Proof of Residence (POR) vs. Proof of Identification (POI)

Attachment(s)
DocumentIssuerProof of Residence Requirements
(Registration)
Proof of ID Requirements
(Issuing a ballot)
Proof of Identification documents do not have to list a current address to be valid.
State of WI Driver License or Instructional PermitState Government
  • Cannot be used as POR if hole punched
  • May be revoked or suspended Must be unexpired Must be Unexpired
  • May be used if hole punched and date visible
  • May be revoked or suspended
  • Must be Unexpired or expired after last General Election
State of WI Identification CardState Government
  • Cannot be used as POR if hole punched
  • Must be Unexpired
  • May be used if hole punched and date visible
  • Must be Unexpired, or expired after last General Election
WI DOT Driving ReceiptState Government
  • Must be Unexpired
  • Valid for 45 days
  • Must be Unexpired
  • Valid for 45 days
WI DOT ID Card ReceiptState Government
  • Must be Unexpired
  • Valid for 45 days
  • Must be Unexpired
  • Valid for 45 days
IDPP receiptState Government
  • Must be Unexpired, valid for 60 days.
  • Must be Unexpired, valid for 60 days.
Citation or Notice to Revoke or Suspend WI Driver LicenseState Government
  • Must be Unexpired
  • Dated within 60 days of the election
  • Must be Unexpired
  • Dated within 60 days of the election
Check or other document issued by a unit of governmentAny Governmental Unit
  • Valid on date of registration*
  • Cannot be used for POI
U.S. Passport booklet or cardFederal Government
  • Cannot be used as POR
  • Must be Unexpired, or expired after last General Election
Military ID card issued by a U.S. Uniformed ServiceFederal Government
  • Cannot be used as POR
  • Must be Unexpired, or expired after last General Election
Military ID card issued to a veteran by a U.S. Uniformed Service.Federal Government
  • Cannot be used as POR
  • May be expired — some may indicate “indefinite.”
Photo ID issued by the federal Dept. of Veterans AffairsFederal Government
  • Cannot be used as POR
  • Must be Unexpired or has no expiration date
Certificate of NaturalizationFederal Government
  • Cannot be used as POR
  • Must be Unexpired
  • issued not earlier than 2 years before election
Wisconsin University, College or Technical College IDEducational Institutions
  • Photo required
  • Address not required on ID
  • Plus fee receipt with address dated within last 9 months
  • OR
  • The clerk may verify the ID against the certified housing list
  • May be expired
  • Date of issuance
  • Signature of student
  • Photo required
  • Expiration date no later than 2 years after date of issuance.
  • Document that proves enrollment not required if ID is unexpired
Identification card issued by WI governmental body or unitLocal Government
  • Valid on date of registration*
  • Cannot be used for POI
Real estate tax bill or receiptLocal Government
  • For current year or year preceding date of the election
  • Cannot be used for POI
ID card issued by federally recognized WI tribeTribal Government
  • None
  • Expired or unexpired
Identification card issued by employer not a business cardEmployer
  • Valid on date of registration*
  • Photo required
  • Cannot be used for POI
Paycheck or stubEmployer
  • None
  • Cannot be used for POI
Bank or Credit Union StatementFinancial Institution
  • Any bank or CU account statement, regardless of the type of account.
  • Cannot be used for POI
Credit Card StatementFinancial Institution
  • Any credit card statement, including retail
  • Cannot be used for POI
Residential LeaseLandlord
  • Effective on date of registration*
  • Cannot be used as POR when registering by mail.
  • Cannot be used for POI
Utility bill
Gas, Electric, Phone, Cell Phone, cable TV, Satellite, Internet, Garbage
Utilities
  • For period that starts no earlier than 90 days before registration
  • Cannot be used for POI
Care facility contract or intake documentCare Facility
  • Must indicate voter resides at facility
  • Is not required to indicate room number
  • NA

*Proof of Residence documents which are valid for use during a specified period must be valid on the day an elector registers to vote. Wis. Stat. 6.34(3)(c).