Wisconsin Voters Need a Photo ID to Vote

In March 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for enforcement of Wisconsin’s 2011 voter ID law. This requires all voters to present an acceptable photo ID at the polls in the Spring Primary on February 16, 2016.
First and foremost, when it comes election time, make sure you are registered to vote. The next step you can take for 2016 elections is to make sure you have an acceptable photo ID. Many voters may already have an acceptable photo ID – like an unexpired Wisconsin driver license, U.S. passport, or military ID. If you do not have the right photo ID, you can get a Wisconsin state ID card for free.
<strong>Free Wisconsin State ID Cards</strong>
To receive a free Wisconsin state ID card you will need to bring a few documents to your local Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV):
Proof of Name and Date of Birth – like a certified U.S. Birth Certificate
Proof of Identity – like your Social Security card
Proof of Citizenship or Legal Status – like your certified U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization.
Proof of Wisconsin Residency – like a utility bill, pay stub, or mortgage papers
If you don’t have a certified birth certificate or other documents, the DMV can still help you get a free State ID. Remember you don’t need a state ID card if you have a valid, unexpired driver license.
Monroe Department of Motor Vehicles (Green County): 815 1st Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566. Hours: Monday and Wednesday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Payment Options: cash, check, debit cards, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). Phone: (608) 264-7447 *please note this is not a local number, it is an automated system to choose options to learn more information.
<strong>Voting From Your Home</strong>
If you are indefinitely confined due to age, physical illness, infirmity, or disability, you can make a request to vote absentee from your home.
To make a request to vote absentee, you must fill out the Wisconsin Application for Absentee Ballot. This can be picked up at the Municipal Clerk’s office, or you may call your Municipal Clerk and have one mailed to you. The application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you. 
The Aging & Disability Resource Center encourages all seniors to make sure they have a proper ID and are able to vote in the upcoming elections.
For more information about photo IDs and voting, please visit the Government Accountability Boards website at http://www.gab.wi.gov/voters.