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 New York
Do all voters need ID?
No
ID required for first time voters?
No
ID required when voting absentee?
No
Acceptable ID Types for New York
New York voters are not required to show ID at the polls or by mail.
First time voters who did not provide their DL number or SSN when registering to vote will need to provide one of the following forms of identification when voting;
In Person: Photo ID or proof of residence
By Mail: Copy of photo ID or proof of residence
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
“Non-photo” IDs that have name and address
- Utility Bill
- Bank Statement
- Government check
- Government Paycheck
- Document Issued by a governmental agency
What happens when you go to vote without an ID
You will be able to cast a normal ballot alongside all other voters.
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.)
