Oklahoma
1 Check ID Rules
IDs for Voting in Person
Oklahoma asks registered voters to show ID when they vote in person.
Your ID:
- Must have a name that matches the voter list. Small differences are OK.
- Cannot be expired.
- Does not need a current address.
- Cannot be an image, copy, digital ID, or mobile ID.
Your can show photo ID issued by:
- Oklahoma state government (Examples: driver’s license or state ID card)
- United States government (Examples: military identification or passport)
- Tribe recognized by the Federal Government (Examples: Tribal enrollment card or identification)
You can also show:
- Voter ID Card issued by County Board of Election (without photo)
IDs for Voting by Mail
Any registered Oklahoma voter can request an absentee ballot. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person
Requesting Your Ballot
Provide one of the following:
- Oklahoma driver’s license number
- Oklahoma state ID number
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
Don’t remember which number you used for voter registration? Provide both!
Returning Your Ballot
You do not need to include identification or an identification number with your marked ballot.
Your ballot must be certified by a notary public or signed by adult witnesses, depending on the type of ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Oklahoma?
Registered Oklahoma Voters must show ID at the polls to vote.If you are a registered voter but do not present a valid ID at the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot.
In order for your ballot to be counted, you must sign an affidavit with your:
- name
- residence address
- date of birth
- either your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your security number.
All of this information must match your voter registration record in order for your ballot to be counted.
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Oklahoma?
2 Register
Who can vote in Oklahoma?
You need to register before you can vote in Oklahoma.
You can vote in Oklahoma if you meet these requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You are a resident of Oklahoma.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Oklahoma if:
- You are currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction.
- You are under a court order that takes away your right to vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, visit Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Oklahoma if I attend college in Oklahoma?
College students are allowed to vote using their Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
No, Oklahoma does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.
Check Oklahoma’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 Oklahoma
Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
3 Vote
Voting in Person
Oklahoma requests photo ID to vote in person. Vote and sign a provisional ballot if you don’t have an accepted ID.
Voting by Mail
Any registered Oklahoma voter can vote absentee. No excuse is necessary.
For “standard” absentee ballots: the affidavit must be notarized.
For voters who have requested “physically incapacitated” absentee ballots: their signature must be witnessed by two people.
