As of January 1, 2006, all municipalities in Wisconsin require voter registration prior to a person being allowed to vote.  

As of January 1, 2003, the federal "Help American Vote Act of 2002," requires any person registering to vote to complete the Application for Voter Registration (EB131).  

• Supply their Wisconsin Department of Transportation - issued driver's license or identification card number.  If the elector has not been issued a Wisconsin driver's license or I.D., they must provide the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number.  Or, the applicant may indicate that they have been issued neither a Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin I.D. nor a social security number.  ( Box 2 on Form EB-131)  THE REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE ELECTOR PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION.                      

• Answer the following questions ( Box 8 on Form EB-131)

        Are you a citizen of the United States of America ?

        Will you be 18 years of age on or before the election?

THE REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE ELECTOR ANSWERS THESE QUESTIONS.

•      BY MAIL:  Download the Application for Voter Registration (EB131), complete the form and mail it into your municipal clerk's office at 205 S. Webster Avenue, Omro, WI 54963.  The application must be postmarked no later than the 13th day before the election.  PLEASE NOTE:  As of January 1, 2003, the federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002" requires any person registering to vote for the first time and submitting a registration application by mail 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: Register in the municipal clerk's office up to 5:00 PM on the day before the election.  Note: after the BY MAIL deadline, an elector voting in person in the clerk's office shall present acceptable proof of residence as outlined below.

•      AT THE POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY:  If you wish to register to vote at your polling place, you must bring proof that you have lived at your present location for 10 days preceding the election. For purposes of voter registration, a form of identification constitutes acceptable proof of residence if it includes:

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

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

PROOF OF RESIDENCE

The following constitute acceptable Proof-of-Residence if the document contains the information specified above:

1. A Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license.
2. A Wisconsin identification card.
3. Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit or by an employer in the normal course of business, but not including a business card.
4. A credit card or plate.
5. A library card.
6. A check-cashing or courtesy card issued by a merchant in the normal course of business.
7. A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.
8. A residential lease which is effective for a period that includes election day.
9. A university, college or technical institute fee card.
10. A university, college or technical institute identification card.
11. An airplane pilot’s license.
12. A gas, electric or telephone service statement for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before election day.

At this time, Proof-of-Residence is all that is required of a voter in order to register at the polling place on Election Day. If you cannot supply acceptable Proof-of-Residence, your registration form can be substantiated and signed by one other elector who resides in your municipality, corroborating your residency information.  The corroborator must then provide acceptable Proof-of-Residence. 

For further election information and to request form EB-131 Voter Registration Form visit the Wisconsin State Elections Board website at: http://elections.wi.gov  

WHERE TO VOTE

 All wards and districts located in the City of Omro vote at one combined polling place.

Polling Location:        Omro Area Community Center   

                                130 W. Larrabee Street            

                                Omro, WI 54963

                                (920) 685-0380 

Polling Hours:            7:00 am until 8:00 pm

 HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

If you are not already registered, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you. 

Request by Mail

Download the Application For Absentee Ballot (EB-121).  Complete the form and mail it to the municipal clerk's office at 205 S. Webster Avenue, Omro. When registering by mail you should include a photo copy of your driver's license and social security card for verification.  If registering by mail you will be asked to provide a picture form of identification the first time you vote after registering.

The application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the Friday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you. 

Request in Person at your Municipal Clerk's Office

You can register and absentee vote in person at the clerk's office up until 5:00 PM on the day before the election.  The clerk's office is located at 205 S. Webster Avenue, Omro. You may contact the clerk's office at (920) 685-7000 or email City Clerk Linda K. Kutchenriter at lkutch@omro-wi.com or Deputy Clerk Barbara Van Clake, CMC at bvanclake@omro-wi.com with any election related questions.

Deadline for Returning Ballot

The completed ballot must be received by the municipal clerk no later than the day of the election so that it can be delivered to the polling location by 8 PM.  Do not take your absentee ballot directly to the polling place.  The ballot must be delivered in person or by mail to the municipal clerk for recording purposes.