Indiana

Yes, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will issue a free state ID card if you indicate that you need it to be able to vote. 

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If you are a registered Indiana voter but do not present an accepted photo ID when voting in person, 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 

You have 10 days after the election to provide your clerk’s office with an accepted form of photo ID or to sign an affirmation that one of Indiana’s exceptions applies to you.

Exceptions include: voters who are indigent, voters who have religious objections to being photographed, and voters who live in a state-licensed facility that serves as their polling place.

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If you do not have an accepted photo ID, you can get a free Indiana state ID card. Check the FAQ above “How can I get a free ID to vote in Indiana?” for more info.

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

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

Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a star if it meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.

• Indiana REAL ID info

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In order to vote absentee in Indiana, you must meet ONE of the following:

• You have a specific, reasonable expectation you will be absent from the county on Election Day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
• You have a disability
• You are at least 65 years of age
• You will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct
• You are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
• You will be confined or will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
• You will be prevented from voting because of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
• You are a participant in the state’s address confidentiality program
• You are a member of the Indiana National Guard deployed or on assignment inside Indiana or a public safety officer
• You are a “serious sex offender” as defined in Indiana code 35-42-4-14(a)
• You are unable to access your polling location due to lack of transportation

If it is determined that your signature on the absentee ballot security envelope affidavit does not correspond to the signature on your absentee ballot application, in the electronic poll book, or any signature yours that is maintained in the statewide voter registration system, not later than the close of business two (2) business days after the signature mismatch determination the county board will:

1. mail a notice by first class United States mail to your registration address;
2. email the notice to you if your email address is available; and
3. call you by telephone to provide notice of the signature mismatch determination, if your telephone number is available;

Your absentee ballot will be counted if it is otherwise valid and you cure the signature mismatch not later than noon, prevailing local time, eight (8) days after election day.

If your absentee ballot is missing your signature on the security envelope affidavit, you can cure this mistake by:

1. signing and delivering an “affidavit of unsigned ballot” in person or by mail, fax, or email so that it is received by the county election board or board of elections and registration not later than noon eight (8) days after election day;or
2. completing and filing an “affidavit of unsigned ballot” with the inspector or other chief election official of the precinct or vote center within the county before the close of the polls on election day.

Your absentee ballot will be counted if the board determines that the signatures match and there are no other challenges that have been made to the ballot.

The same notice procedure described above regarding mismatched signatures applies in cases of a missing signature as well.