Registration
Wisconsin registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Wisconsin Voting Guide
Use this Wisconsin voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Generated from structured state voting models and official-source links.
At a Glance
Wisconsin voting quick facts
Voter ID
Wisconsin is listed as Strict photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one. You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting...
Felony Voting Rights
In Wisconsin, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 2 more.
Register
Wisconsin voter registration options
Wisconsin voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted. Same-day registration may also be available where noted.
Online Available
Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.
- Online registration must be completed 20 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
Complete an Application for Voter Registration, Mail the completed application to your local municipal clerk (first-time voters must include proof of residency).Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence must be postmarked 20 days before Election Day
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 20 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office - Register with your local municipal clerk by 5 p.m. (or the close of business) on the Friday before the election.
- In-person registration must be completed by the 1st Friday before Election Day.
same day registration Available
If you missed the voter registration deadline, you can register to Vote at Your Polling Place on Election Day. Wis. Stat. §6.29
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
You are eligible to register to vote through the Federal Voting Assistance Program by completing the Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card Application (FPCA Form 76) if you are: A member of the military stationed outside of Wisconsin. The dependent of a member of the military stationed outside of the state. A WI resident living...
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
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Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk. Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment. Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application. Check your voter registration status online by visiting this site
Identification
Wisconsin voter ID laws
Wisconsin voter ID rule: Strict photo ID.
Strict photo ID
Wisconsin voter ID rule: Strict photo ID.
Code: Wis. Const. Art. III, § 1(m), Wis. Stat. § 5.02(6m), Wis. Stat. § 6.79(2)(a), and 1 more
Accepted forms of ID
- Wisconsin driver's license
- Wisconsin nondriver identification card
- Identification card issued by a United States uniformed service
- United States passport
- Certificate of naturalization issued not more than two years before the election
- Identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
- Student identification card containing: - a photograph, - signature, - issue date, and - expiration date no later than two years after the election
- Photo identification card issued by the Veterans Health Administration
If you do not have ID
- A voter who does not present acceptable statutory identification at the polling place may cast a provisional ballot.
- The voter may provide acceptable identification: - to election inspectors before polls close on Election Day, or - to the municipal clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Friday following Election Day.
- The provisional ballot will count only if acceptable identification is provided within the required timeframe.
Polling Places
Wisconsin poll hours
Polling places in Wisconsin are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
The polls at every election shall be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Any elector waiting to vote, whether within the polling booth or in the line outside the booth at the time the polls officially close, shall be permitted to vote.
Absentee Voting
Wisconsin absentee and mail voting
Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one. You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.
Absentee Voting In Wisconsin
Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one. You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.
Absentee Voting Eligibility
- Any qualified elector (U.S. citizen, 18 years of age, who has resided in the district in which he or she intends to vote for at least 10 days) who registers to vote is eligible to request an absentee ballot.
- Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee.
- Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one.
- You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.
First day to request an absentee ballot
- If you are a registered Wisconsin voter, you can download the Application For Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). Just complete the form and mail it to your municipal clerk's office. You can find your clerk at MyVote WI: myvote.wi.gov by searching...
- If you are not already registered, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.
- Voters who are Indefinitely confined, meaning they have a difficult time getting to the polls due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability, may request that a ballot be automatically sent to them for each election. Indefinitely confined...
- Regular Wisconsin voters may also request that a ballot be sent to them by sending an e-mail or fax to their municipal clerk. This request must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in order for an absentee...
Last day to request an absentee ballot
- If the request is made by mail it must be in the office of the municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding an election. (This is the last day a clerk can mail an absentee ballot to an elector.)
- If the request is made in-person at the clerk's office-it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the election.
- Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors to request and vote by absentee ballot on election day.
Return an absentee ballot
- U.S. Postal Service: Your completed absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received by the municipal clerk no later than 4 p.m. on the Friday after the election.
- Other delivery (FedEx, hand-delivery, etc.): Your completed absentee ballot must be delivered to the municipal clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day
Eligibility
Wisconsin voter eligibility
Voters must reside at their address for at least 28 days by Election Day in order to register to vote. Voters who have moved within Wisconsin less than 28 days before the election must vote from their previous address, either by absentee ballot or at the polling place. Voters who have moved to Wisconsin from another...
Age requirements
Voting age: Be 18 years old
Registration age: You may register at 17 if you will be 18 by the next election.
To register to vote in the State of Wisconsin, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days
- Not have been convicted of treason, felony or bribery, or if civil rights have been restored
- Not have been found by a court to be incapable of understanding the objective of the electoral process
- Not make or benefit from a bet or wager depending on the result of an election
- Not have voted at any other location, if registering on Election Day
Voting Rights
Wisconsin felony conviction voting rights
In Wisconsin, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.
Lost Until Completion of Sentence; Automatic Restoration After
In Wisconsin, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.
Citation: Wis. Stat. §§ 6.03, 304.078
Work and Voting
Wisconsin time off for voting
Employees are entitled to up to 3 hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. Pay can be deducted for time lost. The employer can set the time for leave to vote.
Time off status: Yes
Employees are entitled to up to 3 hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. Pay can be deducted for time lost. The employer can set the time for leave to vote.
Can I Request Time Off To Vote?
Employees are entitled to up to 3 hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. Pay can be deducted for time lost. The employer can set the time for leave to vote.
Lookup
Wisconsin voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, track your absentee ballot, and 1 more.
Moving
Wisconsin moving and student voting
If your address has changed, you need to re-register to vote. Remember:.
Movers and college students Voting
If your address has changed, you need to re-register to vote. Remember:.
Movers
- If your address has changed, you need to re-register to vote. Remember:
- Wisconsin law requires that you live at your current address for 28 consecutive days to be eligible to vote from your new address.
- If you have lived at your new address for less than 28 consecutive days before the election you are still eligible to vote from your former address.
- If you have moved to Wisconsin less than 28 consecutive days before a Presidential election you may be eligible to cast a Presidential-only ballot.
- You will also need to provide an acceptable proof of residence docuement with your current address on it.
College Students
- College students often live at different addresses throughout the year (school address, summer address, etc.). However, students have the same rights to vote as any other resident if they are otherwise qualified to vote. State law...
Sources
Wisconsin official voting resources
Questions
Common Wisconsin questions
Can I register to vote online in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin lists online voter registration as available. Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.
What voter ID rule does Wisconsin use?
Wisconsin is listed as Strict photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Wisconsin?
Polling places in Wisconsin are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Wisconsin voter registration or polling place?
The Wisconsin voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, track your absentee ballot, and 1 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.