Strict Photo ID
NC
North Carolina Voter ID Requirements
Photo ID required. Voters without ID may cast provisional ballot.
Accepted Forms of ID
- NC driver's license or non-operator ID
- US passport
- US military ID
- Veteran's ID issued by VA
- Tribal enrollment card
- NC voter photo ID card (free)
If You Don't Have ID
- Free voter photo ID from county board of elections
- Provisional ballot with reasonable impediment declaration
Recent Changes
Photo ID requirement implemented in 2023 after legal challenges
Official Information
North Carolina Election Website
Last updated: January 15, 2025
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