Proof of Residence for Voter Registration
Guide that covers what proof of residence documents can be used when registering to vote in Wisconsin.
Absentee Voter Guide
This Guide covers everything that Wisconsin voters need to know in order to request and receive an absentee ballot.
No. A voter who casts a ballot pursuant to § 6.82 (1) Wis Stats. is not required to sign the poll list under § 6.79 (1m) Wis. Stats. Election inspectors shall mark the poll list “Ballot received at poll entrance-exempt.”
The voter must provide as much information as they can recall.
If the missing information was proof of identification, the voter must appear in person. If the missing information is the driver license or DOT issued ID number, they may mail, fax, email or telephone the information to the municipal clerk.
The progression is as follows:
Voter who possesses a WI driver license or WI DOT issued ID:
• If it is current and valid (not revoked, suspended or expired)
o Voter must provide the license number
o If they cannot or won’t provide the number, they can register and vote provisionally
• If driver license is revoked, suspended or expired
o Voter must provide the last 4 digits of their Social Security number (SS#)
o They may also provide the number on their license or ID (optional)
Voter who does not possess a WI driver license
• Voter must provide the last 4 digits of their SS#
o If the voter cannot provide the last 4 digits of their SS#, they may not register or vote
Voter who possesses neither a WI driver license nor a state ID nor an SS#
• Checks in the box indicating they have no WI driver license/state ID nor SS#
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has published two recall manuals (for Congressional, County, and State Officials; for Local Officials) explaining the process of recalling an elected official. Please consult these publications for answers about how to initiate a recall, deadlines for recall petitions to be circulated, and timelines for review and scheduling of recall elections.
Recall Manuals
Information about the laws of Wisconsin regarding recall of local elected officials.
The municipal clerk is an election administrator and, as such, should be available to the election inspectors on election day for advice, supplies, etc. In addition, there are circumstances where a hospitalized elector or sequestered juror may request an absentee ballot from the clerk on election day. Therefore, if the clerk is unable to be available on election day, a deputy should be appointed to act in the clerk's absence. 3/24/2003