You can register to vote online or by mail. You will need a proof of residence document when you register to vote.

A proof of residency document must contain your current address. You must be living at this residence at least 28 days before Election Day. For acceptable proof of residency documents, refer to the list below.

  • A current and valid State of Wisconsin Drivers License or State ID card

  • A check or other document issued by any government

  • Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit with current address

  • A letter from your tribal government

  • A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election

  • A utility bill for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before registering

  • A bank or credit union statement

  • A paycheck or pay stub

  • A check or other document issued by any government agency or public school

  • Voters who are homeless can prove their voting address with an affidavit from a social service agency.

  • A university, college, or technical college ID card if accompanied by a fee statement for the current semester.  If you are a student, you can find more specifics about which documents you can use to register to vote here.

  • Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card

  • An intake document from a residential care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility.