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Voter ID

Wisconsin Voter ID Requirements

Learn the specific voter identification requirements for Wisconsin elections.

Strict Photo ID Required

Wisconsin requires a photo ID to vote in person.

Wisconsin requires photo ID to vote in person; the requirement was added to the state constitution in 2025. A voter without one may cast a provisional ballot and must provide photo ID to the municipal clerk by 4 p.m. the Friday after the election for it to count.

Photo required?

Yes

Without ID?

Provisional ballot

Enforcement

Strict

Accepted forms of ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State ID
  • Military ID

If you don't have ID

Contact your local election office to learn about the options available to you, such as affidavits, provisional ballots, or free voter ID programs.

Before you vote, visit Wisconsin's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.

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