Wyoming
1 Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
Wyoming requires ID to vote in person. Your ID does not need to show your current address.
You can show:
- Driver’s license or ID card issued by any state or outlying US possession
- US passport (must be unexpired)
- Military identification
- Tribal identification issued by a federally recognized Tribe
- Photo ID issued by the University of Wyoming, a community college, or a public school in the state
- Medicare or Medicaid card (must be unexpired)
- Wyoming concealed carry permit
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Wyoming?
If you vote in person and don’t present accepted identification, you have to cast a provisional ballot. Learn more here!
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Wyoming?
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Wyoming?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Wyoming.
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.
Wyoming only issues REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state ID cards. If you need to renew your Wyoming license or ID (or apply for a new one), you must go through the REAL ID process. Visit the WYDOT website to learn more.
Voting by Mail
Mail and online absentee ballot requests do not require an ID.
If you request an absentee ballot in person at your county clerk’s office, you will need to present ID.
You can use the following IDs:
- Driver’s license or ID issued by any state or outlying US possession
- US passport (must be unexpired)
- Military identification
- Tribal identification issued by a federally recognized Tribe
- Photo ID issued by the University of Wyoming, a community college, or a public school in the state
- Medicare or Medicaid card (must be unexpired)
- Wyoming concealed carry permit
Requesting an Absentee Ballot
You don’t have to include any ID with your completed ballot. Don’t forget to sign the ballot envelope!
2 Register
Wyoming Voter Registration Requirements
You must register before you can vote in Wyoming.
You are eligible to vote in Wyoming if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You have been a resident of Wyoming for at least 30 days before Election Day
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Wyoming if:
- You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.
- You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law.
Proof of Citizenship and Residency
Proof of Citizenship
You can use one of these documents:
- Wyoming driver’s license or state ID card
- Tribal identification issued by the Eastern Shoshone Tribe or the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Indian Reservation, or any other federally recognized Tribe
- REAL ID issued by another state
- US passport
- Birth certificate issued in the US (certified copy)
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
- US military draft record or Selective Service card
- Consular report of birth abroad
Proof of Residency for Wyoming Voter Registration
Wyoming requires proof that you have lived in the state for at least 30 days before the election.
You can meet this requirement by showing one form of ID and one document with your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming allows you to register and vote at your polling place on Election Day and at your local elections office during the absentee voting period.
You must provide proof of identity, residency, and citizenship to cast a regular ballot.
Can I register to vote in Wyoming 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 Wyoming, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Wyoming if I attend college in Wyoming ?
College students are allowed to vote using their Wyoming school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Wyoming if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
A student ID issued by a Wyoming university, community college, or public school can be used as proof identity and residency (with other documents) when registering to vote.
You can use your student ID to vote if it meets Wyoming’s voter ID requirements.
Register to Vote in Wyoming
Submit the form below to register in Wyoming.
Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
3 Vote
Voting in Person
You must show an ID to vote in Wyoming.
If you are a registered Wyoming voter but do not present an accepted photo ID, 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
Appear in person at your county clerk’s office and present an accepted form of ID before “close of business” the day after the election.
Voting by Mail
Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot in Wyoming. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.
Requesting an Absentee Ballot
You have to apply to receive an absentee ballot. You can request your ballot online, by mail, email, over the phone, or in person at your county clerk’s office.
You must show an accepted form of ID when requesting your ballot in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I track my Wyoming absentee ballot?
Contact your county clerk to check your ballot’s status.
Can I fix my Wyoming absentee ballot if it is rejected?
Wyoming does not have a mandated process for fixing (“curing”) absentee ballots.
Your county clerk may contact you to correct a clerical error (like a missing signature) before the end of Election Day. This is at their discretion.
