Voter ID Laws

Voter ID laws change frequently. We make every effort to keep this data up-to-date, but if you have any questions you should contact your Local Election Official.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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 r egistered (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