You must now obtain a photo ID to vote starting with the Spring 2012 Election, yes the time where we vote for the President of the United States, and others.
So you are not caught off guard, The Milwaukee Courier will keep publishing this information throughout the year periodically.
Acceptable IDs include: A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver’s license, even if your driving privileges are revoked or suspended. A WI-issued identification card. A military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service. A U.S. passport. A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented. An unexpired ID card receipt by WI DOT. An ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian Tribe in Wisconsin. An unexpired ID card issued by a WI accredited university or college that contains the following: Date if issuance, signature of student, expiration date not later than two years from date of issuance.
Note: These IDs must have an expiration date after Nov. 2, 2010. Also remember, for ID’s a certified copy of your birth certificate will also be needed. For now there is a fee, but State Sen. Coggs along with other legislators are working to get that fee waived. And if you need a WI State ID for voting and you have no other ID, there is no fee, but you must inform DMV of this, they will not volunteer the information to you.
Also remember that DMV requires in addition to a birth certificate, something with a address on it, (piece of mail, bill, bank statement), and a social security card. If you have any more questions or concerns call the Election Commission at 414-286-3491 or visit: www.milwaukee.gov
