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Indiana requires voters to present photo identification (ID) while voting. For photo ID criteria, see below.

HIGHLIGHTS

* Indiana Code § 3-11-8-25.1 says a voter "who desires to vote an official ballot at an election shall provide proof of identification."

* Voters must provide an identification number or a copy of their photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot.

* Voters who do not have ID while voting may cast provisional ballots.

* Voters can obtain a free Indiana state ID card from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Note: This page covers identification requirements for those who are already registered to vote. Documents required for voter registration may differ.

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* Voter ID law in Indiana

The text of Indiana's voter ID law and how it works.

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* Forms of accepted ID in Indiana

The types of identification Indiana residents can use to vote.

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* Provisional ballot rules

How provisional ballots work in Indiana

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* Voter ID laws by state

How voter ID laws work across the United States.

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## Contents

* 1 Voter ID law
* 1.1 Exceptions to voter ID
* 1.2 Voter ID for absentee voting
* 1.3 Voter ID for early voting
* 2 Forms of accepted ID
* 3 Provisional ballot rules
* 3.1 Was your provisional ballot counted?
* 4 Local election officials
* 5 Voter ID laws by state
* 6 Explore election legislation with Ballotpedia
* 7 Footnotes

## Voter ID law[edit]

Indiana's voter ID requirements are outlined in Indiana Code § 3-11-8-25.1. The law states, "Except as provided in subsection (e), a voter who desires to vote an official ballot at an election shall provide proof of identification." To view the full text of the law, click here.

The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot.[1]

These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote.

### Exceptions to voter ID[edit]

Voters casting a ballot at a "precinct polling place, vote center, or satellite office" at a state-licensed care facility do not have to provide proof of identification.[2]

In addition, voters who are indigent or those who have a religious objection to being photographed may cast a provisional ballot and then affirm an exemption at the county election office within 10 days of the election. They may also affirm an exemption when voting absentee-in-person at the county election office.[3]

### Voter ID for absentee voting[edit]

Voters must provide their driver's license number, ID card number or Social Security number when applying for an absentee ballot. A person also can provide a copy of their photo ID to fulfill this requirement.[4]

### Voter ID for early voting[edit]

Indiana requires a photo ID for early voting.[5]

## Forms of accepted ID[edit]

Indiana requires voters to present photo identification at the polls. The following criteria for accepted photo ID was current as of March 2026.[6][7]

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Under Indiana Code 3-5-2.1-84, which defines "proof of identification", your photo ID must meet 4 criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes. It must:

1\. Display your photo

2\. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record. Conform does not mean identical ...

3\. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 5, 2024) NOTE: An ID issued by the US Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or Veterans Administration), the Indiana National Guard, or a Native American Indian tribe or band recognized by the United States government is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that the document has an "Indefinite" expiration date.

4\. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government

In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient.[8]

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To view Indiana state law pertaining to voter identification click here.

An ID issued by an educational institution may not be used as voter identification.[7]

A voter can obtain a free Indiana identification card from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.[9]

## Provisional ballot rules[edit]

Voters in Indiana are given provisional ballots under the following circumstances:[10]

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(1) You lack the requisite photo identification.
(2) Your name appears on the poll list, but you have been challenged as not eligible to vote at the precinct for some other reason sworn to in writing by the person who challenges your eligibility to vote.
(3) An order has been issued by a court extending the hours that the polls must remain open.[8]

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Provisional ballots will be counted no later than 3 p.m., 10 days after election day.[11] County election boards are required to provide a toll-free telephone number or website that indicates whether the provisional ballot was accepted or rejected, according to the Indiana Election Administrator’s Manual.[12]

A provisional ballot is rejected if the provisional voter did not properly execute the affidavit, the voter is not qualified to vote in the precinct, the voter failed to provide photo identification when required to do so, or the provisional voter failed to register at a registration agency during the registration period.[13]

#### Was your provisional ballot counted?[edit]

Indiana voters can visit the state's Voter Portal website to check if and when their provisional ballot was counted.

## Local election officials[edit]

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## Voter ID laws by state[edit]

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Thirty-six states require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these states, 24 require voters to present identification containing a photograph, and 12 accept other forms of identification. The remaining 14 states do not require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day.

Valid forms of identification differ by state. In certain states that require voters to provide identification, there may be exceptions that allow some voters to cast a ballot without providing an ID. To see more about these exceptions, see details by state. Commonly accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, passports, and military identification cards.

In the map below, states that require registered voters to present identification at the polls on Election Day or that require poll workers to request identification from a voter are classified as states requiring identification. Some of these states provide for exceptions to these requirements. See the table below the map for more details. Follow the links provided for additional information about voter identification in each state.

Several states that do not require identification generally require first-time voters to present identification at the polls. The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot.[14]

These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote.

Many states that require identification allow voters to cast provisional ballots if they do not have the required identification. Hover over each state in the map below for more details.

Voter ID laws in the United StatesState| Summary| Details| Exceptions| Provisional ballots for voters without ID?| Source

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Alabama| Photo ID required| Alabama requires voters to present photo ID while voting. Accepted forms of identification include driver's licenses, student ID cards, and military IDs. A voter can obtain a free photo ID from the Alabama Secretary of State, a county registrar's office, or a mobile location, which changes daily. The mobile location schedule can be accessed here.[15][16]| A voter who does not have a valid photo ID is permitted to vote if two election officials identify them as eligible to vote and sign an affidavit attesting to this fact.[17]| Yes| Link
Alaska| Non-photo ID required| Voters in Alaska must present a valid form of identification at the polls. Accepted forms of identification include driver's licenses, hunting or fishing licenses, or a current utility bill or paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government-issued document with the voter's current address.[18]| An election official may waive the voter ID requirement if the official knows the identity of the voter and the person is not a first-time voter who registered without providing identification.[19]| Yes| Link
Arizona| Non-photo ID required| In Arizona, a voter must present some form of identification at the polls. The identification does not necessarily need to include a photo. A voter can either present a photo ID that includes his or her name and registered address, or two forms of non-photo ID that include the voter's name and registered address.| None| Yes| Link
Arkansas| Photo ID required| Arkansas has a photo ID requirement for voting purposes. The identification must include the voter’s name and photograph and must be issued by "the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State of Arkansas."[20]| A voter who resides in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state is not required to provide identification when voting but does need to prove they are a resident.[21]| Yes| Link
California| No ID required| According to the Office of the California Secretary of State, "[i]n most cases, a California voter is not required to show identification to a polling place worker before casting a ballot," except as required by the Help America Vote Act.[22]| No voter ID law| No| Link
Colorado| Non-photo ID required| Colorado voters must provide a valid form of identification if they choose to vote in person. The identification does not have to include a photo. Accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, student ID cards, tribal ID cards, and U.S. passports.| Individuals voting by mail do not need to provide identification.| Yes| Link
Connecticut| Non-photo ID required| Voters in Connecticut must present some form of identification at the polls, though a photo is not required. Acceptable forms of identification include a Social Security card or other ID showing either name and address, name and signature, or name and photo.| A voter who does not present a required ID may sign an affidavit with their name, address, and date of birth, and then election officials may determine that the voter is eligible to vote.[23]| Yes| Link
D.C.| No ID required| D.C. does not require identification from most voters. The District of Columbia Board of Elections requires voters who submitted their voter registration application by mail or online without one of the following documents to present one the first time they vote: a copy of a government-issued photo ID showing name and address, a government-issued document showing name and address, or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck showing name and address issued within the past 90 days.| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
Delaware| Non-photo ID required| All Delaware voters are asked to provide identification at the polls. Valid identification includes a Delaware driver's license or state ID, a signed social security card, or another document that identifies the person by photo or signature. A photo is not required.[24]| Voters who do not present proof of identity can "sign an affidavit of affirmation that the voter is the person listed on the election district record," according to Delaware Code.[25]| No| Link
Florida| Photo ID required| Voters in Florida are required to present photo and signature identification on Election Day. If a voter's photo ID does not display their signature, they will need to supply a second form of identification that does.[26]| None| Yes| Link
Georgia| Photo ID required| Voters in Georgia must present photo ID when voting. Valid forms of ID include driver's licenses, state ID cards, tribal ID cards, United States passports, and voter ID cards issued by county registration offices or the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Voters can obtain a free voter ID card from any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services office.[27]| None| Yes| Link
Hawaii| No ID required| Voters in Hawaii are generally not required to present identification while voting, except for situations where identification is required by the Help America Vote Act.| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
Idaho| Photo ID required| In order to vote in Idaho, voters must present valid photo identification. Valid photo ID includes an Idaho driver's license or photo ID card, a U.S. passport or federal ID card, a tribal photo ID card, or an Idaho license to carry a concealed weapon. Voters can obtain a free voter ID from a county DMV office.[28]| Voters without identification may instead complete an affidavit.| No| Link
Illinois| No ID required| Illinois does not require voters to present identification while voting, except for situations where it is required by the Help America Vote Act.[29]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
Indiana| Photo ID required| Indiana requires voters to present an Indiana or U.S. government-issued photo ID when voting. The ID must either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last general election. If a voter does not have an accepted form of ID, he or she can obtain a free Indiana ID card from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.[30]| Individuals voting at a state-licensed care center do not have to provide ID. Voters who are indigent or who have a religious objection to being photographed may affirm an exemption to the ID requirement.[31]| Yes| Link
Iowa| Non-photo ID required| Iowa requires voters to present identification while voting. Voters who do not have a valid ID can obtain one for free by mail. Accepted forms of identification include an Iowa driver's license, a voter identification card, or a U.S. passport. Voters who do not have one of these IDs may provide a combination of other documents to verify their identity and residence.| If unable to provide an accepted form of ID, voters may instead have another registered voter attest to their identity.[32]| Yes| Link
Kansas| Photo ID required| Voters in Kansas are required to present a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver's license, a concealed carry license, or a military identification document. A photo ID does not need to have an expiration date, but if it does have an expiration date, it must not have expired at the time of voting. If the voter is over the age of 65, he or she can use an expired ID. Voters who do not have a photo ID can obtain one for free through the Division of Vehicles.| Military and overseas voters, those voting in mail ballot elections, voters on the permanent advance voting list, and any voter who objects to having his or her photo taken because of his or her religious beliefs are exempt from providing identification.[33]| Yes| Link
Kentucky| Photo ID required| Voters in Kentucky are required to present identification before voting. Valid forms of identification include photo IDs issued by the United States government, the state of Kentucky, the U.S. military, a local government in Kentucky, or a public or private institute of higher education.[34]| If an election officer is a personal acquaintance of the voter, the voter does not have to produce identification if the officer signs an attestation form.[35]| Yes| Link
Louisiana| Photo ID required| A Louisiana voter must present one of the following forms of identification at the polls: a driver's license, a Louisiana special ID, or another generally recognized photo ID that contains the voter's name and signature. Registered voters can bring their voter information card to the Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a free Louisiana special identification card.[36]| Voters who do not have accepted ID may vote by completing a voter identification affidavit. By law, voters who sign an affidavit may be challenged.[37]| No| Link
Maine| No ID required| A voter in Maine does not have to present identification at the polls unless they are required to do so by the Help America Vote Act or are registering to vote on Election Day.[38]| No voter ID law| No| Link
Maryland| No ID required| Most voters in Maryland do not have to present identification on Election Day. Only voters affected by the Help America Vote Act, voters whose identities are challenged, and voters registering or changing their address during early voting are required to present identification at the polls on Election Day in Maryland.[39]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
Massachusetts| No ID required| Most voters in Massachusetts are not required to present identification at the polls. However, voters affected by the Help America Vote Act, inactive voters, voters casting provisional ballots, and voters who are asked by a poll worker to provide ID due to reasonable suspicion are required to do so. Valid forms of identification include both photo and non-photo identification.[40]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
Michigan| Photo ID required| Each voter in Michigan is asked to present photo identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, personal identification card, U.S. passport, or photo ID from an educational institution.[41]| A voter who does not have an acceptable form of identification can cast a ballot by signing an affidavit.[42]| Yes| Link
Minnesota| No ID required| Identification is not required of already-registered voters in Minnesota. If a voter is impacted by the Help America Vote Act, is registering to vote at the polls, or has not voted in four years or more, proof of residence is required.[43]| No voter ID law| No| Link
Mississippi| Photo ID required| Mississippi voters are required to present photo identification in order to vote in person. Accepted forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, or photo ID issued by a branch or department of the state. Voters can obtain a Mississippi Voter Identification Card for free at any circuit clerk’s office in the state.| Voters who have a religious objection to being photographed may vote a provisional ballot and sign a separate affidavit after the election. Voters who reside and vote at a state-licensed care facility do not need to show ID.[44]| Yes| Link
Missouri| Photo ID required| Missouri requires voters to present photo identification while voting. Accepted forms of identification include a current Missouri driver's license or non-driver's license, a current military ID, a current U.S. passport, and "another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri." Voters can obtain a free ID by filling out this form.| None| Yes| Link
Montana| Photo ID required| A voter in Montana is required to present photo identification when appearing to vote. Accepted forms of identification include a valid driver's license, a U.S. passport, a Montana concealed-carry permit, or student photo identification card issued by the Montana university system or a school that is a member of the national association of intercollegiate athletics[45]| None| Yes| Link
Nebraska| Photo ID required| Nebraska requires voters to present photo identification while voting. Acceptable forms of identification include a Nebraska driver's license, Nebraska state ID, military ID, tribal ID, U.S. passport, and ID issued by a university or local government. Voters can obtain free state ID cards for voting through the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.| Voters may complete a reasonable impediment certification if they have a religious objection to being photographed or are unable to obtain an ID due to a disability or illness or a lack of required documentation.[46]| Yes| Link
Nevada| No ID required| Nevada does not require voters to present identification while voting unless it is mandated by the Help America Vote Act.[47]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
New Hampshire| Photo ID required| Voters in New Hampshire must present photo identification at the polls. Accepted forms of ID include a driver's license issued by any state, a valid student ID from a university in the state, and a U.S. passport.[48]| A moderator or other election official of a town, ward or city can review the voter's qualifications and try to determine if their identity can be verified.[49]| No| Link
New Jersey| No ID required| New Jersey does not generally require voters to present identification, except in situations where it is mandated by the Help America Vote Act[50]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
New Mexico| No ID required| New Mexico does not generally require identification to vote, except when it is required by the Help America Vote Act. Some municipalities require identification when voting in local elections.[51]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
New York| No ID required| New York does not generally require identification to vote, except in situations where it is required by the Help America Vote Act[52][53]| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
North Carolina| Photo ID required| North Carolina requires voters to present photo identification while voting. Accepted forms of identification include a North Carolina driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, student ID, military or veterans ID card, and tribal enrollment card. Voters may obtain a free ID from their county board of elections or the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.| Individuals with a reasonable impediment to showing photo ID, a religious objection to being photographed, or who were victims of a declared natural disaster may fill out an exception form instead of providing identification.[54]| Yes| Link
North Dakota| Non-photo ID required| North Dakota requires voters to present identification while voting. Identification must include the voter’s name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. If a voter does not have a form of identification that includes his or her current North Dakota residential address or date of birth, the voter can present accepted supplemental documents.| An absentee voter without an acceptable form of ID may use an attester. The attester must provide their name and ID number and sign the absentee ballot application.[55]| Yes| Link
Ohio| Photo ID required| Ohio law requires voters to provide photo identification. Acceptable forms of identification include an Ohio driver's license, an ID card, a U.S. passport, or a U.S. military ID card. Voters can obtain a free state ID card from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.[56]| Voters who do not have a photo ID because of a religious objection to being photographed must fill out a provisional ballot and complete an affidavit of religious objection instead of providing ID.[57]| Yes| Link
Oklahoma| Non-photo ID required| Oklahoma requires voters to present identification while voting. Valid forms of identification include government-issued photo IDs and county election board voter identification cards (which do not include photographs) that include their name, photo, and an expiration date after the election date.| None| Yes| Link
Oregon| No ID required| Oregon is an all-mail voting state. When registering to vote, voters must provide their driver's license number or state ID card number. If voters are unable to provide this information, they can provide a copy of another form of acceptable identification that shows their name and current address. Examples of an acceptable form of identification include a valid photo ID, paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or government document.| No voter ID law| No| Link
Pennsylvania| No ID required| Pennsylvania does not require voters to present identification while voting unless it is required by the Help America Vote Act.| No voter ID law| Yes| Link
Rhode Island| Photo ID required| Photo identification is required at the polls in Rhode Island. Accepted IDs include a Rhode Island driver's license or permit, a U.S. passport, cards issued by any federally recognized tribal government, and cards issued by U.S. educational institutions. Voters without a photo ID can obtain one for free from the Rhode Island Department of State.[58]| None| Yes| Link
South Carolina| Photo ID required|  | Voters who have a reasonable impediment to obtaining a photo ID may bring their non-photo voter registration card to the polling place, fill out an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. The ballot will count unless there is proof the person is lying about their identity or their impediment.[59]| No| Link
South Dakota| Photo ID required| All voters in South Dakota must present photo identification at the polls. Approved forms of photo identification include the following: South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID card, U.S. government photo ID, U.S. military ID, student photo ID from a South Dakota high school or accredited institution of higher education, or tribal photo ID.[60]| Voters without a photo ID can sign a personal identification affidavit under penalty of perjury.[61]| Yes| Link
Tennessee| Photo ID required|  | Individuals who live and vote at a licensed nursing home or assisted living center, and voters who are hospitalized, indigent, or who have a religious objection to being photographed are exempt from the photo ID requirement.| Yes| Link
Texas| Photo ID required| Texas requires voters to present a form of photo identification at the polls. Accepted forms of identification include a Texas driver's license or personal identification card, a state handgun license, or a U.S. military ID. Voters who do not have a photo ID can obtain a Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) at any Texas driver’s license office.| Voters may fill out a reasonable impediment declaration and present a non-photo ID. Voters who have a religious objection to being photographed and victims of a declared natural disaster may vote a provisional ballot and fill out an affidavit swearing to the exemption after the election.[63][64]| Yes| Link
Utah| Non-photo ID required| For elections occurring before Jan. 1, 2029, Utah is an all-mail voting state that offers vote centers for voters who choose to vote in person. A voter who wishes to vote in person must present some form of identification at the polls. The identification does not necessarily need to include a photo. A voter can either present a photo ID that includes his or her name and registered address; a tribal identification card, Bureau of Indian Affairs card, or tribal treaty card; or two forms of non-photo ID that include the voter's name and provide evidence that the voter resides in the voting precinct.[65]| None| Yes| Link
Vermont| No ID required| Vermont does not generally require identification to vote, except in situations where it is required by the Help America Vote Act.[66]| No voter ID law| No| Link
Virginia| Non-photo ID required| Voters in Virginia must present non-photo identification at the polls. Valid identification includes voter registration confirmation documents, a valid Virginia driver's license, a valid United States passport, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.| Voters who do not show an accepted form of identification may vote a regular ballot if they sign a statement affirming their identity.[67]| Yes| Link
Washington| Non-photo ID required| Washington is an all-mail voting state and does not require voters to present photo identification (ID). Voters may choose to vote in person at a local voting center. According to state law, “The county auditor shall require any person desiring to vote at a voting center to either sign a ballot declaration or provide identification.”| Individuals casting a ballot at a voting center can sign a ballot declaration instead of providing identification.[68]| Yes| Link
West Virginia| Photo ID required| West Virginia requires voters to present photo identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include government-issued IDs, student identification cards that include a photograph and are issued by a high school or institution of higher education in the state, military identifications that contain a photograph, and voter registration cards that include a photograph. Voters over the age of 65 may present an expired ID that is otherwise valid.[69][70][71]| Residents who live and vote at a licensed state care facility do not have to provide identification. If a voter does not have identification, an adult who has known the person for at least six months may provide a signed, sworn statement verifying the voter's identity.[72]| Yes| Link
Wisconsin| Photo ID required| Voters in Wisconsin are required to present photo identification at the polls. Accepted forms include Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued driver's licenses, identification cards, and receipts, as well as military IDs and U.S. passports. Voters can obtain a free Wisconsin State ID Card at a Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles office.[73]| Confidential electors do not have to provide ID. Active military and permanent overseas voters do not have to provide a photo ID when voting by absentee ballot. Indefinitely confined voters and voters in special care facilities can provide a witness signature on the absentee ballot envelope instead of showing ID.[74]| Yes| Link
Wyoming| Non-photo ID required| Wyoming requires voters to present identification at the polls. Generally, voters are required to present a photo ID, but there are two exceptions to that requirement—Medicare or Medicaid cards—that expire in 2029. Voters without ID can obtain a free Wyoming identification card from their local Driver Services office.[75]| None| Yes| Link

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Congress, "H.R.3295 - Help America Vote Act of 2002," accessed September 30, 2025
2. ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "Indiana Code § 3-11-8-25.1," accessed October 6, 2025
3. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Exemptions," accessed October 6, 2025
4. ↑ Justia, "IN Code § 3-11-4-2 (2024)," accessed October 6, 2025
5. ↑ Justia, "IN Code § 3-11-10-26 (2024)," accessed October 6, 2025
6. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Photo ID Law," accessed March 11, 2026
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Indiana General Assembly, "2025 Session, Senate Bill 10," accessed March 11, 2026
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
9. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Obtaining a Photo ID," accessed March 11, 2026
10. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Provisional Ballots," accessed March 11, 2026
11. ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-1," accessed March 11, 2026
12. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Election Administrator’s Manual," accessed March 11, 2026
13. ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-3," accessed March 11, 2026
14. ↑ Congress, "H.R.3295 - Help America Vote Act of 2002," accessed September 30, 2025
15. ↑ AL.com, "Alabama photo voter ID law to be used in 2014, state officials say," June 25, 2013
16. ↑ Alabama Secretary of State Website, "Alabama Photo Voter Identification," accessed October 9, 2025
17. ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Photo Voter ID," accessed October 14, 2025
18. ↑ Alaska State Legislature, "Alaska Statutes 2018 Sec. 15.15.225 Voter identification at polls," accessed October 9, 2025
19. ↑ Alaska Legislature, "Sec. 15.15.225," accessed October 14, 2025
20. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Voter Registration Information," accessed October 9, 2025
21. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Voter Registration Information," accessed October 14, 2025
22. ↑ California Secretary of State, "What to Bring to Your Polling Place," accessed October 9, 2025
23. ↑ General Statutes of Connecticut, "Sections 9-261," accessed October 14, 2025
24. ↑ Delaware.gov, "Voting in Delaware," accessed October 9, 2025
25. ↑ Delaware Code, "Title 15, Chapter 49 Conduct of Elections § 4937 Voting procedure." accessed October 14, 2025
26. ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Election Day Voting," accessed October 9 2025
27. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Voter Identification Requirements," accessed October 9, 2025
28. ↑ Idaho Secretary of State's Office - Vote Idaho, "Guide to Voting in Person," accessed October 9, 2025
29. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Illinois Voter Information," October 9, 2025
30. ↑ Indiana Election Division, "Photo ID Law," accessed March 11, 2026
31. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Exemptions," accessed October 14, 2025
32. ↑ Iowa Legislature, "Iowa Code §49.78," accessed October 6, 2025
33. ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Photo ID," accessed October 14, 2025
34. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Election Day Information," accessed October 9, 2025
35. ↑ Kentucky Legislature, "117.228 Procedure for casting ballot if voter is unable to provide proof of iidentification," accessed October 14, 2025
36. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "FAQ: Voting on Election Day," accessed October 9, 2025
37. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "LOUISIANA VOTERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS AND VOTING INFORMATION," accessed October 14, 2025
38. ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Your Right to Vote in Maine," accessed October 9, 2025
39. ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "General Requirements of the Act," accessed October 9, 2025
40. ↑ Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "Identification Requirements," accessed December 6, 2025
41. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Notice to Voters: Voter ID," accessed December 9, 2025
42. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION," accessed October 14, 2025
43. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Do I Need to Bring ID?" accessed October 7, 2025
44. ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "ARE THERE EXEMPTIONS TO THE MS VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS?" accessed October 14, 2025
45. ↑ Montana Code Annotated 2023, "§ 13-13-114. Voter Identification And Marking Precinct Register Book Before Elector Votes -- Provisional Voting" accessed October 9, 2025
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47. ↑ Nevada Legislatures, "Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.277," accessed October 9, 2025
48. ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Voter ID Law," accessed December 10, 2025
49. ↑ Justia, "NH Rev Stat § 659:13 (2024)," accessed October 7, 2025
50. ↑ Fairfield Township, "FAQs," accessed December 10, 2025
51. ↑ [https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voting-faqs/voting/ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Voting," accessed March 13, 2026
52. ↑ FindLaw, "New York Consolidated Laws, Election Law - ELN § 5-210. Registration and enrollment and change of enrollment upon application," accessed December 12, 2025
53. ↑ FindLaw, "New York Consolidated Laws, Election Law - ELN § 8-302. Voting; verification of registration," accessed December 12, 2025
54. ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Voter ID," accessed October 14, 2025
55. ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "ID requirements for voting," accessed October 14, 2025
56. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Identification Requirements," accessed December 19, 2025
57. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Identification Requirements," accessed October 14, 2025
58. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Vote on Election Day," accessed October 9, 2025
59. ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "ID Requirements for Voting," accessed October 14, 2025
60. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "General Voting Information," accessed October 9, 2025
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62. ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "What ID is required when voting?" accessed October 9, 2025
63. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Reasonable Impediment Declaration," accessed October 14, 2025
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65. ↑ Utah State Legislature, "Utah Code 20A-1-102," accessed April 1, 2026
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67. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Do I need an ID to vote?" accessed October 14, 2025
68. ↑ Washington State Legislature, "RCW 29A.40.160," accessed October 16, 2025
69. ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "House Bill 3016 (2025)," accessed October 9, 2025
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71. ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Elections, Be Registered and Ready" accessed October 9, 2025
72. ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Be Registered and Ready," accessed October 14, 2025
73. ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Acceptable Photo IDs," accessed January 5, 2026
74. ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Acceptable Photo IDs," accessed October 14, 2025
75. ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "HB0075 - Voter identification," accessed March 616, 2026

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