Voters are requested to provide ID 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: Anyone affected by Hurricane Helene can fill out an affidavit saying that they have been a victim of a natural disaster and are unable to produce their ID.

*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's license
- North Carolina state ID card (also called a non operator ID)
- US Passport or Passport Card
- North Carolina voter photo ID card issued by a County Board of Elections
- College or university student ID card approved by the State 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 or Veterans ID card issued by US Government
- Tribal enrollment card issued by a tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or the federal government
- ID card (with photo) issued by an agency of the U.S. government or the State of North Carolina for a public assistance program

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 “very similar” to the name on your voter registration record.

North Carolina 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 North Carolina for more information.

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.