Madisonian 101: our guide to becoming a 608 citizen

Picture this:

You just moved to Madison, Wisconsin and you need some help with

the practicalities of life (we can’t just sit back and eat cheese curds all day, unfortunately).

That’s where we come in. Keep reading for Madisonian 101, our guide to all things 608 citizenship.

Voter registration

Make sure you’re eligible and

registered to vote

, find your

polling location

, and

preview

upcoming elections and sample ballots.

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There are several DMV offices throughout Madison. | Photo via Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Driver’s licenses and vehicle registration

New residents

in need of a Wisconsin driver’s license will need to provide

proof of legal status

, a

Social Security document

, and two documents

confirming their residential address

.

To

register

your car in the state of Wisconsin, you’ll need to bring

proof of Wisconsin car insurance

,

proof of your identity

(in the form of a driver’s license, passport, or ID card), and a

Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification

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