Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls
Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s Fall Primary election (August 13, 2024).
Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. There is no separate “voter ID.” A federally compliant REAL ID card is not required to show at the polls. The Wisconsin Elections Commission notes other forms of identification are valid for voting, such as military or student ID cards. To see if a card meets the requirements, visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.
Voters who will be at least 18 years of age by the next election and are looking to get their first Wisconsin ID can turn to DMV for help. To obtain an official ID card that is free for voting purposes, state law requires documentation such as a birth certificate. If all documentation is not readily available, DMV has a process which allows U.S. citizens to obtain a receipt valid for voting while the remaining documents or verifications are obtained.
DMV’s toll-free hotline (844) 588-1069 is available for questions on obtaining an ID that can be used to vote.
DMV’s website has a locator to help find the nearest DMV and check wait times (wisconsindmv.gov/centers).
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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