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The Statewide Voter Registration System
As of January 1, 2006, state law requires all voters to be registered.
Federal law requires all registered voter information be stored in a
centralized, state system. To meet these requirements, the State of
Wisconsin has developed the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS).
Once registered in the system, a voter's registration and voter history
will follow that voter wherever the voter resides within the state.
Registering ahead is the best way to avoid delays on Election Day, but
electors may still register at the polls on Election Day with proof of
residency.
Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote in the state of Wisconsin, a person must
- Be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Be 18 years of age on or before election day.
- Have been a resident of the municipality where he/she intends to
vote for a minimum of 28 days prior to election day.
How to Register
Persons wishing to register must
- Complete the voter registration form.
- Supply their Wisconsin Department of Transportation - issued
driver's license or identification card number. If the applicant has not
been issued a Wisconsin driver's license or I.D., they must provide the
last 4 digits of their Social Security Number.
- Supply proof of residence in the local unit.
- For further information on how to register,
Wisconsin State Elections Board website.
When to Register
A person may register as late as election day, but certain restrictions
apply depending on the method used for registration.
By Mail
If registering by mail, the application must be postmarked no later than
the 20th day before the election. Any person registering to vote by mail
is required to provide a copy of acceptable identification. Acceptable
identification is either a current and valid photo identification, OR,
one of the following: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement,
government check, pay check, or government document that shows the name
and address of the voter. The copy of the form of identification must be
included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of
identification is not included, the elector will be required to supply
it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being
issued an absentee ballot.
In Person
If registering in person, an applicant should register in the municipal
clerk's office by 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the election.
At the Polling Place
If registering at the polling place on election day, an applicant must
bring proof that you have lived at your present location for 28 days
preceding the election.
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If you are a qualified elector who has registered to vote, and you are
unwilling or unable to appear at the polling place on Election Day, you
may request an absentee ballot by letter, or in person.
Requesting By Mail
If you choose to request an absentee ballot by mail, your written
request must list:
- Your voting address within the Town
- The address where the absentee ballot should be sent (if
different)
- Your signature.
- Be made by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the
election.
Mail request to: Town of Springfield Clerk,
6157 County Highway P,
Dane, Wisconsin 53529-9760
In Person
If you choose to request an absentee ballot in person, you may do so
at the Town Hall,
6157 County Highway P,
Dane, Wisconsin 53529-9760
Permanent Absentee Status
If getting to the polls is a physical hardship, you can apply for
permanent absentee ballot status at the Town Hall. Once you have
permanent absentee ballot status, a ballot will be sent to you
automatically as long as you return each one.
Absentee Voting
You may vote an absentee ballot at the Town Hall until 5:00 p.m. on
the Friday prior to the election |
