Wyoming requires ID to vote in person. You need to provide ID if you request an absentee ballot in person. Check below for your options!
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Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
Wyoming requires ID to vote in person. Your ID does not need to show your current address.
You can show:
Driver’s license or ID card issued by any state or outlying US possession
US passport (must be unexpired)
Military identification
Tribal identification issued by a federally recognized Tribe
Photo ID issued by the University of Wyoming, a community college, or a public school in the state
Medicare or Medicaid card (must be unexpired)
Wyoming concealed carry permit
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Wyoming?
If you vote in person and don’t present accepted identification, you have to cast a provisional ballot. Learn more here!
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Wyoming?
Yes, you can use your Wyoming digital driver’s license to vote.
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Wyoming?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Wyoming.
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.
When you register to vote in Wyoming, you have to provide documents proving each of the following:
Identity (jump link to section)
US citizenship
Wyoming Residency
Some documents might work for more than one category (e.g. Wyoming driver’s license or state ID card, US passport, etc.).
Proof of Identity for Wyoming Voter Registration
Proof of Citizenship for Wyoming Voter Registration
You can use one of these documents
Wyoming driver’s license or state ID card*
Tribal identification issued by the Eastern Shoshone Tribe or the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Indian Reservation, or any other federally recognized Tribe*
“REAL ID” issued by another state*
US passport
Birth certificate issued in the US (certified copy)
Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
US military draft record or Selective Service card
Consular report of birth abroad
*Note: These forms of ID cannot state that you are not a US citizen.
Proof of Residency for Wyoming Voter Registration
Wyoming requires proof that you have lived in the state for at least 30 days before the election.
You can meet this requirement by showing one form of ID andone document with your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming allows you to register and vote at your polling place on Election Day and at your local elections office during the absentee voting period.
You must provide proof of identity, residency, and citizenship to cast a regular ballot.
Can I register to vote in Wyoming 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 to vote in Wyoming, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Wyoming if I attend college in Wyoming ?
College students are allowed to vote using their Wyoming school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Wyoming if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
A student ID issued by a Wyoming university, community college, or public school can be used as proof identity and residency (with other documents) when registering to vote.
If you are a registered Wyoming voter but do not present an accepted photo ID, you have to cast a provisional ballot.
Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not rejected at the polls. You need to take extra steps for your vote to count!
How to Make a Provisional Ballot Count
Appear in person at your county clerk’s office and present an accepted form of ID before “close of business” the day after the election.
Voting by Mail
Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot in Wyoming. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.
Requesting an Absentee Ballot
You have to apply to receive an absentee ballot. You can request your ballot online, by mail, email, over the phone, or in person at your county clerk’s office.
You must show an accepted form of ID when requesting your ballot in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I track my Wyoming absentee ballot?
Contact your county clerk to check your ballot’s status.
Can I fix my Wyoming absentee ballot if it is rejected?
Wyoming does not have a mandated process for fixing (“curing”) absentee ballots.
Your county clerk may contact you to correct a clerical error (like a missing signature) before the end of Election Day. This is at their discretion.
