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Minnesota does not require ID to vote. You must verify your identity when you register to vote.

1 Voter Registration

Minnesota Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Minnesota.

You are eligible to vote in Minnesota if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • You are a citizen of the United States.
  • You a resident of Minnesota.
  • You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

Minnesota Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

  • You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID card number if you have one.
  • If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
  • If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

You can use one of the following:

  • Unexpired photo ID (driver’s license, state ID card, passport, etc.)
  • Current utility bill, bank statement, or government document

You do not need to show ID when you vote in Minnesota

If you didn’t verify your identity when you registered, you need to provide ID the first time you vote for President or Congress.

Your ID must include your name and the address at which you are registered to vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register to vote in Minnesota 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 Minnesota use Restore Your Vote.

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

Can I register to vote in Minnesota if I attend college in Minnesota?
College students are allowed to vote using their Minnesota school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Minnesota if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.