Voter ID
in Illinois

Acceptable ID Types for Illinois

Illinois voters are NOT required to show ID at the polls, except for some first-time voters. Valid forms of identification include;

Photo IDs that have photograph and name:

• Driver's license or state issued ID card
• Passport
• Employee ID card
• Credit or Debit card
• Military ID
• Student ID
• Health Club ID
• Insurance Plan ID card
• Public Housing ID card
• ID card provided by a commercial establishment

Non-photo IDs that have name and address:

• Utility Bill
• Bank Statement
• Government check
• Government Paycheck
• Document Issued by a governmental agency

Voter ID Details

Voters in Illinois do not need to show ID, with the exception of first time voters who did not complete their voter registration form by including their ID number or last four of their social security number. If this is your first time voting and you registered to vote by mail, you will need to provide identification. We recommend a photo ID with your current address, an official piece of mail with your current address or any of the other valid IDs listed above.

Voter ID & Voting By Mail

First time voters must submit ID when voting by mail.

ID is required with completed mail-in ballot.

If voting-by-mail, ID is still not required but signature must match the signature on the voter registration form.

What happens when you go to vote without an ID

You will be able to vote a regular ballot.

Trans and Non-Binary Voters

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