Voter ID Requirements by State
Know what identification you need before you vote. Find your state's requirements, accepted forms of ID, and what to do if you don't have one.
25
Strict Photo ID States
11
Non-Strict ID States
14
No ID Required States
Understanding ID Requirements
Strict Photo ID
Photo ID required. Voters without ID may cast provisional ballot.
Non-Strict ID
ID requested but alternatives available (affidavit, vouching, etc.)
No ID Required
No ID needed for most voters to cast a regular ballot.
All States
Alabama
Strict Photo ID
Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID, US passport, Alabama voter ID card (free)...
Alaska
Non-Strict ID
Alaska driver's license, State ID card, US passport...
Arizona
Strict Photo ID
Arizona driver's license, Arizona non-driver ID, Tribal enrollment card or ID...
Arkansas
Strict Photo ID
Arkansas driver's license, US passport, Employee ID from Arkansas or US government...
Recent changes
California
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, First-time voters who registered by mail may need ID, California driver's license or ID...
Colorado
Non-Strict ID
Colorado driver's license, US passport, Employee ID with photo...
Connecticut
Non-Strict ID
Connecticut driver's license, Social Security card, Any preprinted ID with name and address...
Delaware
Non-Strict ID
Delaware driver's license or ID, US passport, Signed polling place card...
Florida
Strict Photo ID
Florida driver's license, Florida ID card, US passport...
Georgia
Strict Photo ID
Georgia driver's license, Georgia voter ID card (free), US passport...
Recent changes
Hawaii
Non-Strict ID
Hawaii driver's license, State ID, US passport...
Recent changes
Idaho
Strict Photo ID
Idaho driver's license or ID card, US passport or passport card, Idaho concealed weapons license...
Recent changes
Illinois
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, Illinois driver's license, State ID...
Indiana
Strict Photo ID
Indiana driver's license or ID, US passport, Military ID...
Iowa
Strict Photo ID
Iowa driver's license or non-driver ID, US passport, US military ID...
Recent changes
Kansas
Strict Photo ID
Kansas driver's license, Kansas non-driver ID, US passport...
Kentucky
Strict Photo ID
Kentucky driver's license, Kentucky ID card, US passport...
Recent changes
Louisiana
Strict Photo ID
Louisiana driver's license, Louisiana special ID, US military ID (active, retired, dependent)...
Maine
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, First-time voters who registered by mail may need ID, Driver's license...
Maryland
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, First-time voters who registered by mail need ID, Maryland driver's license...
Massachusetts
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, First-time voters who registered by mail may need ID, Driver's license...
Michigan
Non-Strict ID
Michigan driver's license or state ID, US passport, Military ID...
Recent changes
Minnesota
No ID Required
No photo ID required, For registration: valid Minnesota ID with current address, Utility bill, bank statement...
Mississippi
Strict Photo ID
Mississippi driver's license, Government employee ID, US passport...
Missouri
Strict Photo ID
Missouri driver's license or non-driver license, US passport, US military ID...
Recent changes
Montana
Strict Photo ID
Montana driver's license or state ID, US passport, US military ID...
Recent changes
Nebraska
Strict Photo ID
Nebraska driver's license or state ID, US passport or passport card, US military or veteran ID...
Recent changes
Nevada
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, Nevada driver's license, ID with photo...
New Hampshire
Strict Photo ID
New Hampshire driver's license, New Hampshire voter ID card (free), US passport...
New Jersey
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, First-time voters may need ID, NJ driver's license...
New Mexico
No ID Required
No photo ID required, Physical or electronic ID showing name and address preferred, Utility bill, bank statement, government check...
New York
No ID Required
No ID required for most voters, First-time voters who registered by mail may need ID, NY driver's license...
North Carolina
Strict Photo ID
NC driver's license or non-operator ID, US passport, US military ID...
Recent changes
North Dakota
Strict Photo ID
ND driver's license or non-driver ID, Tribal government-issued ID, Long-term care ID...
Recent changes
Ohio
Strict Photo ID
Ohio driver's license or state ID, US passport, US military ID...
Recent changes
Oklahoma
Strict Photo ID
Oklahoma driver's license, Oklahoma ID card, US passport...
Oregon
No ID Required
No ID required to vote, Oregon is 100% vote-by-mail, Signature verification is used
Pennsylvania
No ID Required
ID required only for first-time voters at a polling place, PA driver's license, US passport...
Rhode Island
Non-Strict ID
RI driver's license, US passport, Government-issued photo ID...
South Carolina
Strict Photo ID
SC driver's license, SC voter registration card with photo (free), SC DMV ID card...
South Dakota
Non-Strict ID
SD driver's license or non-driver ID, US passport, US government photo ID...
Tennessee
Strict Photo ID
Tennessee driver's license, US passport, US military photo ID...
Recent changes
Texas
Strict Photo ID
Texas driver's license, Texas personal ID card, Texas Election ID Certificate (free)...
Recent changes
Utah
Non-Strict ID
Utah driver's license, Utah ID card, US passport...
Vermont
No ID Required
No ID required, Vermont driver's license (if asked), Valid photo ID...
Virginia
Non-Strict ID
Virginia driver's license or ID, US passport, Any government-issued photo ID...
Recent changes
Washington
No ID Required
No ID required to vote, Washington is 100% vote-by-mail, Signature verification used
West Virginia
Non-Strict ID
WV driver's license, WV voter registration card, US passport...
Wisconsin
Strict Photo ID
Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin state ID, US passport...
Wyoming
Strict Photo ID
Wyoming driver's license, Wyoming ID card, US passport...
Recent changes
Don't Have ID?
Most states offer free voter ID cards. Click on your state above to find official resources and learn about your alternatives if you don't have acceptable ID.