Voter Identification Laws

This page includes voter identification requirements for first-time voters, in-person voters and absentee voters. Voters who fail to meet the identificiation requirements are guaranteed a provisional ballot, but there's no guarantee the ballot will be counted. 

Sources and Off-site Recommendations

Information on first-time voter ID was taken directly from the Help America Vote Act of 2002.  We gathered most of our information on in-person voters from The Pew Center on the States (an amazing resource) and The National Conference of State Legislatures.   We contacted the Secretary of States' offices directly to ask them about absentee voter identification. 

We've made every attempt to keep this information up-to-date, but voter identification laws change frequently.  Please contact your Local Election Official if you have questions about voter identification in your state.  

Federal ID Requirements for First-time Voters

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) established voter ID requirements for voters who register by mail.  You must meet these requirements the first-time you vote in a federal election in any state - even if you've voted before in another state.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, US passport, student ID, military ID, work ID, tribal ID, etc) OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that shows your name and address.

It's always best to include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you should bring your ID with you to the polls.  If you vote by absentee ballot, include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application.  

Military, overseas, disabled and elderly voters who vote by absentee ballot are exempt from the HAVA ID requirements.   

ALABAMA

First-time voters: There are no special ID requirements, since all Alabama voters need to provide ID when voting in person or by absentee ballot.

In-person voters: All voters must show ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID: Government-issued photo ID; Employee photo ID; Alabama college, university photo ID technical or professional school photo ID; utility bill, bank statement, government paycheck, or paycheck with voter's name and address; Valid ID card (authorized by law) issued by the State of or by any of the other 49 states or issued by the US government; US passport; Alabama hunting or fishing license; Alabama pistol/revolver permit; Valid pilot's license; Valid US military ID; Birth certificate; Social Security card; Naturalization document; Court record of adoption; Court record of name change; Valid Medicaid or Medicare card; Valid electronic benefits transfer card; Government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: Arizona Secretary of State's 2008 Voter Guide.

Absentee voters: All absentee voters must include a copy of a valid ID in the outer envelope of their voted absentee ballots.   Acceptable forms of ID: Government-issued photo ID; Employee photo ID; Alabama college, university photo ID technical or professional school photo ID; utility bill, bank statement, government paycheck, or paycheck with voter's name and address; Valid ID card (authorized by law) issued by the State of or by any of the other 49 states or issued by the US government; US passport; Alabama hunting or fishing license; Alabama pistol/revolver permit; Valid pilot's license; Valid US military ID; Birth certificate; Social Security card; Naturalization document; Court record of adoption; Court record of name change; Valid Medicaid or Medicare card; Valid electronic benefits transfer card; Government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: Arizona Secretary of State's 2008 Voter Guide.

ALASKA

First-time voters: If you're registering to vote in Alaska for the first time, and you register by mail or fax, then you must include copy of your ID.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: driver's license, state identification card, military ID card, any other current and valid photo ID, birth certificate, US passport, or Alaska hunting or fishing license; OR an original or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document.  Your ID must show your name and Alaska address.  If you are registering from outside the state of Alaska, you must provide proof of Alaska residency.  You can provide a copy of your current Alaska driver's license, Alaska hunting or fishing license, student loan or college tuition documents showing Alaska as your state of residence, proof of employment in Alaska, or military leave and earnings statement that identifies Alaska as the state of legal residence.  Proof of your Alaska residency must be in your own name.  If you do not provide proof of Alaska residency, your application will not be processed.  

In-person voters: All voters must show ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID: An official voter registration card, driver's license, state identification card, military ID card, any other current and valid photo ID, birth certificate, US passport, or Alaska hunting or fishing license; OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document.  The ID provided must show the name and Alaska address of the voter.  Source: State law

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Alaska at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form, you must include ID with your absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID: An official voter registration card, driver's license, state identification card, military ID card, any other current and valid photo ID, birth certificate, US passport, or Alaska hunting or fishing license; OR an original or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document.  The ID provided must show the name and Alaska address of the voter.  Source: direct email with the Secretary of State's office.

ARIZONA

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in Arizona or you have moved to another county in Arizona, your voter registration form must also include proof of citizenship or the form will be rejected. If you are already registered in Arizona and are registering again because you have moved within a county, changed your name, or want to change your political party affiliation, you do not need to provide photocopies of proof of citizenship. Acceptable proof of citizenship: an Arizona state issued ID (driver license or non-operating identification card issued after October 1, 1996); legible photocopy of a birth certification that verifies citizenship and supporting legal documentation (i.e. marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as your current legal name; A legible photocopy of the pertinent pages of your passport; A copy of your U.S. naturalization documents; A copy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth.  Source: Secretary of State website.

In-person voters: All voters must show either one form of photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID.  Acceptable forms of photo ID (one required):  Photo ID must show the voters name and address. Valid Arizona driver license; Valid Arizona non-operating identification license; Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification; Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification.  Acceptable forms of non-photo ID (two required): Non-photo ID must show the name and address of the voter. Utility bill of the elector that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television; Bank or credit union statement that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election; Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration;Indian census card; Property tax statement of the elector's residence;Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification;Recorder's Certificate;Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder; An identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. Source: Secretary of State website.

Absentee voters: Arizona will not issue an absentee ballot if the state cannot verify your identity or citizenship status when you make your request for a ballot. You will need to contact your County Recorder's Office to verify your voting status and provide additional identification if necessary. Once your voting status is verified, you can request an absentee ballot from your County Recorder.  Receipt of a ballot is Arizona’s way of telling you that you are able to vote absentee because they were able to verify your identity, and you will not need to provide additional identification with your ballot when you mail in your ballot.  Source: phone call with Arizona Secretary of State Elections Division.

CALIFORNIA

First-time voters: You must put your California driver's license on your voter registration form. If you don't have this number, you should include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form. Acceptable forms of photo ID: Driver’s license of any state; A passport; An employee ID card; An ID card provided by a commercial establishment; Credit or debit card; Military ID card; Student ID card; Health club ID card; Insurance plan ID card. Acceptable forms of non-photo ID: Utility bill; Bank statement; Government check; Government paycheck; Document issued by a governmental agency; Sample ballot; Voter notification card; Public housing ID card; Lease or rental statement or agreement; Student ID card; Tuition statement or bill; Insurance plan card; Discharge certificates, pardons, or other official documents issued to the voter in connection with the resolution of a criminal case, indictment, sentence, or other matter; Senior citizen discount cards issued by public transportation authorities; ID documents issued by government disability agencies; ID documents issued by government homeless shelters and other temporary or transitional facilities; Drug prescription provided by a doctor or other health care provider; Tax return; Property tax statement; Vehicle registration or certificate of ownership; any other document specified in writing by the Secretary of State that includes the name and address of the individual presenting it, and is dated since the date of the last general election. Any doubts regarding the sufficiency of identification presented shall be resolved in favor of the voter. Source: California Code of Regulations

In-person voters: You do not need to show ID if you have already voted in California at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements above, you should include a copy of an acceptable form of ID (see above).

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in California at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered to vote, you should include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application (see above for acceptable forms of ID).

COLORADO

First-time voters: If you are a registering for the first time in Colorado and you register to vote by mail, then you MUST include your Colorado drivers license number or Colorado nondriver ID number on your voter registration form.  If you don't have either of these numbers, you must include a copy of a valid form of identification with your voter registration from.  The following forms of identification are acceptable, as long as they show a Colorado address: A valid Colorado driver's license; A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue; A valid United States passport; A valid employee identification card with your photograph, provided the card was issued by a government employer; A valid pilot's license; A military ID card; A Medicaid or Medicare card; A certified copy of your birth certificate; A certified document of naturalization; A valid student ID card issued by a Colorado university or college; A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and Colorado address

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Colorado at least once. First-time voters who did not meed the ID requirements when registering must show ID at the polls. See above for acceptable forms of ID.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Colorado at least once. First-time voters who did not meet the above requirements must include a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot applications. See above for acceptable forms of ID.

CONNECTICUT

First-time voters: First time voters must submit proof of your identity at the time of registration.  The easiest way to meet the ID requirement is to write your Connecticut driver's license number or your Connecticut ID card number on your voter registration form.  If you don't have either of these numbers, you can include a copy of one of the following forms of ID: A current and valid photo identification OR A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and Connecticut Address.

In-person voters: All voters must show ID at the polls. First-time voters who registered to vote by mail for the first time on or after January 1, 2003, shall provide either a current and valid photo ID that shows the elector's name and address or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector. Everyone else shall (1) present to the checkers the elector's Social Security card or any other preprinted form of identification which shows the elector's name and either the elector's address, signature or photograph, or (2) on a form prescribed by the Secretary of the State, write the elector's residential address and date of birth, print the elector's name and sign a statement under penalty of false statement that the elector is the elector whose name appears on the official checklist. Such form shall clearly state the penalty of false statement. Source: State law

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Connecticut at least once. If you are a first-time voter, you MUST submit with your ballot in the outer envelope only a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address. DO NOT INCLUDE these documents in the same envelope as your ballot or your ballot will be rejected. Source: Secretary of State website 

DELAWARE

First-time voters: If you registering for the first time in Delaware, and you register by mail, you MUST provide proof of your identification. Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and Delaware address.

In-person voters: All voters must show ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID: Photo ID; utility bill; paycheck; or any other government document with the voter’s name and address on it. Source: State election website - voter guide

Absentee voters:  You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Delaware at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, then you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application.  Acceptable forms of ID: a copy of a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, state ID card, US passport, student ID, employee ID, military ID); OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (WASHINGTON DC)

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in the District of Columbia, and you register by mail, you must proof of your identity when you register, or when you vote for the first time in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a current driver’s license or other photo identification which shows your name OR a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document which shows your name and address. Source: District election website

In-person voters: You do not need to show ID if you have already voted in DC at least once. If you are a first time voter an you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, then you must provide ID the first time you vote. Acceptable forms of ID are listed above.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in DC at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, then you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID are listed above.

FLORIDA

First-time voters: If you are a first-time Florida voter and you do not have an Florida driver's license number or Florida identification number, then you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you don't, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a photo ID that shows your name (U.S Passport, employee ID, buyers club ID, debit/credit card, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, public assistance ID); OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and Florida address.  

In-person voters: all voters must provide photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID: Florida driver's license; Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; United States passport; employee badge or identification; buyer's club identification; debit or credit card; military identification; student identification; retirement center identification; neighborhood association identification; and public assistance identification. If the picture identification does not contain a signature, you will be asked to provide an additional identification with your signature.

Absentee voters:  You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in person at least once, but you must sign an oath on the return envelope.  This signature is verified with the signature on file for the voter before it is counted.  If there is a question about the signature the canvassing board will determine if the signature is that of a registered voter.   First-time voters who did not meet the ID requirements when they registered to vote must include a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot applications. Acceptable forms of ID: a copy of a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, state ID card, US passport, student ID, employee ID, military ID); OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: direct email with the Secretary of State's office.

GEORGIA

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in Georgia, and you register to vote by mail, then you must enclose a copy of your ID with your application.  If you don't, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of a current and valid photo ID OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

In-person voters: All voters must show photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID: Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free voter ID card issued by a county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS); a Georgia Driver's License, even if expired; valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state; valid U.S. passport ID; valid U.S. military photo ID; valid tribal photo ID. If you come to the polls without one of these forms of ID, you can still vote a provisional ballot.  You will have up to two days after the election to present appropriate photo ID ar your county registrar's office in order for your ballot to be counted. This two-day grace period applies to first-time voters as well. Source: Secretary of State website .

Absentee voters: you do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Georgia at least once. First-time voters should include a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot applications.  Acceptable forms of ID: a copy of a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, state ID card, US passport, student ID, employee ID, military ID); OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: Secretary of State website.

HAWAII

First-time voters: If you are a first time voter you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form. If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, US passport, student ID, military ID, work ID, tribal ID, etc) OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that shows your name and address. Source: Secretary of State website. 

In-person voters: all voters must present photo ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID: Picture ID with a signature on it for verification of your identity. Voter will be asked to sign a poll book to record that the voter voted at that polling place. A voter registration notice is not an acceptable form of identification. If a person who has voted before has no identification, the voter will be asked to recite his/her date of birth and residence address to corroborate the information provided in the poll book. First-time voters who do not provide ID will cast a provisional ballot. Source: Office of Elections website.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have voted in Hawaii at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not include ID with your voter registration form, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID include a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, US passport, student ID, military ID, work ID, tribal ID, etc) OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that shows your name and address. Source: Secretary of State website. 

IDAHO

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first-time in Idaho, and you register by mail, then you must submit a copy of a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and Idaho address with your voter registration application.  If you do not submit this identification, then you will be required to provide it the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Idaho at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you'll need to show ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID: Acceptable forms of ID are listed above. Source: State law

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Idaho at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot applicaiton. Acceptable forms of ID are listed above.

ILLINOIS

First-time voters: If you are a first-time Illinois voter and you register to vote by mail, you must include a copy of your ID.  If you forget, you'll have to vote in person the first time you vote (i.e. you will not be allowed to vote by absentee ballot).  Acceptable forms of ID are: a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Illinois at least once. If you are a first time voter who registered by mail, you should be prepared to show ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID: A copy of a current and valid photo identification; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. If you use a photo ID with an address, the address must match the one at which you wish to register. If you use a non-photo ID, the document must show your name and address. You must present ID to the election officials before you vote. Source: State Voter Guide

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Illinois at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form, you may not vote by absentee ballot. Source: State Voter Guide

INDIANA

First-time voters: If you are registering to vote in Indiana for the first time, and you register to vote by mail, you must submit proof of Indiana residency with your voter registration application. Accceptable proof of residency includes:  a COPY of your Indiana Driver’s License or other current and valid photo identification that shows your name and Indiana address; a COPY of a current utility bill or bank statement that shows your name and Indiana address; a COPY of a government check or other government document that shows your name and Indiana address; OR a COPY of a paycheck that shows your name and address.

In-person voters: Indiana has the strictest ID laws in the country.  All in-person voters must show a government issued photo ID. A photo ID must meet four criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes.  (1) It must include your photo. (2) It must show your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record.  (3) It must show an expiration date.  If the ID is not current, it must have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 2, 2004).  (4) It must have been issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government.  In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, US Passport, or Military ID is sufficient. A student ID from an Indiana State school may be used if it meets all four criteria.  A student ID from a private institution may not be used for voting purposes. Exemptions do exist for the indigent, those with a religious objection to being photographed, and those living in state-licensed facilities that serve as their precinct's polling place.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Indiana at least once. If you are a first-time Indiana voter and you did not include proof of Indiana residency with your voter registration form, then you must include it with your absentee ballot application.  Accceptable proof of residency includes:  a COPY of your Indiana Driver’s License or other current and valid photo identification and Indiana address; a COPY of a current utility bill or bank statement that shows your name and Indiana address; a COPY of a government check or other government document that shows your name and Indiana address; OR a COPY of a paycheck that shows your name and address. 

Source: Secretary of State website.

IOWA

First-time voters: If you're registering for the first time in Iowa and you do not have an Iowa driver's license number, or an Iowa non-driver ID card number, then you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a COPY of a current photo ID with your name and Iowa address OR a COPY of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document which shows your name and Iowa address. Source: Secretary of State website

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Iowa at least once. First-time voters who did not meet the ID requirements when they registered must provide one of the following forms of ID: A current and valid photo identification; or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Iowa at least once. First time voters who did not meet the ID requirements when they registered must include a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot applications. Acceptable forms of ID: a copy of a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, state ID card, US passport, student ID, employee ID, military ID); OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: Secretary of State website

KANSAS

First-time voters: You must put your current Kansas driver's license number or non-driver's identification number on your voter registration form.  If you do not have either num,ber, enter the last four digits of your social security number.  If are are voting for the first time in your county, you must include a include a copy of your ID with your form.  If you don't, you'll need to provide ID the first-time you vote in person or by absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include: a COPY of a current and valid photo identification OR a COPY current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the your name and address.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in your county at least once. All first time voters must present one of the followign forms of ID: Current Kansas driver’s license; current Kansas non-driver’s ID card; utility bill; bank statement; paycheck or paycheck stub; government check; other government document showing the voter’s name and address.  A first time voter, who is subject to the ID requirements, who fails or refuses to provide ID will vote a provisional ballot. The voter may provide ID to the county election officer at any time until the day of the county canvass of the ballots, which occurs on the “Friday or Monday” following the election. Failing that, the ballot will not be counted.  Source: Direct email with the Secretary of State's office. 

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in your county at least once. If you are voting for the first time in your county, then you must include one of the following forms of ID with yoru absentee ballot application: Current Kansas driver’s license; current Kansas non-driver’s ID card; utility bill; bank statement; paycheck or paycheck stub; government check; other government document showing the voter’s name and address.

KENTUCKY

First-time voters: If you are registering to vote for the first time in Kentucky, and you register by mail, you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include:a driver's license or other photo identification that shows the voter's name and address OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter's name and address.

In-person voters: If you have already voted in Kentucky at least once, you must produce one of the following forms of ID: Driver’s license, Social Security card, credit card, or another form of ID containing both picture and signature. In addition, an already-registered voter will be allowed to vote if the precinct officer can attest that the voter is a personal acquaintance. Source: Secretary of State website. First time voters must produce a physical ID. Personal aquaintance of the precinct officer is NOT sufficient. Acceptable forms of ID include:a driver's license or other photo identification that shows the voter's name and address OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter's name and address.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Kentucky at least once.  The County Clerk will not mail an absentee ballot if they cannot verify your identity, so you'll need to contact your County Clerk to verify your voting status if you are a first time voter in Kentucky.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a driver's license or other photo identification that shows the voter's name and address OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter's name and address.  Once your voting status is verified, you may request an absentee ballot from your County Clerk.  Source: phone call with Kentucky Secretary of State Elections Division. 

LOUISIANA

First-time voters: If you registered by mail and have not previously voted in the parish where you registered, you must vote in person the first time you vote. You may vote during the early voting period or on Election Day. First-time voters must meet the requirements listed below under "in-person voters."

In-person voters: all voters must show photo ID at the polls. This can include a Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana Special ID card, or other generally recognized picture identification card. If you do not have a picture ID card, you may sign an affidavit which will be attached to the precinct register, and you will be required to provide further identification as requested by the Commissioner at the polling place.If you do not have a picture ID card, you may sign an affidavit which will be attached to the precinct register, and you will be required to provide further identification as requested by the Commissioner at the polling place.  Source: Secretary of State  website.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in person in your parish at least once.  If you are a first time absentee voter, you may vote absentee in person between 7 and 14 days prior to the election, but you must provide a picture ID. If you are a first time voter, you may not vote by mail unless you registered to vote in person. If you registered to vote by mail, you must vote by absentee ballot in person between 7 and 14 days prior to the election.  Source: phone call with Louisiana Secretary of State Elections Division.

MAINE

First-time voters: If you are registering to vote for the first time in Maine, and you register to vote by mail, you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  If you never provide ID, you'll vote a provisional ballot.  Acceptable identification includes: a current and valid driver’s license or other photo ID that shows your Maine address OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and Maine.Source: Secretary of State voter guide

In-person voters: You do not need to show ID if you have already voted in Maine at least once. First-time voters who did not meet the above ID requirements must show ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID are listed above. Source: Secretary of State voter guide

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Maine at least once.  If you're voting for the first time in Maine, and you did not include your ID with your voter registration form, you must include a copy with your absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID are listed above.

MARYLAND

First-time voters: If you are a first-time voter and you're registering to vote by mail, you must provide a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you don't, you need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a current and valid photo ID, such as: Maryland driver's license; MVA-issued ID card; student photo ID card; employee photo ID card OR a copy of a current utility bill; bank statement; government check; paycheck or; other government document that shows the your name and address. Source: State election website

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Maryland at least once. If you are required from first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you must show acceptable ID at the polls. See above for examples of acceptable ID.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Maryland at least once. If you are a first time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application. See above for examples of acceptable ID.

MASSACHUSETTS

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in Massachusetts, you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable identification includes: a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and Massachusetts address.

In-person voters:You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Massachusetts at least once. If you are required from first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you must show acceptable ID at the polls. See above for examples of acceptable ID.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Massachusetts at least once. If you are a first time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application. See above for examples of acceptable ID.

MICHIGAN

First-time voters: You must include your Michigan driver's license number or your Michigan state ID card number on your voter registration form.  If you don't have either of these numbers, you'll need to include a copy of your ID.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a COPY of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a paycheck, utility bill, bank statement or government document that shows your name and address.

In-person voters: Each voter must show a photo ID or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in the possession of photo identification. Acceptable forms of ID: Michigan driver's license OR a Michigan personal identification card. A voter who does not have either of the above may show any of the following, as long as they are current: Driver's license or personal ID card issued by another state; Federal or state government-issued photo ID; U.S. passport' Military ID with photo ; Student ID with photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher education; Tribal ID with photo.  Source: State guidelines

Absentee voters: There are no ID requirements for voters who have already voted in person at least once.  First-time voters who registered to vote by mail MUST vote in person the first time they vote - they are not allowed to vote by absentee mail-in ballot.

MINNESOTA

First-time voters: You must provide a Minnesota driver's license number, Minnesota State ID card number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number, if you have one.  As long as one of these numbers can be verified before Election Day, there are no additional identification requirements when you go to vote.  If you provide a number that cannot be verified, you may need to provide one of the proofs of residence used for election day registration.  You can find a list of the options on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

If you are registering to vote on Election Day, you will need to provide proper proof of residence.  You can find the requirements on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

Absentee voters:  If you have already voted in Minnesota and have not moved or changed your name, you do not need to provide ID. If you have moved (even from one apartment to another) or changed your name, you will need to re-register to vote and will need to provide proof of residence.  You can find the list of acceptable forms of proof of residence on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

In-person voters:  If you have already voted in Minnesota and have not moved or changed your name, you do not need to provide ID. If you have moved (even from one apartment to another) or changed your name, you will need to re-register to vote and will need to provide proof of residence.  You can find the list of acceptable forms of proof of residence on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

Source: Secretary of State's website.

MISSISSIPPI

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in your county you must include your Mississippi driver's license number on your voter registration form. If you do not a driver's license number you must include a copy of your ID with your form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absente ballot.  Acceptable ID includes: a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in your county at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirments above, you must show ID at the polls. Acceptable ID includes: A current and valid photo ID; a current utility bill wtih your name and address; a bank statement with your name and address; a government paycheck with your name and address; a paycheck with your name and address; any other government document that shows your name and address. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in your county at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirments above, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot applicaiton. Acceptable ID includes: A current and valid photo ID; a current utility bill wtih your name and address; a bank statement with your name and address; a government paycheck with your name and address; a paycheck with your name and address; any other government document that shows your name and address. Source: Secretary of State website

MISSOURI

First-time voters: If you are a first-time Missouri voter and you register to vote by mail, then you must submit a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  Acceptable forms of ID include: identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state;  Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof; Driver’s license or state identification card issued by another state; or other identification approved by federal law; Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri; A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter;

In-person voters: all voters must show ID. Acceptable forms of ID: Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state; Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof; Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a univeristy, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri; A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter; Driver's license or state identification card issued by another state. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Missouri at least once.  If you are a first time voter and you did not submit a copy of your ID with your voter registration form, then you must submit ID with your absentee ballot application.  Acceptable forms of ID include: Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state;  Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof; Driver’s license or state identification card issued by another state; or other identification approved by federal law; Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter.

MONTANA

First-time voters: You need to include your Montana driver's license number (or your non-drivers ID card number) on your voter registration form.  If you don't have either of these numbers, you need to include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to show ID when you vote for the first time in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a photo ID that shows your name OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and Montana address.

In-person voters: all voters must show ID. Acceptable forms of ID: Any current photo ID that shows your name (for example, a valid driver’s license, school ID, state ID, or tribal ID) or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, voter confirmation notice, government check or other government document that shows your name and current address. Source: Secretary of State Website

Absentee voters: You don't need to provide ID if you've already voted in Montana at least once.  If you are a first-time Montana voter, and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered to vote, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application.  Acceptable ID includes a photo ID that shows your name, OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and Montana address.  Source: phone call with Montana Secretary of State Elections Division.

NEBRASKA

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in your county, you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form. If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and Nebraska address.

In-person voters: you do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in your county at least once. If you are a first-time voter in your county and you failed to meet the ID requirements above, you must show one of the forms of ID listed above.

Absentee voters:you do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in your county at least once. If you are a first-time voter in your county and you failed to meet the ID requirements above, you must include one of the following with your absentee ballot application: a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and Nebraska address.

NEVADA

First-time voters: If you are a first-time Nevada voter and you register by mail, you must provide a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a current and valid photo ID of the person OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or document issued by a governmental entity, including a check which indicates the name and address of the person, but not including a voter registration card.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Nevada at least once.  If you are a first-time Nevada voter and you did not meet the ID requirements when you registered, you must show ID at the polls. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid photo identification of the person; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or document issued by a governmental entity, including, without limitation, a check, which indicates the name and address of the person. Source: State law

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Nevada at least once.  If you are a first-time Nevada voter and you did not include a copy of your ID with your registration form, you must include a copy with your absentee ballot application.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a current Nevada driver's license or Nevada state ID card that shows your name and address OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, rent receipt, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and Nevada address.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

First-time voters: If you are a first-time New Hampshire voter then you must provide ID with your voter registration form. If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of your driver's license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in New Hampshire at least once.  If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the ID requirements above, you must show ID at the polls.  Acceptable ID includes: a current and valid photo identification OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, other government document that shows name and address.

Absentee voters: You do not need to include a copy of your ID if you are already registered to vote, or if you have already voted in New Hampshire at least once.  You must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application if you are not yet registered to vote. Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of your driver's license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address.

NEW JERSEY

First-time voters: You must include your New Jersey driver's license number or your non-driver ID number on your voter registration form.  If you don't have either of these numbers, you must include a copy of your ID with your form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.   Acceptable forms of ID include: a driver's license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and New Jersey address.

In-person voters: You do not need to provide ID if you already voted in New Jersey at least once.  If you're voting for the first time in New Jersey, and you did not include an identifying number (such as your driver's license number or your SSN on your voter registration form), then you must include a a COPY of one of the following with your application: a driver's license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and New Jersey address.

Absentee voters: You don't need to provide ID if you've already voted in New Jersey at least once.  If you're voting for the first time in New Jersey, and you did not include an identifying number (such as your driver's license number or your SSN on your voter registration form), then you must include a a COPY of one of the following with your application: a driver's license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and New Jersey address.

NEW MEXICO

First-time voters: If this is the first time you're registering in New Mexico you must include a copy of your identification with your voter registration application.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot  Acceptable forms of ID include: a current and valid photo identification with or without an address (the address does not need to match the one at which you registered to vote) OR a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows your name and address (the address does not need to match the one at which you're registering to vote)

In-person voters: required from all voters. Acceptable forms of ID: (A) a physical form of identification, which may be: (1) an original or copy of a current and valid photo identification with or without an address, the address of which is not required to match the voter's certificate of registration or a voter identification card; or (2) an original or copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows the name and address of the person, the address of which is not required to match the voter's certificate of registration; or (B) a verbal or written statement by the voter of the voter's name, year of birth and unique identifier; provided, however, that the statement of the voter's name need not contain the voter's middle initial or suffix. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: You do not need to include ID if you've already voted in New Mexico at least once.  If you are a first-time voter and you forgot to include copies of your ID with your registration form, include them with your absentee ballot application. 

First-time voters, voting absentee: if you have met the HAVA requirements for voter registration (meaning, you provided proper ID whether registering in-person or via mail) then you do not need to send additional identification with your absentee ballot. If you have not met the HAVA requirements for voter registration, you will be notified by mail, and will need to provide a copy of your identification with your absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include: a current and valid photo identification with or without an address (the address does not need to match the one at which you registered to vote) OR a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows your name and address (the address does not need to match the one at which you're registering to vote).  Source: phone call with New Mexico Secretary of State Elections Division.

NEW YORK

First-time voters: You must include your New York driver's license number or non-driver ID number on your voter registration form.  If you don't have either of these numbers, you'll need to include a copy of your ID with your form. If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you voter in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a valid photo ID that shows your name OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or some other government document that shows your name and New York address.

In-person voters: you do not need to show ID if you have already voted in New York at least once. If you are a first-time New York voter and you did not meet the above requirements, you must show a valid photo ID that shows your name OR a a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or some other government document that shows your name and New York address.

Absentee voters:you do not need to show ID if you have already voted in New York at least once. If you are a first-time New York voter and you did not meet the above requirements, you must include a copy of one of the following with your absentee ballot application: a copy of a valid photo ID that shows your name OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or some other government document that shows your name and New York address.

NORTH CAROLINA

First-time voters: If you are a first-time North Carolina voter and you register by mail, you must include your North Carolina drivers license number or your North Carolina identification card number on your voter registration.  If you do not have either of these numbers, you should include a copy of your ID with your form.  If you forget, you'll have to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and North Carolina address.

In-person voters: you do not need to show ID if you have already voted in North Carolina at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the requirements above, you must show one of the forms of ID listed above.

Absentee voters: you do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in North Carolina at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the requirements above, you must include one of the following with your absentee ballot application: a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and North Carolina address.

NORTH DAKOTA

First-time voters: there are no special requirement for first-time voters.

In-person voters: all voters must show ID. Acceptable forms of ID: Identification must show a North Dakota residential street address.  PO Box numbers do not establish residency and cannot be accepted. It is preferred that identification also include a photograph of the person offering to vote, as well as their date of birth, though neither of these are mandatory. Acceptable forms of identification with residential address are a: Valid Drivers License; Valid State Identification Card; Valid Federally Issued Identification Card (a US passport or a government agency identification card); Valid Tribal Government Issued Identification Card; Valid Student Identification Card; Valid United States Military Identification Card; Utility bill dated 30 days prior to Election day with name and residential address; Change of address verification letter from the US postal Service.

In-person voters without ID: If an individual offering to vote fails or refuses to show an appropriate form of identification, the individual may be allowed to vote without being challenged if the individual provides to the election board the individual's date of birth and if a member of the election board or a clerk knows the individual and can personally vouch that the individual is a qualified elector of the precinct.  Otherwise, the individual may vote as a challenged voter by executing an affidavit that the challenged individual is a legally qualified elector of the precinct. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: all absentee voters must complete the Voter’s Affidavit provided with the absentee ballot.

OHIO

First-time voters: If you are a first-time voter and you register to vote by mail, then you must include your Ohio driver's license number on the form, or the last four digits of your social security number.  If you can't supply either one of these numbers, then you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll have to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document (except board of elections notifications) that shows your name and current Ohio address.

In-person voters: photo or non-photo ID required from all voters. Acceptable forms of ID: A current and valid photo identification; A military identification that shows the voter’s name and current address; A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address. Source: Secretary of State website. In-person voters without ID: A voter who has but declines to provide identification may cast a provisional ballot upon providing a social security number or the last four digits of a social security number.  A voter who has neither identification nor a social security number may execute an affidavit to that effect and vote a provisional ballot.  A voter who declines to sign the affidavit may still vote a provisional ballot.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Ohio at least once. If you are a first-time Ohio voter and you did not meet the requirements listed above, you must provide a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID: a copy of a current and valid photo identification (driver's license, state ID card, US passport, student ID, employee ID, military ID); OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Source: Direct email with the Secretary of State's office. 

OKLAHOMA

First-time voters: If you register by mail, include a copy of your identification with your voter registration form. If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a copy of a current driver’s license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a copy of a  utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and Oklahoma address.

In-person voters: you do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Oklahoma at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the requirements above, you must show one of the forms of ID listed above at the polls. Source: Voter registration application instructions

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Oklahoma at least once.  If you are voting for the first time in Oklahoma and you did not include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form, you must include a copy with your absentee ballot application. You may provide a copy of a current driver’s license or other photo identification that shows your name OR a copy of a  utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and Oklahoma address.

OREGON

First-time voters: You must include your Oregon driver's license number or Oregon state ID card number on your voter registration form. (A suspended Driver's License is still valid, a revoked Driver's License is NOT valid.)  If you do not have any of these numbers, you must provide a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you need to provide ID the first time you voteby mail.  Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or government document that shows your name and Oregon address.  Elderly, military and overseas voters are expempt from this requirement.

In-person voters: All voters in Oregon vote by mail.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide a copy of your ID if you've already voted in Oregon at least once.  If you are a first-time Oregon voter and put your  Oregon driver's license number or Oregon state ID card number on your voter registration form, then you must include a COPY of one of the following documents with your absentee ballot request form: A valid photo identification that shows your name OR a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or government document that shows your name and Oregon address.

PENNSYLVANIA

First-time voters: If you are voting for the first time in your county, you must include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote.  Acceptable forms of ID include a PA driver's license or ID card issued by Penn DOT; ID issued by any other Commonwealth agency; ID issued by the U.S. Government; U.S. Passport; U.S. Armed Forces ID; Student ID issued by a Pennsylvania high school or postsecondary school; Employee ID; Voter's identification card issued by the voter registration commission; Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth; Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government; Firearm permit; or a current utility bill, current bank statement, current paycheck, or current government check that shows your name and Pennsylvania address.

In-person voters: required from anyone who is voting at a particular polling place for the first time.  This includes first-time voters, and long-time voters who have moved to a new precinct.  Acceptable forms of ID: PA driver's license or ID card issued by Penn DOT; ID issued by any other Commonwealth agency; ID issued by the U.S. Government; U.S. Passport ; U.S. Armed Forces ID ; Student ID ; Employee ID; Voter's identification card issued by the voter registration commission; Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth; Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government; Firearm permit; Current utility bill; Current bank statement; Current paycheck; Government check. Source: Department of State website

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in your county at least once.  If you are voting for the first time in your county, and did not include a copy of your ID with your voter registration application, you must include a copy with your absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID include a PA driver's license or ID card issued by Penn DOT; ID issued by any other Commonwealth agency; ID issued by the U.S. Government; U.S. Passport; U.S. Armed Forces ID; Student ID issued by a Pennsylvania high school or postsecondary school; Employee ID; Voter's identification card issued by the voter registration commission; Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth; Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government; Firearm permit; or a current utility bill, current bank statement, current paycheck, or current government check that shows your name and Pennsylvania address.

RHODE ISLAND

First-time voters: You must provide either a valid Rhode Island driver's license number or valid Rhode Island ID number issued on your voter registration form. If you do not have a valid Rhode Island driver's license or RI ID number, you must provide the last 4 digits of your social security number.  If you are registering for the first time in Rhode Island and you do not provide one of these numbers you'll have to include a copy of your ID.  If you forget, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote.  Acceptable forms of identification include a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, current bank statement, current government check, current paycheck, or Another current government document that shows your name and Rhode Island address.

In-person voters:you do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in person at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the above requirements when you registered, you must show the ID listed above at the polls.

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in Rhode Island at least once.  If you are a first-time Rhode Island voter, and you did not put your driver's license number or state ID card number on your voter registration form, then you must provide a copy of one of the following with your absentee ballot application: a current and valid photo identification OR or a current utility bill, Current bank statement, Current government check, Current paycheck, or another current government document that shows your name and Rhode Island address.

SOUTH CAROLINA

First-time voters: South Carolina requires all applicants to include their full Social Security number on their voter registration forms.  This number is used to make sure that one person has not registered multiple times.  If you are registering for the first time in your county, you MUST attach a copy of a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and South Carolina address.  If you do not provide your ID, you'll have to provide it the first time you vote.  

In-person voters: all voters must provide Id. Acceptable forms of ID: For identification to vote, you may present either your voter registration certificate, a valid South Carolina driver's license, or a South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles issued photo I.D. card. Source: Secretary of State website. 

Absentee voters: If you have voted in-person previously in South Carolina, or voted previously by absentee ballot, you have fulfilled the registration identification requirements and do not need to provide additional identification with your ballot. You can verify your registration online or by calling your Local Election Official. 

First-time absentee voters: if you registered to vote in person and provided identification at the time of your registration, you do not need to provide additional identification with your absentee ballot. If you registered to vote by mail, and did not provide adequate identification, you will be notified by mail that you must provide additional identification before voting.  Acceptable forms of ID include a current and valid photo identification OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and South Carolina address. If you do not supply additional identification prior to completing your absentee ballot, you must provide the identification with your ballot. Failure to provide adequate identification with your voter registration or your absentee ballot, or any time between will result in your ballot being a provisional ballot.  Source: Phone call with South Carolina Secretary of State Elections Division.

SOUTH DAKOTA

First-time voters: all South Dakota voters must show ID when they vote in person or by absentee ballot, so there are no special requirements for first-time voters.

In-person voters: all voters must provide ID. The personal identification that may be presented shall either be: A South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver identification card; A passport or an identification card, including a picture, issued by an agency of the United States government; A tribal identification card, including a picture; or; A current student identification card, including a picture, issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within the State of South Dakota. If a voter is not able to present personal identification, the voter may complete an affidavit in lieu of the personal identification. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: All voters must have their absentee ballot applications notarized or witnessed by an official who can administer an oath.  As an alternative to notariziation, the voter can send a photocopy of a valid form of identification with their absentee ballot application. Acceptable forms of ID: A South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver identification card; A passport or other picture ID issued by the United States government; a tribal photo ID; OR a current student photo ID issued by a South Dakota high school or postsecondary education institution.  Source: South Dakota Application for Absentee Ballot

TENNESSEE

First-time voters: all first-time voters must vote in person. See requirements below.

In-person voters: all voters must show ID the first time they vote. Acceptable forms of ID include the following: 

• A current voter registration card
• A current Tennessee Driver's License
• A photo ID which includes the your NAME and SIGNATURE

If you have none of the above items, must provide a combination of one item from Section A AND one option from Section B below:

SECTION A: A current & valid photo I.D. of any kind, either government- issued or private, not containing a voter’s signature; OR a current utility bill; OR a bank statement; a government check; OR a paycheck; OR any other government document(s) that show the your NAME and ADDRESS.

SECTION B: either A) Show ANY document with your NAME and SIGNATURE (Examples: Social security card, credit card with a signature, any other document which has the voter’s name and signature.); OR B) SIGN an official AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY form provided by the polling place officials (does not require a notary).  Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: There are no identification requirements for persons who have voted in person at least once.  First-time voters who registered to vote by mail MUST vote in person the first time they vote unless the registrant is on the permanent absentee voting register.  Source: Secretary of State website 

TEXAS

First-time voters: You must put your Texas driver's license or a social security number on your voter registration form. If you do not have either of these numbers, you must include a copy of your ID with your form.  If you forget you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote.  Acceptable forms of ID include a copy of a current and valid ID that shows your name OR a copy of a current utility bill; bank statement; government check; paycheck; or other government document that shows your name and address.

In-person voters: All in-person voters must present a voter registration certificate. Your voter registration certification serves as proof of your registration.  You may vote without your certificate by signing an affidavit at the polling place and showing some other form of identification.  Acceptable forms of ID include: a driver's license or personal identification card issued to the person by the Department of Public Safety or a similar document issued to the person by an agency of another state, regardless of whether the license or card has expired; a form of identification containing the person's photograph that establishes the person's identity; a birth certificate or other document confirming birth that is admissible in a court of law and establishes the person's identity; citizenship papers issued to the person; a passport issued to the person; official mail addressed to the person by name from a governmental entity; a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter; or any other form of identification prescribed by the Secretary of State. Source: State law - 63.0101 

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted at least once in Texas.  If you are a first time voter and you did not put your drivers license number or Social Security number on your voter registration form then you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application (you are exempt from this requirement if you included this document with your voter registration form).  Acceptable forms of ID include: a state issued driver's license or state ID card that shows your name (a card issued by another state is fine, even if it's expired); any other photo ID that shows your name; a US passport, US birth certificate, or US citizenship papers; OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and Texas address 

UTAH

First-time voters: First time voters must include a copy of a one valid form of photo identification that shows your name and Utah address (ex: Utah license, Utah state ID card, US passport or Military ID), or two different documents that show your name and Utah address (current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document). If you do not include photo ID or proof of residence with your voter registration form, you will be required to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.

In-person voters: you do not need to provide ID if you've voted in Utah at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you forgot to include your ID with your voter registration form, you must show one of the forms of ID listed above.

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you've voted in person at Utah once.  If you are a first-time voter and you did not include a copy of your photo ID or your proof of residency with your voter registration form, include it with your Absentee Ballot Application.  Include a copy of a one valid form of photo identification that shows your name and Utah address (ex: Utah license, Utah state ID card, US passport or Military ID), or two different documents that show your name and Utah address (current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document).

VERMONT

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in Vermont, and you register by mail, you must include a copy of your identification.  If you do not, you'll need to show ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable identification includes: a current and valid photo ID  that shows your name or a current bank statement, utility bill, or government document that contains your name and Vermont address.

In-person voters:you do not need to provide ID if you've voted in Vermont at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you forgot to include your ID with your voter registration form, you must show one of the forms of ID listed above.

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Vermont at least once.  If you are a first time Vermont voter, and you did not include a copy of your ID with your voter registration form, then you must include a copy with your absentee ballot application.  Acceptable identification includes a: a current and valid photo that shows your name ID or a current bank statement, utility bill, or government document that contains your name and Vermont address.

VIRGINIA

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in Virginia and you register by mail, you must include a copy of your ID. Acceptable forms of ID include: A current and valid photo ID (for example a driver’s license); or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck that shows name and address; or another government document that shows name and address (for example a voter card).

In-person voters: First time voters who did not meet the above requirements must show one of the above listed forms of ID at the polls. All other voters must (ID) at the polls, or sign an Affirmation of Identity under felony penalty, in order to vote at the polls. This ID requirement also applies to absentee voters who vote in person. Voters subject to this regular ID requirement will have the word “State” after the “ID Required” item in their on-line voter registration record. Source: State board of elections website

Absentee voters: First-time voters: you may vote absentee by mail if you registered to vote in person. If you registered to vote by mail, and you did not fulfill the ID requirements to register to vote, you will be notified by mail that you must provide a copy of your identification in order to receive an absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and Virginia address. If you fulfill the identification requirement, you will receive an absentee ballot in the mail and you may use it to vote.

WASHINGTON

First-time voters: You are required to include your Washington state driver's license or Washington state ID card number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your voter registration form.  If you don't have any of these numbers, you must include a copy of your ID.  If you don't, you'll need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable ID includes a  valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, student ID card, or tribal ID card OR a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other current government document that shows your name and address

In-person voters: all voters must show ID. Acceptable forms of ID: Photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID card, student ID card, or tribal ID card.  Non-photo ID , such as a Voter registration card, Utility Bill, Bank statement, Paycheck, Government check, Other government document. Source: Secretary of State website

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Washington at least once.  If you are voting for the first time in Washington and you did not meet the ID requirements when your registered to vote (see above), include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application. 

All voting in Washington State, except for Pierce County, is done by mail. If you have provided adequate identification when you registered to vote (either in-person or via mail), you may vote absentee for the first time by mail. If you have not met the identification requirements, you will be notified by mail that you need to provide identification. If you do not have a driver’s license or a social security number, you will be given a list of alternate acceptable forms of acceptable identification.

There are no special provisions for first-time absentee voters in Pierce County, which is the only county in Washington State where there is in-person voting.  Source: phone call with Washington Secretary of State Elections Division.

WEST VIRGINIA

First-time voters: If you are registering for the first time in West Virginia, and your register by mail, you must submit a copy of a current and valid ID with your application.  If you forget, you will need to provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include:  a copy of a current and valid photo identification and West Virginia address OR a  copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and West Virginia address.

In-person voters: you do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in person at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the above requirements when you registered, you must show the ID listed above at the polls.

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in West Virginia at least once.  If you are voting for the first time in West Virginia,  you must include a copy of your ID with your application (unless you submitted it with your voter registration form).  Acceptable forms of ID include acopy of a current and valid photo identification and West Virginia address OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and West Virginia address.

WISCONSIN

First-time voters: If you are registering to vote for the first time in Wisconsin, and you register to vote by mail, you must submit "proof of residence" with your voter registration form.  (You must also submit proof of residence if you register in person during the 20 days preceding the election or at the polls on election day.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence includes a copy of any one of the following: a current and valid Wisconsin driver's license; a current and valid Wisconsin I.D. card; any other official I.D. card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit; any employer-issued photo I.D. card, issued in the normal course of business, but not including a business card; a university, college or technical college fee card or I.D. card with your photo and current address (May be used even if the card does not contain the cardholder's address, if the educational institution provides a certified student list for use at the polling place); a utility bill (e.g., gas, electric, cable TV or telephone) for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before election day;a bank statement; a real estate (i.e., property) tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election; a pay check or a government check or other document issued by unit of government. People who register in person may also show a current residential lease which is effective for a period that includes election day.  You may not use your lease if you register by mail.

In-person voters:you do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in person at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the above requirements when you registered, you must show proof of residency at the polls.

Absentee voters:You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Wisconsin at least once.  If you are voting for the first time in Wisconsin you must submit proof of residency with your absentee ballot application (you don't need to do this if you submitted proof of residency with your voter registration form).  Acceptable forms of proof of residence includes a copy of any one of the following: a current and valid Wisconsin driver's license; a current and valid Wisconsin I.D. card; any other official I.D. card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit; any employer-issued photo I.D. card, issued in the normal course of business, but not including a business card; a university, college or technical college fee card or I.D. card with your photo and current address (May be used even if the card does not contain the cardholder's address, if the educational institution provides a certified student list for use at the polling place); a utility bill (e.g., gas, electric, cable TV or telephone) for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before election day;a bank statement; a real estate (i.e., property) tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election; a pay check or a government check or other document issued by unit of government. Source: State Elections Board notice

WYOMING

First-time voters: If you register by mail, you must submit a copy of your identification with your application, or you must provide ID the first time you vote in person or by absentee ballot.  Acceptable forms of ID include: One of the following: a driver's license from any state; an ID card issued by a local, state or federal agency; a US passport; a school ID; or a military ID; or Two of the following: Certification of US Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Draft Record, voter registration card from another state or county, original or certified copy of a birth certificate bearing an official seal, certification of birth abroad issued by the Department of State, or any other form of identification issued by an official agency.

In-person voters: you do not need to provide ID if you've already voted in person at least once. If you are a first-time voter and you did not meet the above requirements when you registered, you must show the ID listed above at the polls. Source: State Law

Absentee voters: You do not need to provide ID if you have already voted in Wyoming at least once. If you are a first time Wyoming voter, and you did not include your ID with your voter registration form, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot application (you do .  Acceptable forms of ID include: One of the following: a driver's license from any state; an ID card issued by a local, state or federal agency; a US passport; a school ID; or a military ID; or Two of the following: Certification of US Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Draft Record, voter registration card from another state or county, original or certified copy of a birth certificate bearing an official seal, certification of birth abroad issued by the Department of State, or any other form of identification issued by an official agency.