The reason people have to specifically request a voter I.D. card instead of the DMV employees asking them is because it's part of the requirement to get one.
Free Wisconsin ID cards for voting
A free ID card is available under Wisconsin law to anyone who:
* will be at least 18 years of age on the date of the next election and; * requests an ID card for the purpose of voting.
A free ID card is NOT available under the following circumstances:
* If you currently have a valid, unexpired driver license (DL), you are not eligible under Wisconsin law to obtain an ID. * If you will not be at least 18 years of age on the date of the next election. * If you already have a Wisconsin ID card that is not eligible for renewal (you may renew your ID card up to one year prior to its expiration date). * If you are not eligible to vote in Wisconsin.
DMV does not have information regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information or other election information. Please contact your local election officials or county clerk for election information. The Government Accountability Board is another useful source of information:
Are the I.D.'s for voting different than the I.D. for driving? If you already have a driver's license, it's primary purpose is a license to operate a vehicle, while its secondary purpose is to serve as identification for alcohol/tobacco purchases and voting.
This is common sense information, not rocket science.
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Date: 10/9/11 00:24 (UTC)Free Wisconsin ID cards for voting
A free ID card is available under Wisconsin law to anyone who:
* will be at least 18 years of age on the date of the next election and;
* requests an ID card for the purpose of voting.
A free ID card is NOT available under the following circumstances:
* If you currently have a valid, unexpired driver license (DL), you are not eligible under Wisconsin law to obtain an ID.
* If you will not be at least 18 years of age on the date of the next election.
* If you already have a Wisconsin ID card that is not eligible for renewal (you may renew your ID card up to one year prior to its expiration date).
* If you are not eligible to vote in Wisconsin.
DMV does not have information regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information or other election information. Please contact your local election officials or county clerk for election information. The Government Accountability Board is another useful source of information:
* Website: http://gab.wi.gov
* Email: gabhelpdesk@wi.gov
* Call: (608) 261-2028
If you have further questions about this page:
* Email: driverrecords.dmv@dot.wi.gov
* Call: (608) 266-2353
Are the I.D.'s for voting different than the I.D. for driving? If you already have a driver's license, it's primary purpose is a license to operate a vehicle, while its secondary purpose is to serve as identification for alcohol/tobacco purchases and voting.
This is common sense information, not rocket science.