Utah
1 Check ID Rules
Voting by Mail
After your first election, you do not need to provide ID to vote by mail in Utah.
First-Time Utah Voters
If you:
- Are voting in your first Utah election
- Did not provide ID when you registered
You must provide a copy of your Utah driver’s license or state ID card with your completed ballot. These IDs must be unexpired.
Note: Utah voters will be required to provide ID numbers on their ballot beginning in 2029. Some counties have begun requesting this information, but it is not yet required.
Voting in Person
Utah requires ID when you vote in person.
If you are already registered to vote, you can show one unexpired form of photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID that combine to prove your name and current address.
If you are voting on a provisional ballot, you will need to show two forms of accepted ID: one that confirms identity and one that shows proof of residence at your Utah address.
Accepted IDs
Show one form of Photo ID:
Must be unexpired
- Utah driver’s license
- Utah state ID card
- ID issued by Utah or US government
- US passport or passport card
- Military identification
- Utah concealed weapon permit
- Tribal ID (accepted with or without photo)
Show two forms of non-photo ID that combine to prove your name and current address:
- Social security card
- Certified US birth certificate
- Certified US naturalization document
- Paycheck
- Medicaid, Medicare, or EBT card
- Certified copy of court records for adoption or name change
- Government check issued by Utah or US government
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Tribal Treaty card
Must be unexpired
- ID issued by Utah local government
- ID issued by Utah higher education institution
- Utah vehicle registration
- ID issued by employer
- Utah hunting or fishing license
- License issued by authorized US agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Utah?
Utah voters who can’t present an accepted photo ID at the polls have to cast a provisional ballot. You must take extra steps for your ballot to count. Learn more here.
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Utah?
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Utah?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Utah.
REAL ID is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Your ID will show a star if it meets REAL ID standards.
Utah only issues REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state IDs.
Visit the Utah DMV website to find out exactly what is required to get a driver’s license or state ID card.
2 Register
Voter Registration in Utah
You must register before you can vote in Utah.
You are eligible to vote in Utah if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You a resident of Utah for at least 30 days.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Utah if:
- You are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.
When you register to vote, you will be asked to provide your Utah driver’s license number or state ID card number.
You may provide your Social Security number if you do not have one of these numbers. Voters without a Social Security number are asked to give their place of birth or the place and date of their naturalization.
Election officials will match your information to state records to confirm residency. If they can’t do so or need more information, you may be contacted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Utah?
Yes, Utah allows you to register and vote in person during early voting and at your polling place on Election Day.
You also need to show an accepted ID and a document to prove residency.
Can I register to vote in Utah if I have been convicted of a crime?
Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.
To check your eligibility to register to vote in Utah, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Utah if I attend college in Utah?
College students are allowed to vote using their Utah school residence address. You can decide whether to register in your home state or in Utah if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
Register to Vote in Utah
Submit the form below to register in Utah.
Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
3 Vote
Voting by Mail
Utah automatically sends mail ballots to all registered voters. There is no need to request your ballot and no excuse is required to vote by mail.
Most voters do not need to provide ID with their mail ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fix my Utah mail ballot if it is rejected?
If your ballot is defective, the county clerk must notify you within 1-2 business days if rejected before Election Day or within seven days if rejected on or after Election Day.
For your ballot to count, you must cure the defect three days before the official canvass begins, which is typically 7-14 days after Election Day
Voting in Person
If you are a Utah voter but do not present an accepted photo ID when voting in person, you have to cast a provisional ballot.
Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not rejected at the polls. You need to take extra steps for your vote to count!
How to Make a Provisional Ballot Count
In order for your ballot to count, you must present an acceptable form of ID to the county clerk or an election officer by the close of business on the Monday after the election.
