Oklahoma

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Oklahoma asks for photo ID to vote in person and an ID number to vote by mail.

1 Check ID Rules

Voting in Person

Oklahoma requests photo ID to vote in person. Vote and sign a provisional ballot if you don’t have an accepted ID.

Accepted IDs

You can show photo ID issued by:
Must be unexpired or have no expiration date

  • Oklahoma or US government
  • Federally recognized Native American nation or tribe
  • US Military

Or you can show:

  • Voter ID card issued by county board of election

 

Voting by Mail

Any registered Oklahoma voter can vote absentee. No excuse is necessary.

For “standard” absentee ballots: the affidavit must be notarized.

For voters who have requested “physically incapacitated” absentee ballots: their signature must be witnessed by two people.

 


Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Oklahoma?

Registered Oklahoma Voters must show ID at the polls to vote.If you are a registered voter but do not present a valid ID at the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot.

In order for your ballot to be counted, you must sign an affidavit with your:

  • name
  • residence address
  • date of birth
  • either your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your security number.

All of this information must match your voter registration record in order for your ballot to be counted.

Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Oklahoma?
You may show your REAL ID on your mobile or other electronic device. Otherwise, you must provide a physical version of an acceptable ID.