Please Note

• The address on your photo ID card does not need to be current.
  
  
• The name on your photo ID does not need to be an exact match to your name in the poll book.
  
  
• Expiration date requirements vary based on photo ID used. Learn More Here.
  
  
• If you do not have a photo ID, you can vote provisionally on Election Day to give yourself more time to get an ID. Learn More About Provisional Voting  

Photo ID is Required For Voting

The following types of photo ID are acceptable and may be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election:

• A Wisconsin DOT issued drivers license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended, with or without a star in the right-hand corner
• A Wisconsin DOT issued ID card, with or without a star in the right-hand corner
• A Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card or drivers license without a photo issued under the religious exemption
• Military ID card issued by a US uniformed service
• US Passport (booklet or card)
• A photo ID card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance.
• A photo ID card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that has expired, when shown along with proof of enrollment (like a tuition fee receipt or course schedule)
• An ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (may be used even if expired before the most recent General Election)

The following types of ID are acceptable if they are unexpired:

• Certificate of naturalization that was issued no earlier than two years before the date of the election
• Driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
• ID card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
• Citation or notice of intent to revoke or suspend a Wisconsin DOT issued drivers license that is dated within 60 days of the date of the election.
• Veteran's photo ID card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs
• Temporary ID card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT through the Identification Petition Process (IDPP) (valid for 180 days)

How To Obtain a Valid Photo ID

You can apply for a free WI Photo ID card for voting. You can begin the process online but will need to go in person to the DMV to complete the process. For more information on the process, go to Wisconsin DMV.

If you wish to obtain an ID for voting purposes but have spiritual beliefs which prevent you from being photographed, you can receive a State ID card without a photo at any DMV office.

Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline.

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