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 North Dakota
Do all voters need ID?
Yes
ID required for first time voters?
Yes
ID required when voting absentee?
Yes
Acceptable ID Types for North Dakota
Voters in North Dakota must present ID at the polls. The following forms of ID are acceptable:
- Current and in-state driver's license or non-driver's ID card
- Tribal government issued ID
- Long-term care certificate (provided by ND facility)
Voter ID & Voting By Mail
First time voters must submit ID when voting by mail.
ID is required with completed mail-in ballot.
If you are voting in person you must have a valid ID. Info here on what qualifies. When you submit an application to vote by mail, you must include your ID number or proof of residence. If a you are applying to vote by mail, you must provide
- The ID number from one of the valid forms of ID If the document does not include the voter's legal name, current address in ND, and date of birth, the individual can supplement any missing or outdated voter information with: a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or document/check issued by a federal, state, or local government
- For a uniformed service member/immediate family member, or a North Dakota resident temporarily living away from their North Dakota residence: a current military ID, or Passport
- If the voter lives in a long-term care facility: a long-term care certificate is prescribed by the secretary of state and issued by a long-term care facility in ND.
- A voter with a disability that prevents them from traveling must submit the signature of another qualified North Dakota elector who certifies the applicant is a qualified elector in that precinct
What happens when you go to vote without an ID
If an individual is not able to show a valid form of identification but asserts qualifications as an elector, the individual may mark a ballot that will be securely set aside. When the individual provides valid identification to the proper election official prior to the meeting of the canvassing board, the set-aside ballot will be presented to the canvassing board for proper inclusion in the tally.
Trans and Non-Binary Voters
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