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6.34

6.34 Proof of residence required.

6.34(1)

(1) In this section:

6.34(1)(a)

(a) "Military elector" means a member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of that duty, is absent from the residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote; a member of the merchant marine, as defined in s. 6.22 (1) (a), who by reason of service in the merchant marine, is absent from the residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote; or the spouse or dependent of any such member who, by reason of the duty or service of the member, is absent from the residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote.

6.34(1)(b)

(b) "Overseas elector" means an elector who resides outside the United States and who is qualified under federal law to vote in elections for national office in this state because the elector was last domiciled in this state immediately prior to the elector's departure from the United States.

6.34(2)

(2) Except as authorized in ss. 6.29 (2) (a) and 6.86 (3) (a) 2., upon completion of a registration form prescribed under s. 6.33, each elector who is required to register under s. 6.27, who is not a military elector or an overseas elector and who registers after the close of registration under s. 6.29 or 6.86 (3) (a) 2., shall provide an identifying document that establishes proof of residence under sub. (3). Each elector who is required to register under s. 6.27 who is not a military elector or an overseas elector who registers by mail, and who has not voted in an election in this state shall, if voting in person, provide an identifying document that establishes proof of residence under sub. (3) or, if voting by absentee ballot, provide a copy of an identifying document that establishes proof of residence under sub. (3). If the elector registered by mail, the identifying document may not be a residential lease.

6.34(3)

(3)

6.34(3)(a)

(a) An identifying document used to establish proof of an elector's residence under sub. (2) shall contain the information required under par. (b) and is limited to one of the following:

6.34(3)(a)1.

1. A current and valid operator's license issued under ch. 343.

6.34(3)(a)2.

2. A current and valid identification card issued under s. 343.50.

6.34(3)(a)3.

3. Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit.

6.34(3)(a)4.

4. An official identification card or license issued by an employer in the normal course of business that contains a photograph of the cardholder or license holder, but not including a business card.

6.34(3)(a)5.

5. A real property tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.

6.34(3)(a)6.

6. Except as provided in sub. (2), a residential lease.

6.34(3)(a)7.

7. A university, college, or technical college fee or identification card that contains a photograph of the cardholder. A card under this subdivision that does not contain the information specified in par. (b) shall be considered proof of residence if the university, college, or technical college that issued the card provides a certified and current list of students who reside in housing sponsored by the university, college, or technical college to the municipal clerk prior to the election showing the current address of the students and if the municipal clerk, special registration deputy, or inspector verifies that the student presenting the card is included on the list.

6.34(3)(a)8.

8. A utility bill for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before the day registration is made.

6.34(3)(a)9.

9. A bank statement.

6.34(3)(a)10.

10. A paycheck.

6.34(3)(a)11.

11. A check or other document issued by a unit of government.

6.34(3)(b)

(b) The identifying documents prescribed in par. (a) shall contain all of the following in order to be considered proof of residence:

6.34(3)(b)1.

1. A current and complete name, including both the given and family name.

6.34(3)(b)2.

2. A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of a municipality.

6.34(3)(c)

(c) Identifying documents specified in par. (a) which are valid for use during a specified period must be valid on the day that an elector makes application for registration in order to constitute proof of residence.

6.34 - ANNOT.

History: 2005 a. 451 ss. 40, 43, 44.