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 Vermont
Do all voters need ID?
No
ID required for first time voters?
No
ID required when voting absentee?
No
Acceptable ID Types for Vermont
Voters in Vermont do not need to show ID at the polls to vote, except for some first time voters who did not include required ID information on their voter registration form. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Photo ID
- A copy of a current utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, or any government document/check that displays name and address
- A copy of a current bank statement
- A copy of any government document that shows the current name and address of the voter
- Student ID is accepted
Voter ID Details
If voting by mail, the voter does not need to submit ID with their application or their ballot, but their signature on the ballot will be compared to signature on file from voter registration form.
What happens when you go to vote without an ID
You do not need an ID to vote in Vermont.
Trans and Non-Binary Voters
Click here for state specific information for updating your ID and voter registration.
More Questions? Get Chat Help
Visit our friends at VoteRiders for detailed state specific information. (Note: this link will take you to the VoteRiders chatbot on Facebook Messenger.)
