Voters in Idaho need to show photo ID to confirm their identity when they vote in person.
If you don’t have an acceptable photo ID, there may be other ways you can confirm your identity.
Most voters do not need a copy of their ID to vote by mail.
These voter ID rules are in addition to the requirements for proving your identity and residency when you register to vote. Learn more ➔
Is out-of-state ID accepted?
No!
You cannot use an ID issued by another state
Is student ID accepted?
Yes!
Student ID will no longer be accepted after 01/01/24
Is an expired ID accepted?
Sometimes!
See the list below for more details
ACCEPTABLE PHOTO ID
You can use the following photo IDs:
Registered Idaho voters must show a photo ID to vote at the polls.
If you are a registered voter and do not bring an acceptable ID to the polling place, you may sign a sworn statement and vote a regular ballot.
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help securing ID.
You do not need a Star Card to vote in Idaho.
A Star Card is a state-issued ID that meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.
Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a gold star if it is a Star Card.
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help securing ID.
You may register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day only on Election Day at your local precinct polling place. You must show one of the following as acceptable ID and proof of residence (dated at least 30 days prior to Election Day), which are partly different from regular in-person voting:
Whether you can show an acceptable ID on your electronic device depends on the county where you reside and vote. However, you may sign a Personal Identification Affidavit at your polling place and vote a regular ballot if you are unable to present an acceptable form of photo identification.
Any registered Idaho voter may request an absentee ballot. No excuse is required.
You do not need to include a copy of ID to vote by mail in Idaho.
BUT: If it is your first time voting in a federal election in Idaho, please see the federal ID requirements for first-time voters. A federal election is when you vote for the President, your Congressional Representative or your Senators.
Any registered Idaho voter may request an absentee ballot. No excuse is required.
No, you do not need to include a copy of ID to vote by mail in Idaho.
BUT: If it is your first time voting in a federal election in Idaho, please see the federal ID requirements for first-time voters. A federal election is when you vote for the President, your Congressional Representative or your Senators.
No, but the signature on your mail-in ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
There is no process to “cure” (fix) your ballot if it is rejected.