Many states now require Voter ID at the polls in order to vote. Find out your state's ID requirements so you know what to bring with you to cast your ballot.
Voter ID
in Iowa
Do all voters need ID?
Yes
ID required for first time voters?
Yes
ID required when voting absentee?
No
Acceptable ID Types for Iowa
Registered voters in Iowa must show one of the following at the polls:
- Iowa driver’s license
- Iowa non-driver ID card
- U.S. passport
- U.S. military ID
- Tribal ID
- Veteran's ID
- Voter ID card
What happens when you go to vote without an ID
If the voter has no acceptable form of ID, another registered voter in the precinct is allowed to attest to the voter's identity or voter may prove identity and residence using Election Day registration documents or cast a provisional ballot and provide ID by Monday following the election.
Trans and Non-Binary Voters
Click here for state specific information for updating your ID and voter registration.
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