{"id":17678,"date":"2023-09-22T18:03:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/?p=17678"},"modified":"2023-10-02T18:49:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T18:49:18","slug":"what-do-i-need-to-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/what-do-i-need-to-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I need to vote?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Voter ID rules and requirements can be confusing to navigate. VoteRiders is here to help! This post is part of our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/voter-id-what-you-need-to-know\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0series addressing some of the most common questions and challenges<\/a>\u00a0related to voter ID laws.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a first-time voter or an experienced one, we&#8217;ll cover everything you need to know about voting in the next election, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u279c\u00a0 \u00a0 What do I need to vote?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 What are the different voting methods?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 What if I don&#8217;t have one of my state&#8217;s acceptable forms of identification to vote?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Does my ID need to have my address on it?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Can I use an expired ID to vote?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 What can I use as a photo ID?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 How can I get a free ID to vote?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.75em; text-align: center;\">??????<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.65em;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.65em;\">How to register to vote<\/h2>\n<p>First, it&#8217;s essential to register to vote. To register to vote, visit <b><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.gov\/\">Vote.gov<\/a>. <\/b>Depending on your state, you can choose to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register to <b><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.gov\/\">vote online<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Complete and mail in your <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eac.gov\/voters\/national-mail-voter-registration-form\">voter registration form<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Register to vote in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Voter registration laws vary from state to state \u2014 some states, like Minnesota, allow voters to register and then vote on the same day, while other states, like New York, require voters to be registered for a set period of time before an election.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.75em; text-align: center;\">??????<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.65em;\">\u00a0First-time voters: What do I need to bring to vote at my polling place?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/firstvote\/\"><b>First-time voters<\/b><\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eac.gov\/about\/help_america_vote_act.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>federal law<\/b><\/a>, must provide an acceptable form of identification the first time they vote in a federal election if they did not provide their driver\u2019s license or state ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when they registered. Some states also have additional requirements for <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/firstvote\/\"> first-time voters<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Specific requirements for acceptable forms of identification vary by state. However, there are some common items you may need to bring to the polls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.25em;\"><strong>Common forms of identification include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li>State ID card\/Non-driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li>Voter identification card<\/li>\n<li>ID issued by the state or federal government<\/li>\n<li>Bank statement<\/li>\n<li>Paycheck<\/li>\n<li>Property tax statement<\/li>\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\n<li>Residential lease<\/li>\n<li>Voter registration card<\/li>\n<li>Student ID<\/li>\n<li>Veteran card like Veteran Health Identification Cards<\/li>\n<li>Military Identification Card for the Armed Forces<\/li>\n<li>U.S. passport or passport card<\/li>\n<li>Debit or credit card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a reminder, these common forms of identification are <i>just examples<\/i><b> before voting at your local polling place, <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/voteriders.org\/idcheck\"><b>check your state\u2019s identification requirements<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.75em; text-align: center;\">??????<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.75em;\">What ID is required to vote?<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>Specific state voter ID requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Every state has different voter ID requirements, and some states do not have voter ID laws. To ensure you have the correct identification to vote, check out your state&#8217;s <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/staterules\/\">voter ID rules<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">As you&#8217;ll see on the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/staterules\/\">map<\/a><\/b>, many states require or request the following:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>A form of photo identification:<\/b> Some states require that your proof of identification includes a photo like a U.S. passport, driver&#8217;s license, or state ID.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <b>Non-photo identification:<\/b> Some states allow the use of a non-photo ID like a utility bill or bank statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u2731<\/span><b> Not sure what to use as a photo ID or non-photo ID? <\/b>Check out your state\u2019s list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/staterules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>all acceptable photo IDs and non-photo IDs for voting<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>Can I use an expired ID to vote?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Voting with expired identification in the United States is dependent on your state\u2019s specific rules and laws:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>States that accept expired IDs:<\/b> In some states, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/states\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Virginia<\/b><\/a>, you can use an ID that is expired within a certain time period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>States that do not accept expired IDs:<\/b> In other states like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/states\/arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Arizona<\/b><\/a>, your photo ID must be unexpired.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>What if I don&#8217;t have one of my state&#8217;s acceptable forms of identification to vote?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If you don&#8217;t have one of your state&#8217;s acceptable forms of ID, many states offer alternative forms of voting:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <b>Provisional ballots: <\/b>A provisional ballot is a temporary ballot that allows you to vote, but its validity is subject to verification. Election officials will often later review your eligibility and confirm your identity before counting your vote.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <b>Sworn statements: <\/b>If you can\u2019t provide ID some states will accept a sworn statement that affirm a voter\u2019s identity and voting eligibility instead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <b>Reasonable impediment<\/b>: If you have a qualified excuse as to why you don\u2019t have an accepted ID\u00a0 (e.g. religious exemption, inability to afford documentation, natural disaster etc.), some states will accept sworn statements that affirm your identity and voting eligibility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Free IDs:<\/strong> For states that require ID, many states (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/states\/ohio\/\"><b>Ohio<\/b><\/a>) will issue a state ID for free to residents who request it to use for voting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <b>Voter identification card:<\/b>Some states (like <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/states\/georgia\/\">Georgia<\/a><\/b>) offer a free Voter ID card from the state for use as ID only for voting purposes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u2731 <\/span>Please note: <\/strong>Some states, like California, don&#8217;t require ID to vote in person (except for some first-time voters). Be sure to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voteriders.org\/staterules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check your state&#8217;s requirements<\/a><\/strong> before voting.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>Does my ID need to have my address printed on it?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Each state has different requirements for whether or not a voter must show an ID with the same address as the address they registered at, or whether an ID with a different address (e.g. a former address) is allowed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 States that accept outdated addresses: <\/b>In some states (like <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/elections\/voters\/id-requirements\/\">Ohio<\/a><\/b>), using an ID with a former address is acceptable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 States that will not accept outdated or mismatched addresses: <\/b>In other states (like<b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/states\/arizona\/\">Arizona<\/a><\/b>, the address on your ID must reasonably match your voter registration address.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.75em; text-align: center;\">??????<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.65em;\">What are the different methods used to vote?<\/h2>\n<p>Some states offer alternative forms of voting \u2014 but not all. If you&#8217;re curious about early-in-person voting, voting by mail, or voting by email, check out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/staterules\/\"><b>state&#8217;s rules and regulations<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, alternate forms of voting typically include:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>Early in-person voting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Early voting allows registered voters to cast their vote in an election before the designated election day. For greater convenience and flexibility, early voting allows voters to vote at a predetermined location (which might be different from their regular election day polling location) and time before the official election day.<\/p>\n<p>The specific rules and availability of early voting can vary depending on the state, or local jurisdiction. In some places, like Arizona,\u00a0 early voting can start a few days or weeks before the scheduled election day, while in others, like Idaho, it may only be available for a limited period, such as a few days or weekends leading up to the election.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>Voting by mail<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Mail-in voting allows eligible voters in the United States to cast their ballots without physically visiting a polling place on election day. It provides an alternative for individuals who are unable or prefer not to vote in person due to various reasons, such as travel, illness, disability, or personal preference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.25em;\">How to vote by mail<\/p>\n<p>To vote by mail, eligible voters typically follow the same process:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Request:<\/b> Request an absentee ballot from their state or local election authority<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Receive:<\/b>Receive a blank ballot in the mail at the voter&#8217;s registered address or another designated address, with instructions for how to complete and return the ballot<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Complete: <\/b>Vote and fill out the ballot as instructed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Provide ID<\/b>: Provide a copy of ID or ID number (e.g. Social Security number, driver\u2019s license number) if required by the state.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Return<\/b>: Return the completed ballot to the designated election authority by a specified deadline<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Return options may include mailing the ballot back, dropping it off at a designated location, and\/or using a secure ballot drop-off box .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.25em;\"><strong>Vote by mail eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The process and requirements for requesting an absentee ballot can vary from state to state:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Some states (like Alabama) may require a valid reason or excuse to vote by mail<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Examples of excuses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Out of state travel<\/li>\n<li>Religious objection<\/li>\n<li>A disability that prevents a person from voting in person<\/li>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Some states (like Georgia) have \u201cno-excuse\u201d absentee voting<\/b>: this allows any eligible voter to request a mail-in ballot, without needing a specific reason to do so.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.25em;\"><strong>Voting by mail requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0Identification: <\/b>Some states require mail-in voters to provide a photocopy of their ID or to provide ID information when requesting an absentee or mail-in ballot and\/or when completing the ballot itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><strong>Identification information:<\/strong> some states require identification information (e.g. driver\u2019s license or state ID number, Social Security number).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #13376b;\">\u279c<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0Signature:<\/b> In some states, voting by mail requires a valid signature (sometimes with a witness). In some states the voter\u2019s signature must match their signature on their registration or the ballot may not be counted.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"><b>Voting by Email<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Most states do not allow email voting as a regular method for casting ballots in elections.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to note that states may have different provisions for specific categories of voters.<\/p>\n<p><b>Voters who are eligible to vote by email<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Military personnel<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Overseas voters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.75em; text-align: center;\">??????<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.65em;\">Wrapping it Up: What Do I Need to Vote?<\/h2>\n<p>Voting eligibility and requirements for what you need to bring to vote vary from state to state and can change. Before every election, check your local election authority to ensure that you\u2019re up to date on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/staterules\/\">state&#8217;s requirements<\/a>and have the ID you may need for the kind of voting you&#8217;d like to participate in.<\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance obtaining a free ID, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/freehelp\/\">contact VoteRiders for help.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voter ID rules and requirements can be confusing to navigate. VoteRiders is here to help! 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