The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles offers helps to Wisconsin residents who seek an ID to show at voting polls.
To begin, voters wondering what forms of ID are acceptable at the polls should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission website. Those looking to get their first Wisconsin ID should begin at DMV’s website wisconsindmv.gov/idcards. This ID may be obtained free from the DMV if used for voting purposes.
Next, bring the required documents and apply at your nearest DMV. Appointments are available but not required. Certain documents, such as a birth certificate, proof of identity and Wisconsin residency, are necessary to obtain an official Wisconsin ID card. If all documentation is not readily available, DMV offers a free process that may be used to obtain a receipt valid for voting while the remaining documents or verifications are obtained.
DMV’s toll-free hotline at 844-588-1069 is available for questions on obtaining an ID. Questions regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information or other election information can be directed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.
