Indiana
1 Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
You must show a photo ID to vote in person.
Accepted Photo IDs
To meet Indiana’s voter ID requirements, your ID:
- Must display your photo
- Must show a name that matches your voter registration record (an exact match is not needed)
- Must be issued by the state of Indiana or US Federal government
- Must be current or expired after November 5, 2024
- An expiration date is not required or may be “indefinite” if it was issued by the US Department of Defense, Veteran Affairs or Administration, branch of uniformed services, Merchant Marine, or Indiana National Guard.
Common examples include:
- Indiana driver’s license or Indiana-issued photo ID card
- Military ID
- US Passport or Passport Card
New law effective July 2025: Student ID cards are no longer accepted for voting in Indiana!
Voting by Mail
Only certain voters are eligible to vote absentee in Indiana. You have to apply to receive an absentee ballot.
Requesting Your Ballot
You need to give one of the following when you apply:
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- Ten digit ID number from your Indiana driver’s license or ID
- Voter registration record number
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
You can include a copy of your Indiana driver’s license, ID, or another kind of identification that’s allowed for voting.
Returning Your Ballot
You don’t have to provide any ID with your ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a free ID in Indiana?
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Indiana?
If you are a registered Indiana voter but do not present an accepted photo ID when voting in person, 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
You have 10 days after the election to provide your clerk’s office with an accepted form of photo ID or to sign an affirmation that one of Indiana’s exceptions applies to you.
Exceptions include: voters who are indigent, voters who have religious objections to being photographed, and voters who live in a state-licensed facility that serves as their polling place.
If you do not have an accepted photo ID, you can get a free Indiana state ID card. Check the FAQ above “How can I get a free ID to vote in Indiana?” for more info.
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Indiana?
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Indiana?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Indiana.
Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a star if it meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.
Who can vote absentee in Indiana?
In order to vote absentee in Indiana, you must meet ONE of the following:
- You have a specific, reasonable expectation you will be absent from the county on Election Day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
- You have a disability
- You are at least 65 years of age
- You will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct
- You are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
- You will be confined or will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
- You will be prevented from voting because of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am-6pm)
- You are a participant in the state’s address confidentiality program
- You are a member of the Indiana National Guard deployed or on assignment inside Indiana or a public safety officer
- You are a “serious sex offender” as defined in Indiana code 35-42-4-14(a)
- You are unable to access your polling location due to lack of transportatio
2 Register
Who can vote in Indiana?
You need to register before you can vote in Indiana.
You can vote in Indiana if you meet these requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You are a resident of Indiana.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Indiana if:
- You are serving a prison sentence for a crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote in Indiana 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 in Indiana, visit Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Indiana if I attend college in Indiana?
College students are allowed to vote using their Indiana school residence address.
You can decide whether to register in your home state or where you attend school.
You may only be registered and vote in one location.
How to Register
Required ID Information
You have to verify your identity when you register to vote!
If you have a driver’s license or state ID card:
- Give your license or ID number on the registration form.
If you do not have either ID:
- Give the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
- Don’t have a Social Security number? Leave this part of the form blank.
If you do not provide an ID number when you register, be ready to show an accepted ID the first time you vote.
Register to Vote Online
You can use this form to register in Indiana online.
Other Voter Registration Options
- Complete a registration form and send via mail.
- Visit your local election office or a voter registration agency to register in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Indiana?
No, Indiana does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.
Check Indiana’s registration deadlines here!.
If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.
How do I fix or update my voter registration information?
If you cannot find your registration information or if any details are incorrect:
- Update your name, address, or political party affiliation by submitting a new registration.
- Contact your local election office if you have questions or need to make other changes.
Register to Vote in Indiana
Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
3 Vote
Voting in Person
You must show a photo ID to vote in person.
Voting by Mail
Only certain voters are eligible to vote absentee in Indiana. You have to apply to receive an absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fix my Indiana mail ballot if it is rejected?
If it is determined that your signature on the absentee ballot security envelope affidavit does not correspond to the signature on your absentee ballot application, in the electronic poll book, or any signature yours that is maintained in the statewide voter registration system, not later than the close of business two (2) business days after the signature mismatch determination the county board will:
- mail a notice by first class United States mail to your registration address;
- email the notice to you if your email address is available; and
- call you by telephone to provide notice of the signature mismatch determination, if your telephone number is available;
Your absentee ballot will be counted if it is otherwise valid and you cure the signature mismatch not later than noon, prevailing local time, eight (8) days after election day.
If your absentee ballot is missing your signature on the security envelope affidavit, you can cure this mistake by:
- signing and delivering an “affidavit of unsigned ballot” in person or by mail, fax, or email so that it is received by the county election board or board of elections and registration not later than noon eight (8) days after election day;or
- completing and filing an “affidavit of unsigned ballot” with the inspector or other chief election official of the precinct or vote center within the county before the close of the polls on election day.
Your absentee ballot will be counted if the board determines that the signatures match and there are no other challenges that have been made to the ballot.
The same notice procedure described above regarding mismatched signatures applies in cases of a missing signature as well.
