Delaware
1 Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
Delaware requests ID to vote in person. You can vote without an ID if you sign a form confirming your identity.
Accepted IDs
You can show:
Must be unexpired
- Delaware driver’s license
- Delaware state ID card
- US Passport
- Signed polling place card
- Signed Social Security card
- Signed vehicle registration
- Signed credit card with photo
- Other proof of identity with photo or signature
Voting by Mail
Absentee ballots in Delaware are only for some voters.
Reasons you can vote by absentee ballot include:
- Being away from your election district due to travel, military service, or your job
- Physical disability or illness
Check the FAQ “Who can vote absentee in Delaware?” below for the full list of reasons accepted by the state.
Delaware does not require ID to vote by absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Delaware?
If your name is on your polling place’s list of registered voters, you vote a regular ballot if you complete and sign a form (called an “Affirmation of Voter Identity”).
If your name is not listed, you will be asked to sign a form affirming you are registered voter. You will then be issued a provisional ballot that allows you to vote for any federal electionsL
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Delaware?
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Delaware?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Delaware.
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.
Applying for a REAL ID requires you to appear in person with a variety of documents to prove your identity.
Visit the Delaware DMV website to find out exactly what is required to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID card.
