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.
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.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. However, most people are able to resolve their complaints informally. We suggest you may want to follow the steps below as a starting point to resolve your concern.
Call or write your municipal (i.e., city, village or town) clerk’s office to let them know about the problem. The clerk’s office may be able to resolve your concern right away. Find your municipal clerk under Directory of Wisconsin Clerks on this web site.
Contact other employees who work for your city, town or village to see if they can help you.
If you still have problems, you can call the Wisconsin Elections Commission at (608)266-8005 or email us at @email.
If your complaint is still not resolved, you can file a formal, verified complaint with the WEC. The WEC web site contains a complete guide for filing a formal complaint.
If the WEC is unable to resolve the formal complaint to your satisfaction, you may have the option of filing a complaint under certain laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if they apply to your situation.
Organizations that advocate for persons with disabilities such as Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) may be able to assist you in resolving your complaint if it is related to a disability. To reach DRW’s Voting Rights Line, call 800/928-8778 (voice) or 888/758-6049 (TTY).
Wisconsin law provides that whenever any person believes that a violation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) has occurred, is occurring, or is proposed to occur with respect to an election for national office in this state, that person may file a written, verified complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
A verified (or sworn) complaint is a written challenge, sworn to before a person authorized to administer oaths. The complaint must set forth facts within the knowledge of the complainant (the individual filing the complaint) to show probable cause to believe that a violation of law or abuse of discretion has occurred or will occur. The complaint may be accompanied by relevant supporting documents. This process can be found on the WEC web site.
If you have witnessed efforts to commit any kind of fraud or corruption in the voting process, you may report this to local law enforcement officials such as your sheriff’s or police department. You may also report this to the District Attorney in your county.
You may report this to federal law enforcement officials at:
United States Attorney's Offices
Eastern District of Wisconsin: 414-297-1700
Western District of Wisconsin: 608-264-5158
If you have witnessed actual or attempted acts of discrimination or intimidation in the voting process, you may report this to the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice at 1-800-253-3931.
If you have questions or concerns about the voting process, including polling place accessibility or accessible voting equipment, you may contact your municipal clerk.
You can check the Directory of Wisconsin Municipal Clerks on this website to find contact information for your municipal clerk. This listing contains telephone and fax numbers as well as addresses.
You may also use our online complaint form contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission at 608-266-8005, or e-mail: @email.