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Nebraska requires photo ID to vote in person. You need to provide ID information or a copy of accepted ID to vote by mail. Check below for your options!

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Voting in Person

Nebraska requires photo ID to vote in person.

Accepted Photo IDs

Your photo ID must meet ALL THREE of the following requirements

Show your name;
Show your photo; AND

Be issued by one of the following entities:

The federal government
The state of Nebraska or a political subdivision of the state of Nebraska (e.g. county
A college or university within Nebraska
The US Department of Defense
A branch of the military
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (formerly called the Veterans Administration)
A hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home, hospice, developmental disability care provider, or skilled care facility
Your ID does not have to show your address or an expiration date.

Examples of accepted IDs (with your photo and name listed) include:

Nebraska drivers license
Nebraska state identification card
Student ID from a college or university in Nebraska
Student ID from a public high school in Nebraska
Military ID
Veterans ID
Nursing home ID

Voting by Mail

Any registered voter may request an early-voting (absentee) ballot. No excuse is required.

You must submit your absentee ballot application by the close of business on the second Friday before the election.

Absentee Ballot Request

To request an absentee ballot you must provide ONE of the following:

The identification number of your Nebraska driver’s license or state identification card
A photocopy of accepted photo ID
A reasonable impediment certificate indicating one of the following three reasons for not providing photo ID:
- Disability or illness
- Lack of a birth certificate or other documents required to get an ID
- Religious objection to being photographed

If you do not provide ID or a reasonable impediment certificate when requesting an absentee ballot, the election commissioner or county clerk will contact you and let you know that they cannot issue the ballot until you provide either.

Absentee Ballot

Most voters do not need to include any form of ID with their absentee ballot.

Note that the signature on your ballot must match your signature on file with the state.

If you live in a county where absentee ballots are automatically mailed to all voters, election officials will inform you if you need to include ID with your ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get a free ID in Nebraska?

You can get a free Nebraska state ID card if you meet all of the following:

You are requesting the state ID card to use it to vote
You do not have a valid Nebraska driver’s license
You are at least 18 years old (or 17 years old and will turn 18 before the second Tuesday in November of the year in which you apply)

Find out how to apply for a state ID card here.

What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Nebraska?

Some voters will be able to vote without a photo ID if they have a reason for not having acceptable ID called a “reasonable impediment”.

There are three exceptions to the requirement that all Nebraska voters must present an acceptable ID to vote.

You do not have to show photo ID to vote if you do not have an ID due to:

Disability or illness
Lack of a birth certificate or other documents required to get an ID
Religious objection to being photographed

If you qualify for one of these exceptions you must fill out a form called a reasonable impediment certificate in order to have your ballot counted.

Other registered Nebraska voters who can’t present an accepted photo ID at the polls have to cast a provisional ballot. You must take extra steps for your ballot to count.

Learn more here! (link to “Vote” section)

Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Nebraska?

You must present a physical ID to vote in Nebraska. You cannot use an image, copy, or digital ID when you are voting in person.

Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Nebraska?

You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Nebraska.

REAL ID is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Your ID will show a star if it meets REAL ID standards.

Applying for a REAL ID requires you to appear in person with a variety of documents to prove your identity.

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Who can vote in Nebraska?

You need to register before you can vote in Nebraska.

You can vote in Nebraska if you meet these requirements:

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

You cannot register to vote in Nebraska if:

You have been convicted of a felony, and your civil rights have not been restored.
You are under a court order that takes away your right to vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register to vote in Nebraska if I have been convicted of a crime?

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

To check your eligibility to register in Nebraska, visit Restore Your Vote.

Can I register to vote in Nebraska if I attend college in Nebraska?

College students are allowed to vote using their Nebraska school residence address.

You can decide whether to register in your home state or where you attend school.

You may only be registered and vote in one location.

How to Register

Required ID Information

You have to verify your identity when you register to vote!

If you have a driver’s license or state ID card:

Give your license or ID number on the registration form.

If you do not have either ID:

Give the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
Don’t have a Social Security number? Leave this part of the form blank.

If you do not provide an ID number when you register, be ready to show an accepted ID the first time you vote.

Register to Vote Online

You can use this form to register in Nebraska online.

Other Voter Registration Options

Complete a registration form and send via mail.
Visit your local election office or a voter registration agency to register in person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register and vote on the same day in Nebraska?

No, Nebraska does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.

Check Nebraska’s registration deadlines here!.

If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.

How do I fix or update my voter registration information?

If you cannot find your registration information or if any details are incorrect:

Update your name, address, or political party affiliation by submitting a new registration.
Contact your local election office if you have questions or need to make other changes.

Register to Vote in Nebraska

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

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Voting in Person

Nebraska requires photo ID to vote in person.

You do not have to show photo ID when voting in person if you do not have an ID due to:

Disability or illness;
Lack of a birth certificate or other documents required to get an ID;
Religious objection to being photographed.

Instead you can complete a form called a reasonable impediment certificate and vote without ID.

Voting by Mail

Any registered voter may request an early-voting (absentee) ballot. No excuse is required.

You must submit your absentee ballot application by the close of business on the second Friday before the election.

Absentee Ballot Request

You must provide ID info, a copy of your ID, or a reasonable impediment form with your application.

Absentee Ballot

Most voters do not need to include any form of ID with their absentee ballot.

Note that the signature on your ballot must match your signature on file with the state.

If you live in a county where absentee ballots are automatically mailed to all voters, election officials will inform you if you need to include ID with your ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I track my Nebraska mail ballot?

You can check the status of your ballot online via the Nebraska Voter Information Lookup website.

Can I fix my Nebraska mail ballot if it is rejected?

If your absentee ballot is rejected because you did not provide your Nebraska drivers license or state ID card number, a copy of your acceptable photo ID or a reasonable impediment certificate with your absentee ballot, the election commissioner or county clerk must contact you no later than the day after the election. To make sure your absentee ballot is counted you must present accepted photographic identification or a reasonable impediment certification to the election commissioner or county clerk on or before the Tuesday after the election.

Absentee ballots that are rejected for reasons other than failure to provide ID cannot be fixed (“cured”) after 8:00 PM CT on Election Day.

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Who can vote in Nebraska?

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Register

Required ID Information

Register to Vote Online

Other Voter Registration Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Register to Vote in Nebraska

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Voting in Person

Voting by Mail

Frequently Asked Questions