Voter ID
in Virginia

Acceptable ID Types for Virginia

Virginia voters are required to show photo ID at the polls. Valid forms of identification include;

• Virginia voter registration card
• United States passport
• Virginia-driver’s license or DMV issued photo ID
• Military ID
• Tribal ID
• Student ID with a photo, issued at a high school or post-secondary school in VA
• Other US or Virginia government issued ID
• Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID (if issued by a tribe in Virginia)

A full list of acceptable forms of identification can be found here.

Voter ID & Voting By Mail

All voters are required to provide ID when voting by mail.

ID is required with application to vote by mail.

The last 4 digits of your social security number are required identification when applying to vote by absentee ballot. You do not need to submit a copy of your photo ID when voting by mail in a state election. In federal elections, first time mail voters do have to submit a copy of their ID. 

What happens when you go to vote without an ID

A voter who does not bring an acceptable ID to the polls will be offered a provisional ballot. They will then be able to sign an ID confirmation statement or provide a copy of their ID to their local electoral board no later than the Friday following Election Day. More info can be found here.

Trans and Non-Binary Voters

Click here for state specific information for updating your ID and voter registration.