Voting Info
State Rules
Does your state have a voter ID law?
Registering to vote is not always enough! In 38 states, you may also need an ID to make your ballot count.
Every state has different rules, so what you need depends on where you live.
Some states will only accept an unexpired photo ID issued by the government. Other states accept more ID options, like a current utility bill or bank statement.
States with Voter ID Law
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania (when voting for first time in precinct)
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
States with No Voter ID Law
California
District of Columbia
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Vermont