District of Columbia

You may register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day during any early voting period at an Early Voting Center, or at your local polling place but only on Election Day.

You must show proof of residence, which may include one of the following:

• A copy of a current government-issued photo identification
• A utility bill for water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, telephone, or cellular phone service*
• A savings, checking, credit, or money market account statement from a bank or credit union*
• A paycheck, stub, or earning statement that includes the employer’s name, address, and telephone number*
• A government-issued document or check from a federal or District agency, other than the Board of Elections*
• A current residential lease or rental agreement
• An occupancy statement from a District homeless shelter*
• A tuition or housing bill from a District of Columbia college or university issued for the current academic or housing term.

*issued no earlier than 90 days before the election

• The pollbook indicates you must show identification because the DMV-issued number or the last four digits of the Social Security Number you provided on your registration application could not be verified and you did not show ID before voting.
• You have two days following the election to show your ID to the Elections Board.
• Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • A copy of a current and valid government-issued photo identification
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck (dated no earlier than 90 days before the date when you mail your application or, if you do not submit proof by mail or online, 90 days before the date you vote)
  • Any other government-issued document

[source – https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Casting-Your-Vote/Special-Ballot-Voting]

Yes, so long as it shows your residence address. Note that the only time you must provide ID is if the pollbook shows you need to do so to complete your voter registration (see the FAQ: WHAT HAPPENS IF I VOTE A SPECIAL BALLOT?) or to update your address. You are not required to provide proof of residence in order to update your name.

If there is an issue with your signature within the Voter’s Oath box on the back of the Return Ballot Envelope, a member of the D.C. Board of Elections will notify you of the issue and provide an opportunity to resubmit your signature via mail so long as there is time to reissue the mail-in ballot prior to Election Day.