Voter ID Laws
EXCEPTIONS TO THE VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS
- Military and overseas voters who vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) are exempt from ALL voter ID requirements.
- Elderly and disabled voters are exempt from federal first-time voter ID requirements but might not be exempt from state voter ID laws.
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If you are voting in person, you must show photo identification at the polls to vote. A voter can use any of the following forms of photo ID:
| Voters are required to include a copy of valid photo ID with their application for an absentee ballot. A voter can use any of the following forms of voter ID:
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If you are voting in person in Alaska, you must present one of the following forms of ID when you vote:
An election official may waive the ID requirement if an Election Day official can vouch for your identity, unless you are voting in Alaska for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered. | If you're not voting for the first time in Alaska, or provided a copy of your ID when you registered, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail, but you will need to sign your ballot in the presence of a witness. If you're voting for the first time in Alaska, registered by mail, and didn't provide a copy of your ID when you registered, then attach a copy of one of the following with your completed absentee ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Arizona, you must present an acceptable form of ID at the time you vote. Acceptable forms of ID include one of the following "Option 1" photo IDs with your name and address:
If you don't have a photo ID with your name and address you have 2 other options: Option 2: You can provide any 2 of the following forms of non-photo ID so long as they both have your name and address:
Option 3: You can provide any of the following in combination:
| If you're not voting for the first time in Arizona, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Arizona voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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To vote in person, you must verify your registration by providing ID or documentation that (1) shows your name and photo; (2) is issued by the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State of Arkansas; and (3) has not been expired for more than four years before the date of the election | If you're voting absentee in Arkansas, you will need to submit a copy of a photo ID that is issued by the United States, state of Arkansas, or a college in Arkansas (such as a driver’s license, a photo identification card, a concealed carry handgun permit, a U.S. Passport, a student ID or employee badge from an accredited postsecondary institution, a military ID, a voter verification card, or a public assistance card that shows a photo of the cardholder) along with your ballot. | |
If you're not voting for the first time in California, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're a first-time voter, you are voting in a federal election, you registered by mail, and didn't include your driver's license or California ID number or the last 4 digits of your Social Security number on your registration, you may be asked to provide ID if you vote in person. Acceptable forms of ID include a current and valid photo ID that includes your name and photograph. Examples:
You can also use any of the following documents that includes your name and address as long as the document is dated since the last general election:
| If you're not voting for the first time in California, you don't need to provide a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot. If you're a first time California voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide your driver's license or California ID number or the last 4 digits of your Social Security number when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Colorado, you will need to provide a valid form of ID at the time you vote. All the forms of ID that show your address must be a Colorado address in order for the form of ID to qualify. Valid forms of ID include:
| If you're not voting by mail for the first time in Colorado, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're a first time Colorado voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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Connecticut has 2 different ID requirements, depending on when you registered to vote. Most voters must present one of the following forms of ID to vote in person:
If you cannot present an ID, you'll be required to sign a brief statement confirming your identity. But, if you're a first time voter who registered by mail, and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you must present one of the following forms of ID to vote in person:
| If you're not voting for the first time in Connecticut, you don't need to provide ID to vote absentee. If you're a first time Connecticut voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your absentee ballot:
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You are not required to show ID to vote, but you will need to provide proof of identification, which may include:
If you don't present any ID, you'll need to fill out a form before you can vote. | You do not need to provide ID to vote by absentee ballot. | |
If you're not voting for the first time in DC, you don't need to provide ID to vote in person. If you registered to vote by mail and you're voting in DC for the first time, bring one of the following to vote in person early or on Election Day:
| If you're not voting for the first time in Washington DC, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Washington DC voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Florida, you must present one of the following valid forms of ID that shows your photo and signature at the time you vote:
If your ID does not contain your signature, then you need to bring another ID that contains your signature. | When requesting an absentee ballot, you must provide your:
If you're a first time Florida voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered (or any time prior to voting for the first time in Florida), you'll also need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
This requirement for first-time voters does not apply if the voter fits into one of the following categories: (a) is 65 years of age or older; (b) has a temporary or permanent physical disability; (c) is a member of the uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of such active duty, is absent from the county on election day; (d) is a member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marine, is absent from the county on election day; (e) is the spouse or dependent of a member referred to in (c) or (d) who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the county on election day; (f) is a person currently residing outside the United States who is eligible to vote in Florida. | |
If you are voting in person in Georgia (including voting early), you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:
| If you are voting absentee-by-mail, you must
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If you're not voting for the first time in Hawaii, you don't need to provide ID to vote. If you're a first time voter and did not provide a Hawaii Driver's License number, Hawaii State ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number when you registered, you will need to provide a copy of one of the following forms of ID:
| If you're not voting for the first time in Hawaii, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time voter and did not provide a Hawaii Driver's License number, Hawaii State ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number when you registered, be sure to attach a copy of one of the following forms of ID to your absentee ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Idaho (including during early voting), you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:
If you don't have ID, you can still cast a ballot by signing an affidavit at the polling place swearing to your identity and address. | If you've voted in Idaho before or provided ID at the time of registration or on your absentee request form, you don't need to provide ID to vote by absentee. Starting in 2023, all new voter registrations will need to provide an approved proof of residence document in order to complete the registration process. A new voter will be unable to request an absentee ballot until this requirement is satisfied. If you don't have ID, you can still cast a ballot by signing an affidavit at the polling place swearing to your identity and address. | |
If you've voted in Illinois before or provided ID when you registered, you do not need to show ID to vote. If you're voting in Illinois for the first time and didn't provide proof of ID when you registered, you'll need to show one of the following items when you vote in person during early voting or on Election Day:
| If you've voted in Illinois before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you are a first-time voter and did not provide proof of ID at the time of registration (either with a driver's license, state ID, or social security number), you are not eligible to vote by mail and instead should vote in-person and provide proof of ID to the election official at the polling place. | |
If you are voting in person in Indiana, you must present an ID that meets the following 4 requirements at the time you vote:
Examples of IDs that meet this criteria are:
| If you've voted in Indiana before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote absentee by mail. If you're a first time Indiana voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a copy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
Please note, however, that when requesting an absentee ballot, a voter must provide either (1) a photocopy of their identification card that complies with the state’s photo ID law OR (2) one or more of the following voter identification numbers: (a) the voter’s Indiana driver’s license number or Indiana identification card number; (b) the voter’s unique voter ID number assigned to their voter registration record in SVRS; or (c) the last four digits of the voter’s Social Security number. | |
If you are voting in person in Iowa, you will be required to show a valid form of ID before voting at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include:
A voter without one of the listed forms of ID may have the voter’s identity attested to by another registered voter in the precinct or may prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents. | You'll need to provide a copy of one of the following Voter Verification Numbers (ID Number) along with your absentee ballot:
Any voter may request an Iowa Voter ID Card by contacting their County Auditor's Office | |
If you are voting in person in Kansas, you must present one of the following forms of unexpired photo ID (unless you are 65 or older, in which case the ID can be expired) when you vote:
| You must provide the number from your current and valid Kansas driver's license or Kansas nondriver's ID card when you request your advance ballot. If you do not have a valid Kansas driver's license or Kansas nondriver's card, you must provide a copy of one of the following forms of photo ID with your application in order to receive a ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Kentucky, you must present one of the following forms of ID that includes your name and photograph:
| Most eligible voters must use the state's online portal to request their absentee ballot. To request your ballot using the state's portal, you will need your Social Security number. To vote absentee in-person, you will also need a copy of one of the following forms of ID that includes your name and photograph:
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If you are voting in person in Louisiana (including during early voting), you must present one of the following forms of valid photo ID at the time you vote:
If you don't have any of the above IDs, you can still cast a ballot by completing a sworn statement. | No ID is required when voting absentee. | |
If you've voted in Maine before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote in person. If you're voting for the first time in Maine; submitted your registration by mail; and didn't provide a copy of your Maine driver's license, Maine state ID card, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you registered, you may need to show one of these items to vote. | If you've voted in Maine before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Maine voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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If you've voted in Maryland before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote in person. If you're voting for the first time in Maryland and submitted your registration by mail you may be asked to show one of the following forms of ID: A copy of a current and valid photo ID card (i.e., Maryland driver's license, MVA-issued ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other State or federal government-issued ID card); or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address and that is dated within 3 months of the election. | If you're not voting for the first time in Maryland or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Maryland voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Massachusetts, you may need to show ID if one of the following applies to you:
If asked to show an ID to a poll worker, you may show one of the following documents that shows your name and address where you are registered to vote:
| If you're not voting for the first time in Massachusetts or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Massachusetts voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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If you have a photo ID, you are required to show it. If you do not have one, you may still vote by signing an affidavit. Acceptable forms of photo ID include:
If you have a valid form of photo ID, you must show it when asked. If you don't have one of these forms of ID, you may sign a simple form called an affidavit stating that you are not in possession of photo identification, and then you may vote a regular ballot. However, if you are a first time Michigan voter and registered to vote by mail or through a voter registration drive without providing ID on your application (such as a driver's license number, state ID number, or last four digits of your social security number), you will be required to show photo ID or a utility bill or other government document that shows your name and current address. | If you've voted in Michigan before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Michigan voter who registered by mail or through a voter registration drive and you didn't provide ID when you registered (such as a driver's license number, state ID number, or last four digits of your social security number), you'll need to provide either:
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If your Minnesota voter registration is current and active, you do not need to show ID when you vote in person in Minnesota. If you need to register or to update your registration for any reason when you vote, you will need to show proof of residence to vote. Proof of residence includes:
If you don't have one of those, bring a combination of other photo ID (it can be expired) and another document that shows your current name and address:
| If you've voted in Minnesota before or provided an ID number at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Minnesota voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide an ID number when you registered, or if you are registering to vote and casting your absentee ballot at the same time, you'll need to fill out a registration form and show a copy of one of these forms of ID to the witness signing your absentee ballot envelope:
If you don't have one of those, show a combination of a different photo ID and another document that shows your current name and address:
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If you are voting in person in Mississippi, you must present one of the following forms of photo ID at the time you vote:
You may use an expired photo ID as long as it is an acceptable form of photo ID and is not more than 10 years old. | If you've voted in Mississippi before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're a first time Mississippi voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a copy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
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If you are voting in person in Missouri, you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:
| If you've voted in Missouri before or provided a qualifying ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you registered by mail and this will be your first time voting and you did not include a form of ID when you registered, you must include a copy of a ID with your ballot request form. Examples of acceptable ID include:
If you are voting by no-excuse absentee ballot in person before Election Day, you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:
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If you are voting in person in Montana, you must present one of the following forms of ID:
| If you've voted in Montana before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Montana for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
All in-person voters are required to present a valid photo ID containing the voter's name and photo, such as a Nebraska driver's license or state ID, Passport, Military ID, Tribal ID, Hospital, assisted living or nursing home record, Nebraska political subdivision (state, county, city, school, etc.), or Nebraska college or university ID. | Voters are required to write their driver's license or state ID number on their absentee ballot applications, or enclose a copy of a valid photo ID or reasonable impediment certification with their applications. | |
If you've voted in Nevada before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're voting in Nevada for the first time, registered to vote by mail or online, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to bring a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you vote. | If you've voted in Nevada before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Nevada for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
If you are voting in person in New Hampshire, you must present one of the following forms of photo ID at the time you vote:
If you don't have one of these IDs, you can:
| If you've voted in New Hampshire before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in New Hampshire for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
If you've voted in New Jersey before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're voting in New Jersey for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to bring a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you vote. | If you've voted in New Jersey before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in New Jersey for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. A person who delivers an absentee ballot to the county board in person must provide proof of their identity in the form of a New Jersey driver’s license or another form of identification issued or recognized as official by the federal government, the state of New Jersey, or any of its subdivisions, provided that the identification carries the full address and signature of the person. | |
New Mexico doesn't require voter ID at the state level, but some municipal jurisdictions do require voter ID, including the City of Rio Rancho. If you're voting in New Mexico for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to bring a copy of your photo ID issued by a government or educational institution, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows your name and address when you vote. | If you've voted in New Mexico before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in New Mexico for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows your name and current address when you return your ballot. | |
If you've voted in New York before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're voting in New York for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to bring a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you vote. | If you've voted in New York before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in New York for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
Voters must show an acceptable photo ID that is unexpired or expired for one year or less, including a North Carolina Driver's License, State ID, student ID approved by the State Board of Elections, or U.S. passport, or complete an ID Exception Form and vote provisionally. | Voters who vote by mail must include a photocopy of an acceptable ID when returning their ballot, or complete an ID Exception Form. | |
If you are voting in person in North Dakota, you must present one of the following forms of ID that shows your name, residential address and your birth date at the time you vote:
| North Dakota requires you to provide the ID number from one of the following forms of ID containing your name, residential address, and date of birth when you apply to vote by absentee ballot:
In addition, individuals living in special circumstances may provide a copy of one of the following IDs:
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If you are voting in person in Ohio, you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:
| When you send in your absentee ballot application, you will have to provide one of the following forms of ID:
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If you are voting in person in Oklahoma, you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:
| Oklahoma voters must provide proof of identity each time they vote. If you are voting absentee, you must show proof of identity by having your absentee ballot affidavit notarized. | |
Oregon does not provide for in-person voting. | If you've voted in Oregon before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Oregon for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
If you're voting for the first time, you must present one of the following photo IDs in-person:
If you don't have a photo ID from the list above, you can bring non-photo ID that shows your name and address, such as:
| Pennsylvania requires you to provide your Pennsylvania driver's license, PennDOT ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number when you apply for an absentee ballot. If you don't have any of those forms of ID, you must attach a copy of one of the following IDs with your ballot application, which must show your name, photo, and has an expiration date that is current:
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If you are voting in person in Rhode Island, you must present one of the following forms of ID (unexpired) at the time you vote:
| If you've voted in Rhode Island before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail If you're voting in Rhode Island for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your unexpired photo ID, or a recent utility bill, lease or rental statement, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
You must bring one of the following photo IDs with you to vote early in person or on Election Day:
| If you've voted in South Carolina before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail If you're voting in South Carolina for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
You must provide one of the following forms of photo ID when you vote early or on Election Day:
If you don't have any of these when you vote early or on Election Day, you can fill out an affidavit confirming your identity and still be allowed to vote. If you're submitting an affidavit but are voting in South Dakota for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and did not provide ID when you registered, you should still bring a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you vote. | You must include a copy of one of the following forms of photo ID with your absentee application form when you mail it:
Alternatively, the application can be notarized. If you submit a notarized application, but are voting in South Dakota for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, you should still enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
If you are voting in person in Tennessee, you must present one of the following forms of photo ID when you vote early or on Election Day:
A student ID or an ID issued by another state will NOT meet this requirement. First time voters who register by mail or using Online Voter Registration must also present one of the following if their ID is expired:
| You are not required to provide a copy of your ID when voting absentee. | |
If you are voting in person in Texas, you must present photo ID at the time you vote. Your photo ID must be current or expired for no more than 4 years. (If you are 70 years old or more, your ID can be expired for any length of time, as long as it is otherwise valid.) Acceptable forms of ID include:
| To vote by mail, you must provide ONE of the following numbers on your application: (1) Texas Driver’s License, Texas Personal Identification Number or Election Identification Certificate Number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (NOT your voter registration VUID number); (2) If you have not been issued one of the numbers above, the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you have not been issued a Texas Driver’s License, Texas Personal Identification Number or Texas Election Identification Certificate Number or a Social Security Number, you must indicate so by checking the appropriate box on the ABBM. | |
If you are voting in person in Utah (early or on Election Day), you must present one of the following forms of photo ID at the time you vote:
If you don't have a photo ID you can bring any two documents showing your name and address, such as:
| If you've voted in Utah before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Utah for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
If you've voted in Vermont before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're voting in Vermont for the first time, registered to vote by mail or online, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to bring a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you vote. | If you've voted in Vermont before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Vermont for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
All Virginia voters must bring one of the following forms of ID to vote early or on Election Day:
The following IDs are also acceptable if they are valid. “Valid” means genuinely issued by the agency or issuing entity appearing on the document and current or not expired for more than 12 months.
| If you've voted in Virginia before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Virginia for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your current and valid photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
All Washington counties now vote by mail. However, county auditors must open at least one vote center where voters can cast their ballot in person. Voters who wish to vote in person are subject to ID requirements. Be sure to bring one of the following photo IDs:
| If you've voted in Washington before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Washington for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
If you are voting in person in West Virginia early or on Election Day, you will need to provide one of the following identifying documents when you vote:
A voter does not have to show an ID to vote if:
| If you've voted in West Virginia before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in West Virginia for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. | |
In Wisconsin, you must provide a valid photo ID to vote in person. The following forms of ID are acceptable if they are unexpired or if they expired after the date of the most recent general election:
These photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:
| If you have not previously provided proof of ID when applying for an absentee ballot, you must include a copy of your photo ID with your ballot application. When voting your absentee by mail ballot, you do not need to provide a copy of your ID. | |
You are required to show an acceptable form of identification when voting in person. Any of the following documents are accepted:
If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, you may obtain a free Wyoming Identification Card from your local Driver Services office. | If you've voted in Wyoming before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you're voting in Wyoming for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot. |
Resources and off-site links
- The bulk of our in-person voter ID information comes from the National Conference of State Legislatures, which is a fantastic resource.
- We contacted the Secretaries of State and/or Local Election Officials directly to gather the absentee voter ID information.