No ID Required
CA
California Voter ID Requirements
No ID needed for most voters to cast a regular ballot.
Accepted Forms of ID
- No ID required for most voters
- First-time voters who registered by mail may need ID
- California driver's license or ID
- US passport
- Employee ID
- Student ID
- Credit or debit card
- Utility bill
If You Don't Have ID
- Most voters do not need ID
- Can vote provisionally if first-time voter without ID
Official Information
California Election Website
Last updated: January 15, 2025
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