Nationwide Voter ID Laws

What ID do I need to bring to Vote.

Alabama

ID is required to vote in Alabama. Valid forms of ID include:
– Valid Driver's License (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
– Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Driver's License
Valid Non-driver ID (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
– Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Non-driver ID
– Valid Alabama Photo Voter ID
– Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
– Valid AL Department of Corrections Release- Temporary ID (Photo Required)
– Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required)
– Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required)
– Valid Federal Issued ID
– Valid US Passport
– Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state
– Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
– Valid Military ID
– Valid Tribal ID

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Alabama ID from Vote Riders.

Alaska

ID is required to vote in Alaska. Valid forms of ID include:
– Voter ID card
– Driver’s license
– State ID
– Military ID
– Passport
– Hunting or fishing license
– Other current or valid photo ID
- Current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement, or other government issued document

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Alaska ID from Vote Riders.

Arizona

ID is required to vote in Arizona. Valid forms of ID include:
– Valid Arizona driver license
– Valid Arizona non-operating identification card
– Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
– Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification

If you cannot provide one of the above forms of Photo ID, you may also show TWO of the following forms of identification that display your name and address:
– Utility bill dated within 90 days of the date of the election
– Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
– Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
– Indian census card
– Property tax statement of the elector's residence
– Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
– Arizona vehicle insurance card
– Recorder's Certificate
– Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
– Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material"

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Arizona ID from Vote Riders.

Arkansas

ID is required to vote in Arkansas. Valid forms of ID include:
- Driver’s license
- Photo ID card
- Concealed handgun carry license
- United States passport
- An employee badge or identification document issued by an accredited postsecondary educational institution in Arkansas
- United States Military identification document
- A public assistance identification card if the card shows a photograph of the person to whom the document or identification card was issued
- A voter identification card issued by the Secretary of State
If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Arkansas ID from Vote Riders.

California

ID is not required in California if voting in person unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
- a copy of a recent utility bill
- the sample ballot booklet you received from your county elections office or another document sent to you by a government agency
- a passport
- a driver's license
- an official state identification card
- a student identification card showing your name and photograph


If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free California ID from Vote Riders.

Colorado

ID is required to vote in Colorado if voting in person. Valid forms of ID include:
- A valid CO driver's license or ID
- A valid US passport
- A valid employee identification card with your photo issued by any branch of the federal, state or local government
- A valid pilot's license
- A valid US military ID with a photo
- A copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document issued within the last 60 days and showing your name and address
- A certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood
- A valid Medicare or Medicaid card
- A certified copy of your US birth certificate
- Certified naturalization documentation
- A valid student ID card issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado with a photograph
- A valid veteran ID card with a photograph
- A valid ID card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership

If your address is listed, it must be in Colorado.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Colorado ID from Vote Riders.

Connecticut

You need to provide ID to vote in Connecticut.

Valid forms of ID include:
- A copy of a current and valid photo identification that shows your name and address;
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address

Connecticut may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Connecticut for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Connecticut ID from Vote Riders.

Delaware

You need to provide ID to vote in Delaware.

Valid forms of ID include:
- Delaware Drivers License or State ID
- U.S. Passport
- Signed Polling Place or Social Security Card
- Signed vehicle registration
- Signed credit card with photo
- A similar document that identifies you by photo or signature


Delaware may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Delaware for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Delaware ID from Vote Riders.

District of Columbia

ID is not required in District of Columbia if voting in person unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.
You will also need to show ID if you plan to register and vote on the same day.
Valid forms of ID include
An ID that shows your name and address, including:
– Valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID
– Government check or paycheck (issued within 90 days of Election Day)
– Bank statement (dated within 90 days of Election Day)
– Current utility bill (not a phone bill) dated within 90 days of Election Day bill
– Student housing statement/tuition bill
– Homeless shelter occupancy statement
– Residential Lease
– Other current government document that shows your name and address

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free District of Columbia ID from Vote Riders.

Florida

ID is required to vote in Florida. Valid forms of ID include:
– Florida driver’s license
– Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
– U.S. passport
– Debit or credit card
– Military identification
– Student identification
– Retirement center identification
– Neighborhood association identification
– Public assistance identification
– Veteran health identification card issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
– License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm
– Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality

All IDs must be current and valid and have your photo and a signature.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Florida ID from Vote Riders.

Georgia

ID is required to vote in Georgia. Valid forms of ID include:
– Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID
– A Georgia driver's license (can be expired)
– Student ID from a Georgia public College or University
– Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or Georgia city or county
– Valid U.S. passport
– Valid U.S. military photo ID
– Valid tribal photo ID containing your photograph

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Georgia ID from Vote Riders.

Hawaii

You need to provide ID to vote in Hawaii if voting in person.

Valid forms of ID include:
- Hawaii Driver License Number
- Hawaii State Identification number
- last four digits of their Social Security Number, if you do not have a Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State Identification Card

If your county clerk requires identification, you will need to show one of the following forms of ID:
- A current and valid photo identification such as a Hawaii State Driver License or ID card, a Hawaii Student Identification Card, an ID card issued by the U.S. Department of Defense, a U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card or a Driver License or State Photo Identity Card issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles in another U.S. jurisdiction.
- A form of ID that shows your name and address such as a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document.
- Another registered voter, who will vouch for your identity

Hawaii may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Hawaii for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Hawaii ID from Vote Riders.

Idaho

You need to provide ID to vote in Idaho.

Valid forms of ID include:
– An Idaho driver’s license or Idaho photo identification card
– A U.S. passport or Federal photo identification card
– A tribal photo identification card
– A license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho

Idaho may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Idaho for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Idaho ID from Vote Riders.

Illinois

ID is not required in Illinois unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
– A current and valid photo identification
– Utility bill
– Bank statement
– Government check
– Paycheck
– Lease or contract for residence
– Student ID & mail addressed to voter’s residence
– Government document

All of these IDs must shows your name and address.


If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Illinois ID from Vote Riders.

Indiana

ID is required to vote in Indiana. Valid forms of ID include:
– any State of Indiana or U.S. government-issued photo ID that displays your photo, displays your name (which matches the name on your voter registration record, though nicknames and abbreviations are okay), and displays an expiration date that is either current or expired sometime after the date of the last General Election.

In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Indiana ID from Vote Riders.

Iowa

You need to provide ID to vote in Iowa.

Valid forms of ID include:
– Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID
– U.S. passport
– U.S. military ID or veteran’s ID
– tribal ID/document
– Iowa voter ID card

You can also have your identity attested to by another registered voter in your precinct.

Iowa may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Iowa for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Iowa ID from Vote Riders.

Kansas

ID is required to vote in Kansas. Valid forms of ID include:
– A driver’s license or nondriver’s identification card issued by Kansas or by another state or district of the U.S.
– A concealed carry of handgun license issued by Kansas or another state or district of the U.S.
– A United States passport
– An employee badge or identification document issued by a municipal, county, state, or federal government office
– A military identification document issued by the U.S.
– A student identification card issued by an accredited postsecondary institution of education in the state of Kansas
– A public assistance identification card issued by a municipal, county, state or federal government office
– An identification card issued by an Indian tribe

An ID does not have to have an expiration date on it, but if an expiration date is listed it must not have expired.
If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Kansas ID from Vote Riders.

Kentucky

ID is required to vote in Kentucky. Valid forms of ID include:
a document that displays your name and photograph, and is issued by one of the following:
– The U.S. or the Commonwealth of Kentucky
– The U.S. Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services
– The Merchant Marines, or the Kentucky National Guard
– A public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the United States
– Any city government, county government, urban-county government, charter county government, consolidated local government, or unified local government, which is located within Kentucky

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Kentucky ID from Vote Riders.

Louisiana

You need to provide ID to vote in Louisiana.

Valid forms of ID include:
– a driver's license
– a Louisiana Special ID
– LA Wallet digital driver's license
– a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture
– some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature

Louisiana may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Louisiana for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Louisiana ID from Vote Riders.

Maine

ID is not required in Maine unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.
You will also need to show ID if you plan to register and vote on the same day.
Valid forms of ID include
- A government-issued photograph including a current and valid United States passport, military identification, driver's license, state identification or identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe;
- Another government-issued identification document without a photo such as a certified birth certificate or a signed social security card;
- Student ID with a photo issued by a public or private school in Maine
- A verified unique identifier for new voters, including the voter's Maine driver's license number, Maine identification number or the last 4 digits of the voter's social security number that are successfully verified through the central voter registration system verification


If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Maine ID from Vote Riders.

Maryland

You may be asked to show ID if you are a first-time voter, voting for the first time in Maryland, your voter registration is inactive, or your ballot is challenged.

You will also need to show ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include:

– A Maryland Driver's License or other Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) issued identification
– A student ID card that contains a photo
– An employee ID card that contains a photo
– A passport or other government issued ID
– A utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck that shows your name and address and is less than three months old.

Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Maryland ID from Vote Riders.

Massachusetts

You may be asked to show ID if you are a first-time voter, voting for the first time in Massachusetts, your voter registration is inactive, or your ballot is challenged.

You will also need to show ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include:

– a driver's license
– state-issued ID card
– recent utility bill
– rent receipt
– lease
– copy of a voter registration affidavit
– any other printed identification which contains your name and address

The ID must display your name and the address at which you are registered to vote.

Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Massachusetts ID from Vote Riders.

Michigan

You need to provide ID to vote in Michigan.

Valid forms of ID include:
– Michigan driver’s license or a Michigan personal identification card.
– Current Driver’s license or personal ID card issued by another state
– Current Federal or state government-issued photo ID
– Current U.S. passport
– Current Military identification card with photo
– Current Student identification with photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education.
– Current Tribal identification card with photo.

Michigan may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Michigan for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Michigan ID from Vote Riders.

Minnesota

ID is not required in Minnesota unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.
You will also need to show ID if you plan to register and vote on the same day.
Valid forms of ID include
- A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota identification card, or a receipt for one of these documents with your current address;
- A valid registration in the precinct under a different name or address or a notice of late registration;
- A tribal identification card issued by the government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs;
- Another voter who is registered to vote in the precinct, or who is employed by a residential facility in the precinct and will vouch for you;
- A current student identification card with a photo.


If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Minnesota ID from Vote Riders.

Mississippi

ID is required to vote in Mississippi. Valid forms of ID include:
– A driver’s license
– A photo ID issued by a branch, department or entity of the State of Mississippi
– A United States passport
– A government employee ID card
– A firearms license
– A student photo ID issued by an accredited Mississippi university, college or community/junior college
– A United States military ID
– A tribal photo ID
– Any other photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the United States government or any State government
– A Mississippi Voter Identification Card

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Mississippi ID from Vote Riders.

Missouri

ID is required to vote in Missouri. Valid forms of ID include:
– a nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license
– a nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card
– a nonexpired United States passport
– another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Missouri ID from Vote Riders.

Montana

ID is required to vote in Montana. Valid forms of ID include:
– Montana Driver's License
– Montana ID Card
– Military ID Card
– Tribal Photo ID Card
– U.S. Passport
– Concealed Carry Permit
– Any photo ID with your name and at least one of these qualifying items: a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check, or government document

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Montana ID from Vote Riders.

Nebraska

Please see our state election information page.

Nevada

ID is not required in Nevada if voting in person unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
- the voter registration card that was issued to you
- a driver’s license or ID issued by the DMV
- a military identification card
- any other form of ID issued by a governmental agency which contains your signature and picture/physical description

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Nevada ID from Vote Riders.

New Hampshire

You need to provide ID to vote in New Hampshire.

Valid forms of ID include:
– A driver's license issued by any state or the federal government
– An identification card or a nondriver's identification card issued by the motor vehicles division, department, agency, or office of any other state
– A U.S. armed services identification card
– A U.S. passport or passcard
– A valid student ID card, if the card was issued by one of the following: (1) a college, university, or career school in New Hampshire and approved to operate or licensed to operate in New Hampshire, (2) a public high school in New Hampshire, (3) a nonpublic high school in New Hampshire accredited by a private school accrediting agency that is recognized by the department of education, (4) Dartmouth College, or (5) a college or university operated by the university system of New Hampshire or the community college system of New Hampshire

New Hampshire may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with New Hampshire for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free New Hampshire ID from Vote Riders.

New Jersey

ID is not required in New Jersey unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
- any current and valid photo identification
- a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck
- any other government document that shows your name and address

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free New Jersey ID from Vote Riders.

New Mexico

ID is not required in New Mexico unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
-A current and valid photo identification
-A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck that shows your name and current address
-A student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows your name and current address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free New Mexico ID from Vote Riders.

New York

ID is not required in New York unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
– a driver's license or or ID card
- a current and valid photo identification– a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free New York ID from Vote Riders.

North Carolina

ID is required to vote in North Carolina. Valid forms of ID include:
One of the following IDs, which must be unexpired or expired for less than one year:

*Exception: your ID can be expired for any amount of time if you are over 65 and your ID expired after your 65th birthday.

- North Carolina driver license
- North Carolina state ID card (also called a non operators ID)
- US Passport or Passport Card
- North Carolina voter photo ID card issued by a County Board of Elections
- North Carolina student ID card approved by the NC Board of Elections
- Employee ID issued by North Carolina state or local government or charter school approved by the State Board of Elections
- Out-of-state driver’s license or ID card (only for use by voters who have registered to vote in North Carolina within 90 days of an election)

You can use the following IDs even if they do not have an issuance or expiration date:

- Military ID card issued by US Government
- Veterans ID card issued by US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Tribal enrollment card

The address on your photo ID does not have to match your address on your voter registration. The name on your photo ID must be the same as or “substantially equivalent” to the name on your voter registration record.
If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free North Carolina ID from Vote Riders.

North Dakota

ID is required to vote in North Dakota. Valid forms of ID include:
a document that contains your legal name; current residential street address in North Dakota; and date of birth.

These can include:
– Driver’s license or ID card issued by the North Dakota department of transportation
– ID issued by tribal government to a tribal member living in North Dakota
– Long term care identification certificate (provided by North Dakota facility)

If your ID does not include your legal name, current address and date of birth or if it is expired, you must supplement the ID with a
– Current utility bill
– Current bank statement
– Check issued by a federal, state or local government
– Paycheck
– Document issued by a federal, state or local government
– Authorized university document for voters using a student photo ID card

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free North Dakota ID from Vote Riders.

Ohio

ID is required to vote in Ohio. Valid forms of ID include:
– Photo ID issued by the U.S. government or the State of Ohio that includes ALL of the following: (1) an expiration date that has not passed, (2) your photograph, (3) your name, which must match your name as it appears in the Poll List (abbreviations and nicknames are okay); and (4) your current address, which must match your address as it appears in the Poll List
- An Ohio driver's license or state ID card can have a former address if it is unexpired
– A valid military ID card

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Ohio ID from Vote Riders.

Oklahoma

You need to provide ID to vote in Oklahoma.

Valid forms of ID include:
A photo ID including:
– Oklahoma driver license or Oklahoma Identification Card– U.S. passport
– U.S. military identification
– Any other document issued by the U.S. government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government if it includes your name, a photograph of you, and an expiration date that is later than the election in which you are voting (unless the identification is valid indefinitely)
– County Election Board Voter Identification Card (photo not required)

The name on the identification that you provide must match your name in the Precinct Registry (abbreviations and nicknames are okay).

Oklahoma may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Oklahoma for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Oklahoma ID from Vote Riders.

Oregon

ID is not required in Oregon if voting in person unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
any current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Oregon ID from Vote Riders.

Pennsylvania

You may be asked to show ID if you are a first-time voter, voting for the first time in Pennsylvania, your voter registration is inactive, or your ballot is challenged.

You will also need to show ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include:

– Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
– ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
– ID issued by the U.S. Government
– U.S. passport
– U.S. Armed Forces ID
– Student ID
– Employee ID

If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address:
– Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
– Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
– Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government
– Firearm permit
– Current utility bill
– Current bank statement
– Current paycheck
– Government check

Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Pennsylvania ID from Vote Riders.

Rhode Island

ID is required to vote in Rhode Island. Valid forms of ID include:
– Rhode Island Driver's License or Permit
– Rhode Island Voter ID Card
– U.S. Passport
– ID issued by a U.S. educational institution
– U.S. military ID
– An ID card issued by the United States or Rhode Island
– Government issued medical card
– Tribal ID

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Rhode Island ID from Vote Riders.

South Carolina

ID is required to vote in South Carolina. Valid forms of ID include:
– South Carolina Driver's License or ID (including standard licenses and REAL IDs, DMV ID card, and SC Concealed weapons permits)
– South Carolina Voter Registration Card with Photo
– Federal Military ID (includes all Department of Defense Photo IDs and Veterans Affairs Benefits Card)
– U.S. Passport or Passport ID card

All ID's must be current and valid.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free South Carolina ID from Vote Riders.

South Dakota

You need to provide ID to vote in South Dakota.

Valid forms of ID include:
– South Dakota driver's license or nondriver ID card
– U.S. government photo ID (passport is acceptable)
– U.S. Armed Forces ID
– Current student photo identification card from a South Dakota high school or South Dakota accredited institution of higher education
– Tribal photo ID

South Dakota may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with South Dakota for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free South Dakota ID from Vote Riders.

Tennessee

ID is required to vote in Tennessee. Valid forms of ID include:
– Tennessee driver’s or photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government or the Tennessee Dept. of Safety (may be expired)
– U.S. passport
– U.S. military ID with photo
– Tennessee handgun carry permit with photo

If you are a first time voter who registered by mail online, or if your ID is expired, you will also need show one of the following:
- a copy of a current utility bill
- a bank statement
- a government check- a paycheck
- other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Tennessee ID from Vote Riders.

Texas

ID is required to vote in Texas. Valid forms of ID include:
– Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety
– Texas Election Identification Certificate
– Texas Personal Identification Card
– Texas Handgun License
– U.S. Military Identification Card or U. S Citizenship Certificate containing your photograph
– U.S. Passport

If you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the these forms of photo ID, you can fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) at the polls. You will need to present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Texas ID from Vote Riders.

Utah

ID is required to vote in Utah if voting in person. Valid forms of ID include:
– Utah driver license
– ID card issued by the state of Utah or the US Government
– Utah concealed carry permit
– US passport
– Tribal ID card (does not require a photograph)
– Currently valid US military ID card

Any of the above forms of ID must be not expired and have your name and photograph.

If you are not already registered to vote and are voting with a provisional ballot, you will need to show TWO acceptable forms of ID: one that verifies your identity AND one for proof of residence such as:
– Utility bill dated within 90 days of the election
– Bank or other financial account statement
– Certified birth certificate
– Valid Social Security card
– Check issued by the state or federal government
– Currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license
– Certified naturalization documents (NOT a green card)
– Certified copy of court records showing your adoption or name change
– Bureau of Indian Affairs card
– Tribal treaty card
– Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
– Currently valid ID card issued by a local government, an employer, college, university, technical school, or professional school in Utah
– Current Utah vehicle registration

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Utah ID from Vote Riders.

Vermont

ID is not required in Vermont unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include
any current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Vermont ID from Vote Riders.

Virginia

You need to provide ID to vote in Virginia.

Valid forms of ID include:
- current or expired Virginia driver’s license or DMV-issued ID card
- valid employee ID card, that has your photograph
- US Military ID
- valid student ID issued by a public or private institution of higher education or high school located in Virginia
- valid higher education student ID with your photograph located anywhere in the US
- US passport or passport card
- Government-issued federal, state or local ID card
- Voter ID card or voter confirmation documents issued by the Department of Elections
- Valid tribal enrollment or other tribal ID issued by one of the 11 tribes recognized by Virginia
- Nursing home resident ID if issued by a government facility
- Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck dated within 12 months
- Any other current government document containing your name and address of the voter

Virginia may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with Virginia for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Virginia ID from Vote Riders.

Washington

You may be asked to show ID if voting in person if you are a first-time voter, voting for the first time in Washington, your voter registration is inactive, or your ballot is challenged.

You will also need to show ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include:

– A driver's license
– A state identification card
– A student identification card
– A tribal identification card
– An employer identification card

ID is required when voting in person.

If you cannot provide any acceptable forms of ID, you may also sign a ballot declaration. The signature on the declaration will be compared to the signature on your voter registration record.

Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Washington ID from Vote Riders.

West Virginia

You need to provide ID to vote in West Virginia.

Valid forms of ID include:
– Voter registration card
– Medicare card or Social Security card
– Birth certificate
– West Virginia hunting or fishing license
– West Virginia SNAP ID card
– West Virginia TANF program ID card
– West Virginia Medicaid ID card
– Bank or debit card
– Utility bill or bank statement issued within six months of the date of the election
– Health insurance card
– Any document issued by the West Virginia or U.S. government that displays your name
– Any document issued by the state of WV or U.S. government containing your name, including a West Virginia driver's license, passport, U.S. or West Virgina government employee ID, or military ID
– Driver's license issued by another state
– Student ID card
– A concealed carry (pistol/revolver) permit

West Virginia may provide other options to be able to vote such as completing a form or affidavit, providing additional requested information, or having another person verify your identity. Check with West Virginia for more information.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free West Virginia ID from Vote Riders.

Wisconsin

ID is required to vote in Wisconsin. Valid forms of ID include:
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even your driving privileges have been revoked or suspended, with or without a star in the right-hand corner.
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card, with or without a star in the right-hand corner, or an unexpired driving or identification receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT.
- Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service.
- A U.S. passport.
- An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin.
- A student ID issued by Wisconsin that contains a photo, the date it was issued, your signature and the expiration date is not more than 2 years from the date it was issued. If your student ID is expired, the you must also provide by a separate document that proves current enrollment.
- An unexpired veteran’s photo identification card issued by the Veterans Health Administration.
- An unexpired certificate of naturalization that was issued in the last two years.

The address on your ID does not have to be current and the name on your ID does not need to be an exact match for your name in the poll book.

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Wisconsin ID from Vote Riders.

Wyoming

ID is required to vote in Wyoming. Valid forms of ID include:
– Wyoming Driver's License or ID Card
– Tribal ID Card
– Valid U.S. Passport
– U.S. Military Card
– Driver's License or ID Card from another state
– University of Wyoming Student ID
– Wyoming Community College Student ID
– Wyoming Public School Student ID
– Valid Medicare or Medicaid Insurance Card

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, learn how to obtain a free Wyoming ID from Vote Riders.