Acceptable Proof of Residence
All Proof of Residence documents must include the voter’s name and current residential address.
- A current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State ID card
- Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
- 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
- A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election
- Residential lease that is effective on date of registration (Not valid if registering by mail)
- A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before the date of registration
- A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list to the municipal clerk
- An intake document from a residential care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility
- A bank, or credit union statement, regardless of the type of account or any credit card statement.
- An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state.
Only a current and valid (unexpired but can be suspended or revoked) Wisconsin driver license or Wisconsin state ID card with the voter’s current name and address qualifies as Proof of Residence.
This is not a comprehensive list, but categories of the most common types used by voters.
Read more: Proof of Residence (POR) vs. Proof of Identification (POI)