Voter ID laws

You can register online if you have an Alabama driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

Alaska law allows same day voter registration to vote for the President and Vice President of the United States only.

You can register online if you have an Alaska driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have an Arizona driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

Arkansas does not have online voter registration.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, known as conditional voter registration in California, tell the poll worker at your early voting location or polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your California driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, student ID, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address. The photo identifies you. If you have a California driver's license or non-driver ID card, you must bring that as your photo ID.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your California driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a California driver’s license, California non-driver ID card, or Social Security Number.

If you do not have one of the above, you can mark a box indicating this in the online portal.

If you do not provide a Social Security Number or ID when registering, you may be asked to provide ID when voting for the first time.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• a current and valid photo identification
• a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your voter service and polling center that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Colorado driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, military or tribal ID card, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you. If you have a Colorado driver's license or non-driver ID card, you must bring that as your photo ID.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Colorado driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Colorado driver's license, Colorado non-driver ID card, or Social Security Number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your designated Same Day Registration location that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Connecticut driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, student ID, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with a current address.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Connecticut driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Connecticut driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have a Delaware driver’s license, non-driver ID card, or a Social Security Number. If you do not have Delaware-issued identification or a Social Security Number, you can still register online, but you may have to provide identification that shows your name and current address the first time you vote.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local Early Vote Center or Election Day Vote Center that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your District of Columbia driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your District of Columbia driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a District of Columbia driver’s license, driver’s permit, non-driver ID card, or a Social Security Number. If you do not have DC-issued identification or a Social Security Number, you can still register to vote online, but you may have to provide identification that shows your name and current address the first time you vote.

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You can register online if you have a Florida driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

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You can register online if you have a Georgia driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your voter service center that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Hawaii driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, student ID, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you. If you have a Hawaii driver's license or non-driver ID card, you must bring that as your photo ID.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Hawaii driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Hawaii driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your polling location that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Idaho driver's license or non-driver ID card, concealed weapons license issued by an Idaho county sheriff, U.S. passport or passport card, or any photo ID from the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Idaho driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have an Idaho driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, known as grace period registration in Illinois, tell the poll worker at your grace period registration site that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Illinois driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

You can register online if you have an Illinois driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

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You can register online if you have an Indiana driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Iowa driver's license or non-driver ID card; U.S. passport or passport card; driver’s license from another state; military or tribal ID card; student ID issued by an Iowa high school or college; employee ID; or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address. The photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Iowa driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have an Iowa driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have a Kansas driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have a Social Security Number.

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You can register online if you have a Louisiana driver’s license or special ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Maine driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you. If you have a Maine driver's license or non-driver ID card, you must bring that as your photo ID.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Maine driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Maine driver’s license or non-driver ID card, or a Social Security Number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your early voting center or Election Day polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Maryland driver's license or non-driver ID card with your name and current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Maryland driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Maryland driver’s license, driver’s permit, or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

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You can register online if you have any ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), such as a Massachusetts driver’s license, driver’s permit, or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local clerk’s office that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Michigan driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Michigan driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

If you are a student, you may use your college or student records as your residence document.

You can register online if you have a Michigan driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Minnesota driver’s license or non-driver ID card; U.S. passport or passport card; driver’s license from another state; student ID card from a Minnesota university, college, technical college, or high school; military ID; tribal ID card with your name, signature, and photo; or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address. The photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Minnesota driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Minnesota driver’s license or non-driver ID card, or a Social Security number.

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Mississippi does not have online voter registration.

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Missouri does not require ID for online registration. To register online, you must use a tablet, mobile device, or other touchscreen device that allows you to provide a signature.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, known as late registration in Montana, tell the poll worker at your local election office that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Montana driver's license or non-driver ID card, Montana concealed carry permit, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, school district or postsecondary student ID, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Montana driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

Montana does not have online voter registration.

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You can register online if you have a Nebraska driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Nevada driver's license or non-driver ID card, or tribal ID card, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you. If you do not have a Nevada driver's license, Nevada non-driver ID card, or tribal ID card, you will not be able to register and vote on the same day.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Nevada driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Nevada driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local polling location that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a DOCUMENT PROVING U.S. CITIZENSHIP, such as a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport or passport card, or U.S. Certificate of Naturalization. If you don't have one of the required documents, you may sign a Qualified Voter Affidavit instead.
• a PHOTO ID, such as your New Hampshire driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your New Hampshire driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

New Hampshire does not have online voter registration.

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You can register online if you have a New Jersey driver’s license or non-driver ID card, or a Social Security number. When using your Social Security Number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your early voting polling location or Election Day polling location that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your New Mexico driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you. If you have a New Mexico driver's license or non-driver ID card, you must bring that as your photo ID.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your New Mexico driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

If you are a student at a New Mexico post-secondary institution, you may bring your student ID with a photo and a current student fee statement showing your address as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a New Mexico driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide your Social Security number.

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You can register online if you have a New York driver’s license, driver’s permit, or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your early voting site that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your North Carolina driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, military or tribal ID card, College or university student ID approved by the State Board of Elections, North Carolina government employee ID card with a photo approved by the State Board of Elections, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your North Carolina driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a North Carolina driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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North Dakota does not have voter registration.

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You can register online if you have an Ohio driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

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You can register online if you have an Oklahoma driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have an Oregon driver’s license, driver’s permit, or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have a Pennsylvania driver’s license or non-driver ID card, or a Social Security number. When using your Social Security Number, you must upload your signature.

Rhode Island law allows same day voter registration on Election Day only and to vote for the President and Vice President of the United States only.

You can register online if you have a Rhode Island driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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You can register online if you have a South Carolina driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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South Dakota does not have online voter registration.

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You can register online if you have a Tennessee driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

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If you are already registered to vote in Texas and need to update your name, home address, or political party, you can complete this process online.

• You will need a Texas driver's license or non-driver ID card and your Voter Unique Identifier (VUID).
• You can find your VUID by visiting the Texas SOS My Voter Portal.
  • Use the "Am I registered" tool on the right side of the screen.
  • Choose "Name, County, Date of Birth" as the selection criteria.

If you have never registered to vote in Texas before and have a Texas driver’s license or non-driver ID card, you may register online when renewing, replacing, or changing your contact information for either of these cards through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Otherwise, you must register by mail.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your early voting location or Election Day voting location that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Utah driver's license or non-driver ID card, Utah concealed carry permit, U.S. passport or passport card, military ID card, or any photo ID from the state of Utah or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

You can register online if you have a Utah driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local town or city clerk’s office or Election Day polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Vermont driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you. If you have a Vermont driver's license or non-driver ID card, you must bring that as your photo ID.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Vermont driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Vermont driver’s license, permit, or non-driver ID card, or a Social Security Number.

You must also include a copy of an acceptable form of ID which includes:

• a current and valid photo identification, such as a driver’s license or U.S. passport.
• a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your general registrar or satellite location or Election Day polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Virginia driver's license or non-driver ID card; U.S. passport or passport card; driver’s license from another state; military ID; student ID with a photo issued by a Virginia public or private high school or any higher education institution in the U.S; or any photo ID from the state of Virginia or the federal government; with or without a current address. The photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Virginia driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Virginia driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide your Social Security Number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local election office or county voting center that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Washington driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Washington driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Washington driver’s license, permit, or non-driver ID card. If you do not have one of these, you may use the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

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You can register online if you have a West Virginia driver’s license or non-driver ID card. You must also provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your local clerk’s office or polling place that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Wisconsin driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, driver’s license from another state, military or tribal ID, or any photo ID from any state or the federal government, with or without a current address; the photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Wisconsin driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

You can register online if you have a Wisconsin driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

TO USE SAME DAY REGISTRATION, tell the poll worker at your polling location that you want to register and vote that day. Take these to show:

• a PHOTO ID, such as your Wyoming driver's license or non-driver ID card; U.S. passport or passport card; driver’s license from another state, military or tribal ID card; student ID from the University of Wyoming, Wyoming Community College, or a Wyoming public school; or any photo ID from any state or local government, or the federal government; with or without a current address. The photo identifies you.
• a RESIDENCE DOCUMENT with your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

If your Wyoming driver's license has your current address, it works as your identity and residence documents.

Wyoming does not have online voter registration.

You must include the following with your application:

• A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID
• Your Alabama driver’s license number OR the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

Acceptable photo IDs include:

• Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). This ID must be current or have expired within the past 60 days.
• Digital Driver's License or non-driver ID card issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital (ALEA)
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Driver’s license from any state
• Pistol Permit with a photo
• Military ID with a photo
• Tribal ID with a photo
• Alabama government employee ID card with a photo
• Federal employee ID card with a photo
• Alabama Department of Corrections Release - Temporary ID with a photo
• Alabama Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System with a photo
• Student ID with a photo from a college or university in the state of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
• Any photo ID card issued by the state of Alabama or the federal government

The signature on your return envelope must be notarized or signed by 2 witnesses who are 18 or older.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, or do not have it notarized or signed by 2 witnesses, your ballot will be rejected.

You must include the following with your application:

• Alaska driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

The signature on your return envelope must be notarized, unless one is not reasonably accessible. In that case, you may sign the return envelope in the presence of a witness who is over 18 years old. The witness must sign the return envelope attesting that you cast the ballot on the date shown. In addition, you must provide an identifier, which can be your Alaska driver's license ID number, Alaska voter ID number, date of birth, or last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, your witness does not sign, or you do not include an identifier, your ballot will be rejected.

You must include the following with your application:

• Arizona driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If the county is unable to verify the signature, they will attempt to contact you.

The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

You must include a copy of a valid photo ID with your voted ballot. Your ID must show your name and must have been issued by the state of Arkansas, the federal government, or an accredited Arkansas college/university. The ID must be current or have expired within 4 years.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

All California elections are held by mail. This means that California will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every active registered voter ahead of all elections.

• If you need to update your mailing address permanently, register to vote again using your new mailing address.
• If you need to update your mailing address temporarily — because you will be out of town for a specific election -- request a one-time absentee ballot.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If there’s an issue with the signature, your county elections office will notify you via mail, phone, email, or through the Secretary of State’s “Where’s My Ballot?” tool.

• All Colorado elections are held by mail. This means that Colorado will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
• Colorado does not support one-time absentee ballots, so if you will be away from home during a specific election, you need to register to vote again and update the address where you want to receive your ballot.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration record to ensure they match. First-time voters may also be required to include a copy of an acceptable form of ID.

Acceptable photo IDs include:

• Colorado driver's license or non-driver ID card
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Pilot’s license issued by the FAA or other authorized US agency
• Colorado government employee ID card with a photo
• Federal employee ID card with a photo
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
• Veteran ID card with photo
• Tribal ID with photo
• Military ID with photo

Acceptable non-photo ID includes:

• Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address. This must be dated within the last 60 days.
• Certified U.S. birth certificate
• Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood

If you forget to sign the return envelope or did not include required ID, your ballot might be rejected. If there’s an issue with the signature, your county elections office will notify you.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you have a Connecticut driver's license or non-driver ID number.
• Paper applications: If you do not have a Connecticut DMV ID, you may complete a paper application.

You must sign the statement on the return envelope. If you forget to sign this statement, your ballot might be rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you have a Delaware driver's license or non-driver ID number.
• Paper applications: If you do not have a Delaware DMV ID, you may complete a paper application. Providing your Social Security Number on the paper application is optional.

You must sign the oath on the return envelope. If you forget to sign this oath, your ballot might be rejected.

• All District of Columbia elections are held by mail. This means that the District of Columbia will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every active, registered voter ahead of all elections.
• Voters who are away from their District of Columbia residence during the election may submit a mail-in ballot request form to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address. You must include either your DC-issued driver’s license, non-driver ID, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number in the request.

You must sign and date the return envelope for your ballot to be valid. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

If you are a first-time voter, you must send a copy of a valid photo ID that shows your name and current address, or a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or another government document that contains your name and current address.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• Florida driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

You must sign the return envelope. If you forget to sign the return envelope your ballot might be rejected.

A Supervisor of Elections must notify you that your signature is missing from the ballot certificate or does not match the one on record.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you have a Georgia driver's license or non-driver ID number.
• Paper applications: If you do not have a Georgia driver's license or non-driver ID, you may complete a paper application. You must provide a copy of an acceptable photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address. Acceptable photo IDs include:
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • Military ID
  • Tribal ID card with a photo
  • Georgia government employee ID card with a photo
  • Federal employee ID card with a photo
  • Driver’s license from any state
  • Any photo ID card issued by the state of Georgia, the federal government, or another state

Learn more here.

You must include your Georgia driver's license number, Georgia non-driver ID number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. This information will be compared to your voter registration documents. You must also sign the oath on your return envelope.

If your information does not match your voter registration documents, your ballot might be rejected. Your county will contact you and you will have the opportunity to correct the issue.

• All Hawaii elections are held by mail. This means that Hawaii will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
• Voters who are away from their Hawaii residence during the election may submit an application to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address. On your application, you must provide a Hawaii driver's license or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have any of these forms of ID, you may check the box indicating that you do not have the requested ID.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration record to ensure they match.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. Your county will contact you and you will have the opportunity to correct the issue.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you have an Idaho driver's license or non-driver ID number. You will also need to include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
• Paper applications: If you do not have an Idaho DMV ID, you may complete a paper application. No ID is necessary to submit your request.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request. The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, your election authority is required to contact you within 2 days.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you are already registered to vote in Indiana and can locate your voter registration record in the My Voter Portal.
• Paper applications: To submit a paper application by mail or email, you have two options for ID.
  • Option 1: One of the following numbers
    • Indiana driver’s license or non-driver ID number
    • Voter ID number from Voter Registration record
    • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
  • Option 2: A copy of a government-issued photo ID: The ID must be current or have expired after November 5, 2024. Acceptable photo IDs include:
    • Indiana driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
    • U.S. passport or passport card
    • Tribal ID with photo
    • Military ID

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, you will be notified by the county election board.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• Iowa driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
• 4-digit Voter PIN from your Voter Identification Card (Voter Identification Card may be requested from your County Auditor’s office.)

The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

You must sign the return envelope. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• Kansas driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
• Copy of an acceptable photo ID, which includes:
  • Kansas driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  • Driver’s license from any state
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • Kansas concealed carry license
  • Tribal ID
  • Military ID
  • Kansas government employee ID card with a photo
  • Federal employee ID card with a photo
  • Any employee ID issued by a government office with a photo
  • Concealed carry license issued by another state with a photo
  • Public assistance ID card issued by a government office

The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, you will be notified by the county election office.

You can request your absentee ballot online through the Kentucky Absentee Request Portal. You must provide your Social Security Number.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you have a Louisiana driver's license or non-driver ID number.
• Paper applications: If you do not have a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles ID, you may complete a paper application. The form requests your Louisiana driver’s license or non-driver ID number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number, but these are not required.

You must sign the return envelope in the presence of a witness. The witness must also sign the return envelope.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, or do not have it signed by a witness, your ballot will be rejected. The registrar of voters will contact you if your ballot is rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online and must include the following:
  • Maryland driver's license or non-driver ID number
  • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
• Paper applications: Requesting a ballot sent by mail or fax does not require ID. Requesting a ballot sent by email requires your Maryland driver’s license or non-driver ID number OR the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

You must sign the return envelope. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online if you are already registered to vote in Massachusetts and can locate your voter registration record in the Mail-in Ballot Application System.
• Paper applications: No ID is required. Your signature on your application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. You will be notified by your local election official if your ballot is rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online and must include the following:
  • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
  • Michigan driver’s license or non-driver ID number OR acknowledge that you do not have either of these IDs.
• Paper applications: No ID is required. Your signature on your application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. You will be notified by your local election official if your ballot is rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online and must provide either your Minnesota driver’s license number or non-driver ID number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
• Paper applications: You must provide one of the following:
  • Minnesota driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
  • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
  • Acknowledgement that you do not have any of the above forms of ID

You must include your Minnesota driver's license number, passport number, Minnesota non-driver ID number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. You will need a witness when you vote and complete your ballot. The witness can be either a registered Minnesota voter or a notary. Additionally, your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. You will be contacted if your ballot is rejected.

• You must have your absentee ballot application signed by an official authorized to administer an oath, such as a notary public, unless you are temporarily or permanently physically disabled.
• If you are temporarily or permanently physically disabled, the ballot application must be signed by a witness who is 18 years old or older.

Your signature must be notarized, unless you are temporarily or permanently physically disabled. If you are temporarily or permanently physically disabled, the ballot can be signed by a witness who is 18 years old or older. If the ballot is not properly signed and witnessed it may be rejected.

• You must include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number on your ballot request.
• If you registered by mail and this is your first time voting, you must also include a current government-issued photo ID. Acceptable photo IDs include:
  • Missouri driver's license or non-driver license. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 5, 2024.
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • Any other photo ID card issued by the state of Missouri or the federal government. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 5, 2024.

Your signature must be notarized. If you are voting absentee due to permanent disability, illness, or confinement, you do not need to have the ballot notarized.

If the ballot is not properly signed and notarized, it may be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request. The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• Nebraska driver’s license OR non-driver ID number
• Copy of other acceptable photo ID, which includes:
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • Military ID
  • Tribal ID
  • Hospital, assisted-living facility, nursing home, or any other skilled care facility ID
  • Any photo ID issued by the state of Nebraska or a local government in Nebraska
• Reasonable Impediment Certification if you are not able to include ID. This Certification is available from your local county election official or at VoterID.Nebraska.gov

You must sign the return envelope. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• All Nevada elections are held by mail. This means that Nevada will automatically send a mail-in ballot to all active registered voters ahead of all elections unless you have opted out of mail voting.
• Voters who have previously opted out of mail voting who now want to receive a ballot in the mail can submit a Mail Ballot Preference Form.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request.

Your signature on the return envelope may be compared to the signature on your absentee ballot application to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request. The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, your County Board of Elections will contact you.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online and must provide the following:
  • New Mexico driver’s license or non-driver ID number
  • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
• Paper applications: No ID is required.

You must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number on the return envelope. Additionally, your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, you will be contacted.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• North Carolina driver’s license OR non-driver ID card number
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

You must sign your ballot in the presence of a notary public or two witnesses age 18 or older. Your notary public or two witnesses should observe that you sign the ballot, not how you vote. You must also include a copy of an eligible photo ID. If you are unable to provide a copy of a photo ID, complete the Photo ID Exception form.

A candidate in the election may not serve as witness unless the candidate is the voter's spouse, brother, sister, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, stepparent, or stepchild.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• North Dakota driver’s license OR non-driver ID number
• Tribal ID number
• Military ID number
• Copy of Long Term Care Certificate issued by a facility in ND
• U.S. passport number (only for voters outside of the United States)
• Attestor’s signature (only for voters unable to obtain an ID due to disability)

Your signature on the return envelope is compared to the signature on your absentee ballot application to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
• Ohio driver’s license OR non-driver ID number
• Copy of other acceptable photo ID

The copy of the photo ID must include images of the front and back, except for a US passport which must include the passport’s identification page. Acceptable photo IDs include:

• Ohio driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
• Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Military ID
• Ohio National Guard ID card
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

You must sign the return envelope and provide your Ohio driver's license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number on your identification envelope. If you do not have either number, you must include a photocopy of a different form of current photo identification. Acceptable forms of ID (must not be expired):

• Ohio driver's license
• State of Ohio ID card
• Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
• A US passport
• A US passport card
• US military ID card
• Ohio National Guard ID card
• US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

The copy of the photo ID must include images of the front and back, except for a passport which must include the passport's identification page.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope or include your identification information, your ballot might be rejected.

When requesting your absentee ballot, you must include the ID you used when registering to vote. If unsure which you used when registering, include both:

• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
• Oklahoma driver’s license OR non-driver ID number

Your signature on the return envelope must be notarized. If you are physically incapacitated, you may sign in the presence of 2 witnesses instead of a notary.

If you return your ballot in-person to the county board of election, you must show a current government-issued photo ID. Acceptable photo IDs include:

• Oklahoma driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Tribal ID with a photo
• Military ID with a photo

• All Oregon elections are held by mail. This means that Oregon will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every active registered voter ahead of all elections.
• Voters who are away from their Oregon residence during the election may submit an Absentee Ballot Request Form to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address. No ID is required.

The signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online using one of the following forms of identification:
  • Pennsylvania driver’s license OR non-driver ID issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
  • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. When using your Social Security Number, you will be asked to upload your signature.
• Paper applications: To submit a paper application by mail or in person, you have two options for ID.
  • Option 1: One of the following numbers:
    • Pennsylvania driver’s license OR non-driver ID issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
    • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
  • Option 2: If you don’t have any of the above numbers, a copy of an acceptable photo ID that is current. which includes:
    • U.S. passport or passport card
    • Military ID
    • Employee ID card with a photo issued by any level of federal, state, or local government, or by an accredited Pennsylvania public or private institution of higher learning
    • Photo ID issued by a Pennsylvania care facility

You must sign and write the current date on the voter’s declaration on the outside of the outer return envelope. If you do not sign and date the outer return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• Online applications: You can request your absentee ballot online and must either provide your Rhode Island driver’s license OR non-driver ID number.
• Paper applications: No ID is required. The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.

The signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your mail ballot application to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

• To request your absentee ballot application, you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. Contact your local election office to request an application.
• To complete the mail ballot application, you must provide your Voter Registration Certification Number.

You must sign the voter’s oath on the return envelope in the presence of a witness who is over 18. The witness must also sign the return envelope.

If you return your ballot in-person to the county voter registration office, you must show a current photo ID. Acceptable photo IDs include:

• South Carolina driver’s license or non-driver ID card
• Driver’s license issued by any U.S. state
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Military ID with a photo

You have two options for ID to submit with your absentee ballot application:

• Option 1: Include a copy of a valid photo ID. Acceptable forms include:
  • South Dakota driver’s license
  • South Dakota non-driver ID card
  • U.S. passport or other picture ID issued by the U.S. government
  • Tribal photo ID
  • Current student photo ID issued by a South Dakota high school or postsecondary education institution
• Option 2: Have your application notarized

The signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

You must include your full Social Security Number with your absentee ballot application.

The signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on file in the Elections office to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

You must include one of the following with your application:

• Texas driver’s license number
• Texas Personal Identification Number
• Texas Election Identification Certificate Number issued by the Department of Public Safety (not your voter registration VUID#)
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
• Acknowledgement that you do not have any of the above forms of ID.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on file to ensure they match. You must also provide one of the following:

• Texas driver’s license, non-driver ID, or election identification certificate number issued by Texas DPS
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
• A statement that you have not been issued either of the other 2 options

If you forget to sign the return envelope and provide identifying information, your ballot might be rejected.

If you return your ballot in-person to the early voting clerk, you must show a current photo ID. Acceptable photo IDs include:

• Texas driver’s license, non-driver ID, or election identification certificate issued by Texas DPS
• Texas Handgun License issued by Texas DPS
• U.S. Military ID
• U.S. Citizenship certificate
• U.S. passport (book or card)

• All Utah elections are held by mail. This means that Utah will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every active, registered voter ahead of all elections.
• Voters who are away from their Utah residence during the election may submit an Alternate Address Request Form to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address.
  • To use the online request form, you must use a valid Utah driver’s license or non-driver Utah ID.
  • No ID is required to complete the Alternate Address Request Form via mail.

The signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, your county clerk will contact you.

• For General Elections, Vermont will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every active, registered voter ahead of the election.
• Voters who are away from their Vermont residence during the election may request another ballot by contacting their local election office.

You must sign the return envelope for your ballot to be valid. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected. If your ballot is rejected, your town clerk will contact you.

You must include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number with your absentee ballot application.

You must sign the return envelope and include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number and your year of birth.

If you forget to sign the return envelope and provide identifying information, your ballot might be rejected.

Some voters may receive a notice along with their absentee ballot that they need to return identification with their ballot. If you receive this notice, you will need to include a copy of one of the following:

• current and valid photo ID (for example a Virginia driver’s license or non-driver ID);
• recent utility bill, bank statement government check, paycheck, or another government document that shows your name and current address

• All Washington elections are held by mail. This means that Washington will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
• Voters who are away from their Washington residence during the election may contact their local county elections office to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration record to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request.

Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration record to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.

If you are a first-time voter, you must send a copy of a valid photo ID that shows your name and current address, or a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or another government document that contains your name and current address.

• Online applications: If you are voting in Wisconsin for the first time, you will need to upload a photo of a valid photo ID.
• Paper applications: You can request an absentee ballot by mail or submitting your paper application in person. If you have not previously provided a copy of acceptable photo ID with a prior by-mail absentee request, you must include a copy of a valid photo ID.

Acceptable photo IDs include:

• Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 5, 2024.
• U.S. passport or passport card. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 5, 2024.
• Military ID. This ID must be current or have expired after Nov 5, 2024.
• Tribal ID. This ID can be used even if it expired before Nov 5, 2024.
• Current Veterans Affairs Card
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization issued within 2 years
• Current photo receipt from Wisconsin DOT (dated within 45 days)
• Current driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT
• Current identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT Learn more here.

You must sign the ballot in the presence of a witness. The witness must also sign the ballot certificate. The witness must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old and not a candidate in the upcoming election.

If you or your witness forgets to sign the ballot certificate, your ballot might be rejected.

No ID is required to submit your absentee ballot request.

You must sign the return envelope for your ballot to be valid. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.