registration status.

You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org. 

What is the deadline for registering to vote?

In Wisconsin, you need to be registered to vote at least 4 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot. 

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Yes, Wisconsin has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline before Election Day, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.

Can I register to vote during early voting?

Yes, in Wisconsin, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.

Who is eligible to register to vote?

Wisconsin residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Reside at your address for at least 28 days by Election Day in order to register to vote with no present intent to move
• Not have been determined by a court to be ineligible to vote
• Are not serving a felony
• Will be at least 18 by the time of the next election.

Do I have to choose a political party when registering to vote?

Wisconsin gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.