Still Time to Get ID for Voting in Spring Election
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 -- 8:54 AM
(WRN) -The Spring Election is coming up, and if you don't have a valid photo ID, now is the time to get one.The Spring Election is coming up, and if you don't have a valid photo ID, now is the time to get one. DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman says the process is easy enough, and free if you're getting an ID for voting purposes. And if you can't get an ID, you can still cast a vote.
"Even if you get to the polls and you don't have your identification card, you can file a ballot, and as long as you get your ID or your receipt and come back by Friday at 4 pm, your vote will be counted."
Boardman says it's Wisconsin law that getting an ID for voting is free of charge, and that's not just fees at the D M V.
"If anything requires a fee to obtain, we will work with the authorities to get the verification needed so you can have that ID free of charge."
Boardman says you can find out in advance how busy your local DMV office is and schedule a time online.
"We want to make sure that people are making the time to come to the DMV with whatever documentation they have, and we'll help them get a receipt or an id card prior to Election Day."
You can find out more by heading to Wisconsin DMV dot Gov, or by calling the voting ID hotline at (844) 588-1069.
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