Reminder: Photo ID to be required in next election
Staring in 2012, Wisconsin voters who vote at the polls will be required to show a photo ID such as an unexpired Wisconsin driver license, valid U.S. passport, or state-issued ID card to receive a ballot and vote. If you do not have a valid photo ID, you will need to get a Wisconsin State ID Card in order to vote.
How do I get a Wisconsin state ID card?
To get a free Wisconsin state ID card, you must apply at a Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. To find your local DMV office, check your phone book or go online to htp://dot.wi.gov/about/locate/dmv/scmap.htm. When you arrive, ask for the form you need to get a Wisconsin state ID card for voting purposes. Be sure to check the box on the form that indicates that the ID is for voting purposes and your Wisconsin state ID will be free. Although your ID card will be mailed to you, you will get a receipt when you apply that you can use to vote prior to receiving your card.
What do I need to bring with me to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get my card?
The list below will help ensure that you have the correct documents when applying for your card. Please note that some documents may meet the “proof of identity” in more than one category. Gather documents now so you may secure an ID card for voting in 2012. Here’s what you’ll need:
Proof of your name and date of birth
Some acceptable documents include the following:
· Certified U.S. birth certificate
· Driver license from another U.S. state
· Certificate of Naturalization
Proof of your identity
Some acceptable documents include the following:
· Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration
· Certified copy of a marriage certificate or judgment of divorce
Proof of Wisconsin residency
Some acceptable documents include the following:
· Recent utility bill for water, gas, electricity, or telephone service (printed copies are acceptable)
· Bank account statement from a financial institution (savings, checking, or money market accounts, etc.)
· Mortgage documents
· Current valid homeowner or renter insurance policy
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence
Some acceptable documents include the following: Certified U.S. Birth erificate
· Driver License from another U.S. state
· Certificate of naturalization
Your Social Security number
· You just need to give your Social Security number. You do not have to show your card.
Questions? Contact the WI Government Accountability Board (GAB) at 1-866-VOTE-WIS (1-866-808-3947). Or, visit the GAB website at: htp://gab.wi.gov/node/1593.
