Voter ID Laws by State 2026

ID Required

Non-photo ID

None

Photo ID

State	ID Required↓	Additional Details
Alabama	Photo ID	Alabama requests voters to present photo ID while voting. Voting is permitted if two election officials confirm the identity of the voter.
Arkansas	Photo ID	Arkansas has a photo ID requirement to vote in person. The identification must include the voter’s name and photograph. It must be issued by "the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State of Arkansas."
Florida	Photo ID	Voters in Florida are requested to present photo and signature identification on Election Day. If a voter's photo ID does not display his or her signature, he or she will need to supply a second form of identification that does. A voter can vote on a provisional ballot if they do not have ID, which will be counted if the State of Florida verifies the eligibility of the voter and their signature.
Georgia	Photo ID	Photo identification is required when voting in person and by mail in Georgia. Voters can obtain a free voter ID card from any county registrar's office or DDS office.
Idaho	Photo ID	In order to vote in Idaho, voters are requested to present valid photo identification. If they are unable to provide this, they can sign an Personal Identification Affadavit. Valid photo ID includes an Idaho driver's license or photo ID card, a U.S. passport or federal ID card or a tribal photo ID card.
Indiana	Photo ID	Indiana law requires voters to present an Indiana or U.S. government-issued photo ID before casting a ballot at the polls on election day. The ID must either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last general election. As of 2025, Student ID cards are no longer accepted as a valid form of ID.
Kansas	Photo ID	Kansas requires a valid form of photo identification to vote. A photo ID does not need to have an expiration date, but, if it does have an expiration date, it must not have expired at the time of voting. If the voter is over the age of 65, he or she can use an expired ID.
Kentucky	Photo ID	Voters in Kentucky are requested to present photo identification before voting. Voters may alternatively sign a Voter Affirmation Form and present a supporting form ID. Kentucky also has a 'Reasonable Impediment' law that provides exceptions if a voter is prevented from attaining a photo ID for a range of reasons, including but not limited to: a lack of necessary supporting documents, religious reasons, or theft.
Louisiana	Photo ID	Lousiana requests a photo ID to vote in person. Voters can vote without any ID if they sign a Voter Identification Affadavit confirming their identity, although this does not guarantee their ballot will count.
Michigan	Photo ID	Michigan requests photo identification to vote. Voters without photo identification may sign an affidavit confirming their identity and attesting that they are not in possession of acceptable photo identification may cast a regular vote.
Mississippi	Photo ID	Mississippi voters are required to present photo identification in order to vote in person. Accepted forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, or photo ID issued by a branch or department of the state. Voters can obtain a Mississippi Voter Identification Card for free at any circuit clerk’s office in the state.
Missouri	Photo ID	Missouri requires voters to present photo identification to vote. Government-issued ID can be expired up to 10 years.
Montana	Photo ID	A voter in Montana is required to present photo identification to vote.
Nebraska	Photo ID	Nebraska requires a voter to present a photo ID showing their name and photograph and it must have been issued by one of the accepted issuing entities. If a voter does not have an ID due to extenuating circumstances they may complete a Reasonable Impediment Certificate and then vote without ID subject to approval.
New Hampshire	Photo ID	New Hampshire requests voters to provide photo identification to vote. If a voter does not have an accepted photo ID, they may vote if an election official confirms their identity. A voter may also sign an affadavit to vote on an provisional ballot.
North Carolina	Photo ID	North Carolina requests photo ID be presented to vote. A voter can alternatively sign an ID Exception Form detailing a reason for a lack of valid photo ID to vote.
Ohio	Photo ID	A voter in Ohio is required to present unexpired photo identification to vote.
Oklahoma	Photo ID	Oklahoma requests photo identification to vote. A voter can alternatively vote through a signed provisional ballot if they do not have valid ID.
Rhode Island	Photo ID	Rhode Island requests voters provide photo identification to vote. Alternatively, a voter can vote through a signed provisional ballot if they do not have an accepted ID.
South Carolina	Photo ID	South Carolina requests photo identification to vote. Voters can vote without photo ID if they sign a Reasonable Impediment Statement and present a voter registration card.
South Dakota	Photo ID	A voter in South Dakota is required to present photo identification to vote. Expired IDs are still valid.
Tennessee	Photo ID	A voter in Tennessee is required to present photo identification to vote. Expired IDs are still valid.
Texas	Photo ID	Texas requests photo identification to vote. Voters can vote without photo ID if they sign a Reasonable Impediment Statement and present a voter registration card.
West Virginia	Photo ID	Since 2025, voters in Virginia are required to provide photo identification to vote. A voter may alternatively provide a sworn statement by an adult who has known the voter for 6+ months, an election official who knows the voter, or the voter may be a resident of a State Care Facility.
Wisconsin	Photo ID	A voter in Wisconsin is required to present photo identification to vote. Expired IDs in some cases are still valid.
California	None	California is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. A voter may be asked to provide identification at the polls if it is his or her first time voting.
District of Columbia	None	D.C is a vote-by-mail but also offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. Those that vote in person are not required to present identification, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
Hawaii	None	Hawaii is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. Hawaii does not require voters to provide ID to vote in person. Bringing ID is encouraged to speed up to check in process at voting centres.
Illinois	None	Illinois does not require voters to present identification while voting. The only exception is if a first-time voter did not verify their identity upon registration. In this case, any ID is valid.
Maine	None	Maine does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
Maryland	None	Maryland does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency and identity when they registered, voters whose identities are challenged, or voters who registered or changed their address during early voting.
Massachusetts	None	Massachussetts does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered
Minnesota	None	Minnesota does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
Nevada	None	Utah is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. Nevada does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
New Jersey	None	New Jersey does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
New Mexico	None	New Mexico does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
New York	None	New York does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
Oregon	None	Oregon is a vote-by-mail state. As a result, it does not require on-the-day identification from voters, since the voter will have registered and verified their identity and address to receive their ballot.
Pennsylvania	None	Pennsylvania does not require identification from voters, unless the voter is voting for the first time in their precinct. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
Vermont	None	Vermont is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. For those that vote in person, Vermont does not require identification from voters, unless the voter didn't verify residency or identity when they registered and they are voting in a congressional or presidential election. If this is the case, the voter does not require a photo ID.
Washington	None	Washington is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. If a voter chooses to vote in person, they may sign a ballot declaration. Photo ID is only required if the signature doesn't match voter records.
Alaska	Non-photo ID	Alaska requests voters to present ID to vote in person. This does not require a photograph, only a name and signature or name and address. If a voter does not have an accepted ID, they can vote and sign a 'questioned ballot'.
Arizona	Non-photo ID	In Arizona, a voter must present some form of identification at the polls. The identification does not necessarily need to include a photo. A voter can either present a photo ID that includes his or her name and registered address, or two forms of non-photo ID that include the voter's name and registered address.
Colorado	Non-photo ID	Colorado is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. Voters are requested to provide a valid form of identification if they choose to vote in person. If they do not provide one, they are required to sign an affidavit to vote on a provisional ballot. The identification does not have to include a photo. Voters may also need to return a photocopy of their ID with their ballots if they are voting by mail for the first time.
Connecticut	Non-photo ID	Voters in Connecticut are requested to provide some form of identification at the polls - a photograph is not required. It is possible to vote without ID if the voter consents to signing a form confirming their identity.
Delaware	Non-photo ID	All Delaware voters are asked to provide identification and proof of address at the polls. Valid identification includes a Delaware driver's license or state ID, a signed social security card, or another document that identifies the person by photo or signature. A photo is not required.
Iowa	Non-photo ID	Iowa requests voters to present identification while voting. Voters who do not have an accepted form of photo ID may vote if another voter confirms their their identity or they can provide a combination of other documents to verify their identity and residence.
North Dakota	Non-photo ID	North Dakota requires voters to present identification while voting. Identification must include the voter’s name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. If a voter does not have a form of identification that includes his or her current North Dakota residential address or date of birth, the voter can present accepted supplemental documents.
Utah	Non-photo ID	Utah is a vote-by-mail state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. If a voter chooses to vote in person, they are required to present unexpired photo identification to vote.
Virginia	Non-photo ID	Virginia asks for voters to provide identification to vote. A voter can use a range of IDs including those that have expired. If a voter does not have ID, they may sign an ID Confirmation Statement to vote.
Wyoming	Non-photo ID	Wyoming requires voters to present identification at the polls. Voters may cast their vote on a provisional ballot if they do not have valid ID.

Information shown is meant for general education purposes only and should not be viewed as legally authoritative.
Voter ID laws may change at any time. Potential voters are advised to always check ID requirements with local officials.
Adjacent information: Vote by Mail States

Voter identification laws in the United States require that a person wishing to vote must provide some form of official identification before being permitted to register to vote, receiving a ballot or to cast their vote in elections. Supporters of voter ID laws argue that they reduce electoral fraud without placing a big burden on voters. Opponents of voter id laws argue that electoral fraud is extremely rare and that these laws often put up unnecessary barriers for minority groups and those less likely to possess photo IDs.

According to the National Conference of State Legislature, voter ID laws can be categorized in two ways: whether the state asks for a photo ID or accepts a non-photo ID and what actions are available for voters who do not have an ID. Photo ID states require voters to show documentation that has a photo such as a driver’s license, passport, state-issued identification card, military ID, tribal ID, etc. Non-photo ID states accept forms of identification without photos, such as bank statements with a name and address.

If a voter does not have identification, states provide alternatives. These laws are either considered strict or non-strict. Strict laws state that voters without acceptable identification must vote on a provisional ballot and take additional steps after Election Day in order for their vote to be counted. Non-strict laws state that some voters without acceptable identification have the option to cast a ballot will be counted without further action taken by the voter.

Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the election polls. The remaining 14 states use other methods to verify the identity of voters.

States that require photo ID (strict): Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. States that request photo ID (non-strict): Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Texas. States that require non-photo IDs (strict): Arizona, North Dakota, and Ohio. States that request non-photo IDs (non-strict): Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

There are 14 states (and one Federal District) that do not require ID to vote. States that do not require a form of ID at the ballot box: California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Voter ID Laws by State 2026

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