Conducting a Voter Registration Drive in Wisconsin

Except for military and overseas voters, and online registrants who must provide a valid license or ID number, all other registrants in all circumstances must provide a copy of their proof of residence when registering to vote or reregistering to change their name or address.

Voter registration drive volunteers must photocopy the voter’s proof of residence document for submission. Organizations may not retain a copy of the proof of residency. These photocopies must be submitted along with the applications.

Proof of residence must contain the voter’s name and current address.

The list of acceptable proof-of-residence documents is as follows*:

• A current Wisconsin driver license or ID card;
• Any ID card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and with a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card;
• A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election;
• A university, college, or technical college ID card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the college or university provides a certified dorm list to the municipal clerk;
• A gas, electric, or telephone bill (utility bill) for no earlier than 90 days before the day registration in made;
• Bank statement;
• Paycheck;
• A check or other document issued by a unit of government;
• A contract or intake document prepared by a residential care facility that specifies that the occupant currently resides in the facility;
• An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
• Residential lease. (Not valid if registering by mail.); or
• A limited set of official ID cards or licenses issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit (check with your municipal clerk’s office if you intend to use this).

Incomplete Applications: Missing information may be filled in only with the permission of the applicant. Each applicant must sign his or her own name unless the applicant cannot due to a physical disability. In such case, the applicant may authorize another voter to sign the form on his or her behalf. The voter signing the form must attest to a statement that the application is made upon request and by authorization of a named elector who is unable to sign the form due to a physical disability. Municipal clerks will contact applicants to obtain any missing information.

Photocopying Completed Applications: Individuals or organizations conducting voter registration drives may not retain the following voter registration information: the date of birth, driver’s license number, department of transportation identification number, or last four digits of the social security number of an individual completing a voter registration application form.

*The back of the voter registration form currently available on the elections.wi.gov website also lists as acceptable proofs of residence: a pay stub; any official ID or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit; and for homeless persons, a letter from an organization that provides services to the homeless that identifies the voter and describes the location designated as the person’s residence for voting purposes. Contact the State of Wisconsin Elections Commission with any questions: Local: (608) 266-8005; Toll-Free: (866) VOTEWIS, Email: Elections@wi.gov.