DMV offers information on obtaining ID for voting

For the Tomahawk Leader

WISCONSIN – Ahead of next month’s Fall Primary Election, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting.

Wisconsin’s Fall Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

 A release from WisDOT said valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the next election, includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc. 

There is no separate “voter ID.”

A federally-compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting purposes.

Individuals unsure if their identification or qualification meets the requirements can visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website (www.bringit.wi.gov/) to check.

 To obtain identification to show at the polls, begin online. A list of the required documents to bring to a DMV Customer Service Center is available at www.wisconsindmv.gov.

If the required documents needed for an ID are not readily available, DMV has a process for U.S. citizens to obtain the necessary information. This process, available free of charge, may be used to quickly obtain a receipt valid to take to the polls for voting while the remaining documents or verifications are obtained.

Individuals with questions related to obtaining an ID that can be used to vote can call DMV’s toll-free hotline at 844-588-1069. Questions regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information or other election information can be directed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission at www.elections.wi.gov.

Start the application at www.wisconsindmv.gov or at a local DMV Customer Service Center. To find a DMV, check hours, services and wait times, visit www.wisconsindmv.gov/centers.