Voter Registration in Iowa

Get registered and ready to vote in Iowa! 

This page covers:

➜   Iowa Voter Eligibility Requirements 
➜   Iowa Voter Registration ID Requirements
➜   How to Register to Vote in Iowa
➜   Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to vote is just the first step. Check Iowa’s voter ID requirements and make sure you have the right ID to cast a ballot that counts.

VOTER ID IN IOWA

 

 

Iowa Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Iowa.

You are eligible to vote in Iowa if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • You are a citizen of the United States.
  • You are a resident of Iowa.
  • You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Iowa if:

  • You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.

REGISTER TO VOTE

 

 

Iowa Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

  • You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
  • If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
  • If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Iowa has same-day voter registration. Same-day registration allows you to register and vote in person on the same day. You can also use it to update your voter registration information.

The deadline to register to vote in Iowa is 15 days before Election Day. 

If this registration deadline has passed, same-day registration is available in Iowa during early voting and on Election Day.

To use same-day registration must present an unexpired photo ID to confirm your identity. You can use one of the following IDs: 

  • Iowa driver’s license
  • Iowa state ID card 
  • Driver’s license or state ID card from another state
  • US passport or passport card 
  • Tribal ID or document 
  • Student ID issued by high school or college in Iowa 
  • Military identification 
  • Veterans identification 
  • Employee ID 

If your photo ID does not have your current address, you need to present an additional document to prove your residency (dated within 45 days). You can use a physical or digital copy of these documents: 

  • Utility bill (including a cell phone bill)
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck
  • Government check or other government document
  • Residential lease 
  • Property tax statement or residential lease\

If you can’t provide the required documents, another registered voter from your precinct can sign a sworn statement to confirm your identity and residency.

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You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your county auditor.

We recommend that you check your voter information before each election’s voter registration deadline. This will give you time to submit a new registration if your information is missing or incorrect.  

You can also use the Iowa Secretary of State’s website to check your registration.

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Iowa use Restore Your Vote. 

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

College students are allowed to vote using their Iowa school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Iowa if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

You can use a student ID to vote in Iowa but you must also provide an additional document. Check your options here! 

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How to Register to Vote in Iowa 

Submit the form below to register in Iowa online.

You can also complete this PDF form and return it to your county auditor.

Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
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