Voter Registrar Rules (and Absentee Ballot Procedures)
Information
was collected from the Secretary of State office for the respective states—States with Voter Identification Laws
KANSAS
510 N. Main #101 ●
Wichita, KS 67203 ●
Tel: (316) 660-7100 ● Fax: (316) 660-7125
Toll Free Number: 1-877-530-7194 ●
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tabitha Lehman, election commissioner
POLLING LOCATOR: https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/
Online Voter Registration Application
You can register to vote for the
first time or change your current registration information online.
New Kansas Voter ID Law (SAFE Act)
Beginning January 1, 2012, every voter
must show photo ID when voting. A
voter requesting a ballot by mail must either write his or her driver’s license
number on the application or send a copy of a photo ID to get a ballot.
Valid Photographic Identification
Documents
- Driver’s license or ID card issued
by Kansas or by another state - U.S. Passport
- Student ID card from an accredited
POST-SECONDARY education institution in KANSAS - U.S. military ID
- Employee badge or identification
document issued by a government office - Concealed carry of handgun license
issued by Kansas or by another state - Public assistance identification
card issued by a government office
A voter age 65 or older may use an
expired document.
Certain individuals are exempt from the
ID requirements: permanent advance voters (voters with illnesses or
disabilities), overseas military voters and their spouses and dependents, and
voters with religious objections who sign declarations.
Upcoming Elections
- Tuesday, April 3 – Colwich
& Garden Plain City General Election - Tuesday, April 3 – USD 260
School Bond Election (Question only election) - Tuesday, August 7 – Primary
Election - Tuesday, November 6 – General
Election - 2012
Election Calendar
RHODE ISLAND
POLLING
LOCATOR: https://sos.ri.gov/vic/
Voter ID
Beginning in 2012, poll workers will ask you to show a current and valid ID
when you vote at your polling place. Voter ID strengthens the public’s faith in
the integrity of our elections by enabling poll workers to match a voter’s face
to the name they give at the polls.
Acceptable Photo IDs include:
- RI driver’s license
- U.S. passport
- ID card issued by an
educational institution in the United States - U.S. military identification
card - ID card issued by the U.S.
government or State of Rhode Island like a RIPTA bus pass - Government-issued medical card
- RI Voter ID
- Employee ID card
- ID card provided by a
commercial establishment - Credit or debit card
- Health club ID card
- Insurance plan ID card
- Public housing ID card
If you do not bring a Photo ID, you can use certain non-Photo IDs. The ID
must include your name and address as it appears in the poll book and be dated
since Nov. 2, 2010, unless the document is intended to be of a permanent nature
such as a birth certificate, Social Security card or a government issued
medical card, then only your name is required. The IDs include:
- Birth certificate
- Social security card
- Government-issued medical card
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Document issued by a government
agency - Lease or rental statement
- Student ID
- Tuition statement or bill
- Insurance plan card
Protecting your vote:
- We will provide a free Photo ID
to voters who don’t have one - No eligible voter will be
turned away at the polls. Voters who do not bring an acceptable ID to
their polling place can vote using a standard Provisional Ballot. The
ballot will be counted if the signature they give at their polling place
matches the signature on their voter registration - Mail ballots do not require ID
- Beginning in 2014, only Photo
IDs will be accepted at the polls
Rules for obtaining free ID: http://sos.ri.gov/documents/archives/regdocs/released/pdf/SOS/6566.pdf
Where to Get a Free Voter ID
Registered voters who don’t have an acceptable current and valid Photo ID
can get a free Voter ID at our office in Providence during normal business
hours or at one of the following locations. To invite us to visit your
community, contact us at 222-2340, TTY 711 or elections@sos.ri.gov.
- May 2 – Mathieu Senior Center,
Pawtucket, 9 am to 11:30 am - May 2 – Urban League Community
Job Fair, Providence, 11 am to 2 pm - May 5 – Multi-Service Center
for All, Providence, 10 am to noon
WISCONSIN
POLLING LOCATOR: https://vpa.wi.gov/
Voter Photo ID Law Status
Two separate judges, on March 6 and March 12, 2012, have issued injunctions
preventing the Government Accountability Board from enforcing photo ID
requirements in 2011 Act 23. The Wisconsin Department of Justice has appealed
those injunctions, and the appeals have been certified to the Wisconsin Supreme
Court, which on April 16 sent them back to the respective Courts of Appeals.
Where to Get a Free Voter ID
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/idcard.htm.
Obtaining an identification (ID) card
Any Wisconsin resident who does not presently hold a valid driver license
(from Wisconsin or another jurisdiction) may apply for an ID card. You may
not hold a valid driver license and an ID card at the same time. If you
hold a valid driver license and wish to obtain an ID card, you will be required
to surrender your driver license.
There is no age limit to apply for an ID card.
Applying for an original (first time) ID card
When applying for an original ID card you must visit a DMV service
center, complete form MV3004 
(405 KB) – Wisconsin Identification Card (ID)
Application and provide:
- Proof of name
and date of birth, for example, a certified U.S. birth certificate,
valid passport or certificate of naturalization. - Proof of identity
(usually a document with a signature or photo). - Proof of Wisconsin
residency. - Proof of U.S.
citizenship, legal permanent resident status, legal conditional resident
status or legal temporary visitor status. - Your social security number.
Note: If you have
held a driver license in the past eight years and now wish to apply for an
original ID card, you would only be required to provide proof of identity
upon application for your ID card.
Applying for a duplicate or renewal of an existing ID card
Depending on your eligibility, a duplicate or renewal of your ID card can be
applied for:
- By using our Online
ID card duplicate/renewal service - By mailing in a MV3004 (405 KB) – Wisconsin Identification Card (ID)
Application. Be sure to answer all the questions on the form. Mail to:
WisDOT, PO Box 7995, Madison, WI 53707-7995 - At a DMV service
center. When you visit the DMV service center, be sure to bring with
you: - Your current ID card or other
acceptable proof of identity. - Your Social Security number.
Original ID cards are mailed to applicants 18 years old or older
- If your ID card is mailed, a receipt including your photo will be provided to
you. This receipt is acceptable photo identification for voting and serves as
your ID until your card arrives in the mail.
FREE Wisconsin ID cards for voting
ID cards used for voting are FREE. If you are a U.S. citizen, will be
at least 18 years of age by the next election, and require a Wisconsin ID card
to vote, please check the ID for FREE box when completing the MV3004 (405 KB) – Wisconsin Identification Card (ID)
Application or when applying online. Otherwise, please pay the required
fee. DMV service centers accept cash or checks only.
A free ID card is NOT available under the following circumstances:
- If you currently have a valid,
unexpired driver license (DL), you are not eligible under Wisconsin
law to obtain an ID. - If you will not be at least 18
years of age on the date of the next election. - If you are not eligible to vote
in Wisconsin.
DMV does not have information regarding voter eligibility, poll locations,
voter registration information or other election information. Please contact
your local election officials or county clerk for election information. The Government Accountability
Board is another useful source of information:
- Website: http://gab.wi.gov
- Email: gabhelpdesk@wi.gov
- Call: (608) 261-2028
Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service Call: (608) 266-2353
ALABAMA
POLLING LOCATOR: https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/
Following is a list of acceptable
forms of identification under this new law. Each voter should ensure that he or
she has one form of identification available when he or she goes to vote.
Questions about the voter identification requirements may be directed to the
Elections Division by email or
by phone (242-7210, in the Montgomery area; or statewide at 1-800-274-8683).
A. Current, Valid Photo Identification
- Government-issued photo
identifications (current and valid) - Employee identification for
employee with photo of employee produced by the employer - Photo identification card
issued by Alabama college or university - Photo identification issued
from Alabama technical or professional school (current and valid)
OR
B. One of the following
- Utility bill of voter with
voter’s name and address - Bank statement with voter’s
name and address - Government check with voter’s
name and address - Paycheck with voter’s name and
address - Valid identification card
(authorized by law) issued by the State of Alabama (including any branch,
department, agency, or entity of the State of Alabama) - Valid identification card
(authorized by law) issued by any of the other 49 states (including any
branch, department, agency, or entity of that State) - Valid identification card
(authorized by law) issued by the government of the United States of
America (including any branch, department, agency, or entity of the
federal government - Valid United States passport
- Valid Alabama hunting license
- Valid Alabama fishing license
- Valid Alabama pistol/revolver
permit - Valid pilot’s license issued by
the FAA or other authorized agency of the federal government - Valid United States military
identification - Birth certificate (certified
copy) - Valid Social Security card
- Naturalization document
(certified copy) - Court record of adoption
(certified copy) - Court record of name change
(certified copy) - Valid Medicaid card
- Valid Medicare card
- Valid electronic benefits
transfer (EBT) card - Government document that shows
the name and address of the voter
Note: Those items listed in Section B can be the original document (license,
card, etc.) or a photocopy of the document.
Without one of these forms of identification, a voter is permitted to:
- vote a challenged or
provisional ballot - vote, if he or she is
identified as a voter on the poll list who is eligible to vote by two poll
workers and both poll workers sign the voting sign-in register by the
voter’s name
SOUTH CAROLINA
WASHINGTON — South Carolina‘s voter ID
law violates the Voting Rights Act and
discriminates against minorities despite the state’s assertions to the contrary,
the Obama administration says in new court papers. In December 2011, the
Justice Department refused to approve the change
POLLING LOCATOR : https://info.scvotes.sc.gov/eng/voterinquiry/VoterInformationRequest.aspx?PageMode=VoterInfo
How to Register
A citizen who wishes to register to vote may:
- Register in person at their
county board of voter registration, or - Download a form, complete it,
and mail it to their county board of voter registration, or - Download a form, complete it,
and fax it to their county board of voter registration, or - Download a form, complete it,
scan it, and email it as a file attachment to their county voter
registration office.
Registration is closed for thirty days prior to any election. The last
day to register to vote in any election is the 31st day prior to the election.
Download
a Voter Registration Application
County Boards of Voter
Registration Contact Information
Who Can Register?
In order to vote, South Carolina law requires one must first
register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election. To be eligible to
register in South Carolina you MUST:
- be a United States citizen -be
at least eighteen years old on or before the next election - be a resident of South
Carolina, this county and precinct - not be under a court order
declaring you mentally incompetent - not be confined in any public
prison resulting from a conviction of a crime - have never been convicted of a
felony or offense against the election laws OR if
previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation
or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction.
There is no length of residency requirement in South Carolina in order to
register to vote. You can register at any time.
You must be registered at least 30 days prior to any election in order to
vote in that election. Registration by mail applications must be postmarked at
least 30 days prior to that particular election to be eligible.
Update Your Voter Registration Information
If your voter registration information has changed (name, address, etc.),
and you still live within the same county, you may update
your voter registration information using this form . If you have moved to
a different county, you will need to re-register in your new county (see How to
Register above).
Students
Students may register to vote where they reside while attending college.
Many college students who live on campus receive their mail at a campus post
office box. These students must register at the physical address of their
dormitory. The student’s P.O. Box can be provided for mailing and contact
purposes.
Voter Registration Drives
If you are planning a voter registration drive at an institution of higher
learning, please make sure you have the National Voter
Registration Application for students who maintain their residency outside
of South Carolina. For a list of addresses of Election Commissions
throughout the country please see the Election
Assistance Commission web site.
Convicted Felons
Any person who is convicted of a felony or an offense against the
election laws is not qualified to register or to vote, unless the
disqualification has been removed by service of the sentence, or unless sooner
pardoned. Service of sentence includes completion of any
prison/jail time, probation, parole, and payment of restitution.
Federal and state courts provide the SEC with lists of
persons convicted of felonies or crimes against the election laws. Those
persons are deleted from the state’s list of active, registered voters.
The SEC notifies each voter whose name is deleted from the list. Voters
have 20 days from the date the notice is mailed to appeal. Appeals must
be made to the SEC.
Once a person who was convicted of a felony or offense against the
election laws serves his sentence; he may register to vote. To
register, the applicant must submit a new voter registration application to his
county voter registration office. To participate in any particular
election, the applicant must submit the application prior to the 30-day voter
registration deadline for that election. In applying, the registrant is
swearing under penalty of perjury that he is qualified to register, including
having completed his entire sentence. County voter registration boards
must be satisfied that the applicant meets the qualifications; and in some
cases, could require a person who has lost his voting rights due to conviction
to provide some proof that he has completed his sentence.
TENNESSEE
POLLING LOCATOR: https://tnmap.state.tn.us/voterlookup/
Register to Vote
You must be a qualified voter
to register. View
voter qualifications.
How to Register
Download and complete the Voter Registration
Application and mail to your county election
commission,
or
register in person at:
- County Clerk’s Offices
- County Election Commission Office
- Department of Health (WIC program)
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Safety (motor
vehicles division) - Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Public Libraries
- Register of Deeds Offices
Lost Your Voter Registration Card
To receive a
duplicate voter registration card, you must make a request, in writing, to your
local county
election commission office that you have lost your original voter
registration card.
To obtain your voter information which
includes your current address, polling location and representatives, use our voter lookup site.
What
IDs are acceptable?
Any of the following IDs may be used,
even if expired:
- Tennessee drivers license with your
photo - United States Passport
- Photo ID issued by the Tennessee
Department of Safety and Homeland Security - Photo ID issued by the federal or
any state government - United States Military photo ID
What
IDs are not acceptable?
- College student IDs and photo IDs
not issued by the federal or a state government are NOT acceptable. - State-issued handgun carry permit
with your photo
Town Hall Meeting Video
Public Service Announcements
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Secretary of State Tre Hargett has |
Free Photo ID Information
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Helpful Links
Voter
Identification Requirements
2012
Requirements
Beginning January 1, 2012, all voters
must present an ID containing the voter’s name and photograph when voting at
the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day. The information on this
website is provided to ensure that all Tennessee voters have access to
information about the new law. If you have further questions, please see the
Contact Us information at the bottom of the page.
Recent News Items
- Division of Elections
Creates Town Hall Video for Those Who Missed the Recently Held Statewide
Voter Outreach Events - Elections Offices Across State
to Participate in Unprecedented Voter Outreach Campaign Regarding New
Photo ID Requirement
What
IDs are acceptable?
Any of the following IDs may be used,
even if expired:
- Tennessee drivers license with your
photo - United States Passport
- Photo ID issued by the Tennessee
Department of Safety and Homeland Security - Photo ID issued by the federal or
any state government - United States Military photo ID
- State-issued handgun carry permit
with your photo
What
IDs are not acceptable?
College student IDs and photo IDs not
issued by the federal or a state government are NOT acceptable.
Who
is exempt?
- Voters who vote absentee by mail
(view requirements here) - Voters who are residents of a
licensed nursing home or assisted living center and who vote at the
facility - Voters who are hospitalized
- Voters with a religious objection
to being photographed - Voters who are indigent and unable
to obtain a photo ID without paying a fee
Department of
Safety and Homeland Security Prepared to Help Voters Get Photo IDs
- Starting in 2012, registered voters
in Tennessee will have to show government-issued photo identification in
order to cast a ballot at the polls. - Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Tennessee driver license with a
photo (current or expired); - A driver license issued by another
state (current or expired); - U.S. passport;
- Federal employee ID with photo;
- State employee ID with photo
(including those issued by state universities); - U.S. military ID; or
- Gun permit card with a photo.
- Student ID cards from state
universities are NOT acceptable. - The new law requiring a
government-issued photo ID to vote applies only to those voting at
polling places. It does not apply to those casting absentee ballots
under state law, including those age 65 or older who wish to vote absentee
or those voting at licensed nursing homes.
For Citizens Without Government-Issued Photo IDs
- If you are a registered voter
and do not have a government-issued photo ID, the Department of Safety and
Homeland Security will provide you with a photo ID at no charge. Citizens
may obtain these IDs at 48 of the Driver Service Centers across the state.
(The only center where IDs are not available is the Driver License
Reinstatement Center on Murfreesboro Road in Davidson County.) - From November 2011 through
March 2012, Driver Service Centers in 15 counties will be open from 8:30
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month for voter photo IDs
only. No other business will be conducted during these special hours of
service. The counties with Saturday Driver Service Center hours include
Shelby, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Sullivan, Sumner, Rutherford,
Washington, Williamson, Montgomery, Blount, Bradley, Putnam, Greene, and
Carter. - To minimize wait times, groups
or organizations planning to bring several people to the centers for photo
IDs are encouraged to make appointments by calling Linda Cone at
731-225-0924 or Wanda Adams at 615-251-5309. - Under the new voter ID law, in
order to get a photo ID for voting purposes, voters must show the
following documentation to a Driver Service Center examiner: - Proof of citizenship (such as
a birth certificate); and - Two proofs of Tennessee
residency (such as a copy of a utility bill, vehicle registration/title,
or bank statement). - It is very important to bring
these documents to the Driver Service Center. Under the law, the
Department of Safety and Homeland Security cannot issue a photo ID without
each of these required items. (If you do not have a birth certificate, ask
to speak to a Driver Service Center manager who will work with you to
identify possible other documentation to prove citizenship). - For a photo ID, each applicant
must also sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury stating that he or
she does not have a valid government-issued photo ID for voting purposes.
To expedite this transaction, voters may print the
affidavit here and sign it before visiting the Driver Service Center.
Copies of this affidavit are also available at county election commissions
across the state.
For Citizens With Non-Photo Driver Licenses
- Any citizen who currently holds
a non-photo Tennessee driver license may elect to simply get a photo
driver license rather than a separate photo ID. - Registered voters may convert a
non-photo driver license to a photo driver license at Driver Service
Centers. - A citizen with a non-photo
driver license must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury stating
that he or she does not have a valid government-issued photo ID for voting
purposes. To expedite this transaction, voters may print the affidavit here and
sign it before visiting the Driver Service Center. Copies of this
affidavit are also available at county election commissions across the
state. There will be no fee for this service.
To help reduce the wait time for voters who need
government-issued photo IDs, these citizens will be placed in an “express
service” category when entering a Driver Service Center. Please tell the
employee greeting customers that you are at the center for a government-issued
photo ID for voting purposes.
TEXAS
Bloomberg News: Texas Voter Identification Law Blocked by Justice
Department as Biased
POLLING LOCATOR: https://team1.sos.state.tx.us/voterws/viw/faces/SearchSelectionVoter.jsp
Register To Vote
Notice: As a result of
on-going redistricting litigation the mailing of new voter registration
certificates is delayed in some counties. All previously issued voter
registration certificates expired on December 31, 2011, but only the card
expired. The cards will automatically be renewed. Only registered voters who
have changed addresses or names need to contact their local voter registrar to
update their registration or file a new application. For more information,
please visit our press
release. Am
I already registered?
To vote in Texas, you must be registered. Simply pick up a voter
registration application, fill it out, and mail it at least 30 days before the
election date. Get your application here. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml
You are eligible to register to vote if:
- You are a United States
citizen; - You are a resident of the
county where you submit the application; - You are at least 18 years old
on Election Day; - You are not a convicted felon
(you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence,
probation, and parole); and - You have not been declared by a
court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally
incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to
vote.
Your voter application asks for one of
three identification numbers. If you have not received any of these, you are
still eligible to register to vote, but you will be required to provide proof
of your identity at the polling place. Acceptable identification includes:
- A driver’s license or personal
identification card issued to you by the Texas Department of Public
Safety. You may also bring a similar document issued to you by an agency
of another state, even if the license or card has expired; - A form of identification that
contains your photograph and establishes your identity; - A birth certificate or other
document confirming birth that is admissible in a court of law and
establishes the person’s identity; - Your United States citizenship
papers; - Your United States passport;
- Official mail addressed to you by a
governmental entity; or - A copy of a current utility bill,
bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document
that shows your name and address.
Contact #: 1-800) 252-VOTE (8683)
| www.sos.state.tx.us
INDIANA
POLLING LOCATOR: http://www.indianavoters.com/
Photo ID Law
Public Law 109-2005 requires Indiana residents to present a government-issued
photo ID before casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day.
Your photo ID must meet 4 criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes. It
Must:
1. Display your photo
2. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration
record. Conform does not mean identical. Below are examples of names that would
conform to “Robert John Crew”
- Robert John Crew
- Robert J. Crew
- Robert Crew
- R. John Crew
- R. J. Crew
- Bob John Crew
- Bob J. Crew
- Bob Crew
- John Crew
- J. Crew
3. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime
after the date of the last General Election (November 2, 2010)
- NOTE: An ID issued by the US
Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant
Marine, or the Indiana National Guard is not required to have an
expiration date, or may state that the document has an
“Indefinite” expiration date.
4. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government
In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID
or U.S. Passport is sufficient.
A student ID from an Indiana State school may only be used if it meets all
of the 4 criteria specified above. A student ID from a private institution may
not be used for voting purposes. For more Information for College Students
click here.
If you are unable or unwilling to present ID meeting these requirements, you
may cast a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you have until
noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and
either provide the necessary documentation or affirm one of the law’s
exemptions applies to you.
You have the right to vote in Indiana
if:
- You are both a U.S. citizen and a
resident of Indiana; and - You will be at least 18 years of
age on or before the next General or Municipal Election, and - You are not currently in prison
after being convicted of a crime; and - You have lived in the precinct
where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election; and - You are registered to vote.
Register to Vote Online
Register to vote online by visiting http://www.indianavoters.com/.
Indiana residents with a valid Indiana driver’s license or Indiana state-issued
identification card will be able to use this tool to submit a new voter
registration application or to update an existing voter registration record.
In addition to registering to vote
online, http://www.indianavoters.com/ provides
Hoosiers with the ability to validate their voter registration status, find
their polling place location, look into their provisional ballot status
information, find county contact information, and determine “Who’s on My
Ballot?” for an upcoming election.
Register to Vote by Mail or In-Person
To register to vote or update your
current registration by mail or in person, you will need to complete and return
the Voter Registration Form (En Español) 29
days prior to a Primary or General Election (on or before April 9, 2012 for the
May Primary Election).
Return the completed form to your
county’s voter registration office or the Indiana Election Division according
to the registration deadline requirements. You can also apply in person at the
voter registration or county clerk’s office, any BMV license branch or public
assistance office.
Once your voter registration application
is received, your county voter registration office will process the application
and determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, the county office will
send you a voter registration acknowledgment card. Once you receive that card,
you will be officially registered. If you are not eligible, or if the
application was incomplete, you will receive a notice denying the application
or requesting the missing information.
If you have not received a voter
registration card or a notice from your county within about 30 days, call your
county voter registration office. You can check your voter registration and
polling location at anytime at http://www.indianavoters.com/
or by calling 1-866-IN-1-VOTE.
Obtaining a Photo ID
If you do not possess an ID that is acceptable for voting purposes, Public
Law 109-2005 requires the BMV to issue an Indiana State ID Card for free.
To obtain a free ID card for voting purposes from any BMV license branch,
you will need to supply the necessary documentation as explained on the BMV’s SecureID Documentation
List website or print off the “Documents Required” flyer to take with you to the
BMV. You may also contact the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 1-866-IN-1-VOTE
or the BMV at 1-877-myBMV-411.
SecureID is the BMV’s effort to fully comply with the recommendations of the
9/11 Commission and with state and federal regulations. All permanent
driver’s licenses, permits, or ID cards will be mailed to customers and
received within 10 business days. Temporary IDs will be given directly to
the customer until the permanent IDs are received by mail. Temporary
ID cards are acceptable for voting.
A non-SecureID driver’s license or identification card indicates you have
not provided the documentation necessary to validate your identity, lawful
status, Social Security number, or Indiana residency. Only individuals
with a current Indiana driver’s license or identification card are
eligible to apply for a non-SecureID. A non-SecureID driver’s
license will allow you to drive and vote. A non-SecureID identification card
will allow you to vote.
For more information and convenience:
Exemptions
Exemptions do exist for the indigent, those with a religious objection to
being photographed, and those living in state-licensed facilities that serve as
their precinct’s polling place. If you are wishing to claim an exemption from
the photo ID requirement based on indigence or a religious objection, you may
do so in one of two ways:
- Go the polls on Election Day,
and cast a provisional ballot. Within 10 days of the election, visit the
county election office and affirm that an exemption applies to you. - Vote absentee-in-person at the
county election office before Election Day, and while there, affirm that
an exemption applies to you.
If you are a resident at a state-licensed facility that serves as your
polling place, you may claim the exemption at the polls on Election Day.
If you are unable or unwilling to present photo ID on Election Day, you may
cast a provisional ballot. Upon casting a provisional ballot, you have until
noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the County Election Board and
either provide photo ID or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.
Also, if you qualify to vote absentee-by-mail or absentee-by-traveling
board, and you chose to vote as such, you are not required to present photo ID.
Please view the Absentee
Voting section of the Voter Information Portal to view the absentee ballot
applications and the Absentee Voter’s Bill of Rights.
PENNSYLVANIA
POLLING LOCATOR: https://www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us/Pages/VoterRegistrationStatus.aspx
Are You Eligible to Vote?
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States for
at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general
election. - A resident of Pennsylvania and the
election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30
days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. - At least 18 years of age on or
before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general
election.
Once you have registered to vote, you
are not required to register again unless you change your residence, name, or
political party affiliation.
Please note that any intentional false statement made on an application for
voter registration constitutes perjury and is punishable by law.
Eligibility for Primary Elections
A primary election is an election in which a political party nominates its
candidates for an upcoming general election. The rules for voting in primary
elections vary from state to state. In Pennsylvania:
- You must be registered and enrolled
in a political party to vote in that party’s primary. - All registered voters are entitled
to vote on Constitutional amendments, ballot questions and in all special
elections that might be held at the same time as a primary election.
How
to Register
Once you know you are eligible
to vote, the next step is to register. In Pennsylvania, you can register in
person, by mail and at various government agencies. Below you will find
information about how to register, as well as links to voting registration
forms and applications.
Register to Vote in Person
You can register to vote at a County
Voter Registration Office, http://www.votespa.com/portal/server.pt/community/county_contacts_and_web_sites/13510
or other designated sites.
Register to Vote by Mail
You can register to vote by mail in two ways:
- Get a Voter Registration Mail
Application form from the state or federal government. The Secretary of
the Commonwealth and all county registration commissions supply Voter
Registration Mail Applications to all persons and organizations who
request them, including candidates, political parties and political bodies
and other federal, state and municipal offices.
- Download the Voter Registration Application. Print,
complete, sign and deliver to your County Voter Registration Office by
mail or in person.
Register to Vote at PennDOT
You can register to vote at a PA Department of Transportation photo license
center when you obtain or update your driver’s license.
Register to Vote at Government Agencies
In addition to PennDOT, you can register
to vote at many other state government offices, including:
- State offices that provide public
assistance and services to persons with disabilities - Armed Forces Recruitment Centers
- County Clerk of Orphans’ Court
offices, including each Marriage License Bureau - Area Agencies on Aging
- Centers for Independent Living
- County Mental Health and Mental
Retardation offices - Student disability services offices
of the State System of Higher Education - Offices of Special Education
- DA Complementary Paratransit
offices
Voter Registration Forms
Below are links to different voter registration forms and applications.
Remember that the deadline for registering is 30 days prior to each election.
- Pennsylvania Voter Registration Mail Application Form
(PDF): Use this form to register to vote by mail. Pennsylvania
Voter Registration Mail Application Forms must be completed and submitted
to your County Voter Registration Office. - Request Voter Registration Mail
Application(s): To request that Pennsylvania Voter Registration Mail Applications
be sent to you, please provide your full name and mailing address via the
following link: ST-VOTERREG@pa.gov.
Remember to indicate the number of voter registration forms that you
require. To request multiple Pennsylvania Voter Registration Mail
Applications for voter registration drives, please call 1-800-552-VOTE.
Pennsylvania law provides for permanent
voter registration, unless the voter’s registration should be cancelled in
accordance with law. All electors, except those in the military service
of the United States and bedridden or hospitalized war veterans unavoidably
absent from their county of residence, must be registered to be eligible to
vote.
ID Required for voting;
- A Pennsylvia State driver’s license
or non driver license that has not been expired more than 12 months. - Your United States passport
- Military ID with an expiration date
- ID issued to government workers
- Accredited Public or Private
Universities that has not expired. - Elderly Care facility ( assistant
living) that has not expired. - FREE ID is available at
- ;
- Official mail addressed to you by a
governmental entity; or
A copy of a current utility bill, bank
statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows
your name and address
SWING
STATES-Voter Registration Drive Requirements
General
guideline: the person registering the voter can assist the person registering
in clarifying the requested information on the registration form however avoid
writing any information on behalf of the person registering.
MICHIGAN http://www.michigan.gov/sos
POLL LOCATOR: https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/
Phone Number: Election Office 1-517-373-2540
- Anyone
can register someone else to vote - You can
wear paraphernalia that identify you party affiliation - Pick up
voters registration forms at: 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI - Or call
the elections office1-517-373-2540 and they will mail packet to you
Absentee Voting
- To obtain an absentee ballot
visit: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AbsentVoterBallot_105377_7.pdf
NEW MEXICO http://www.sos.state.nm.us/
POLL LOCATOR: https://voterview.state.nm.us/
Phone Number: 505.827.3600 or 800.477.3632
- Require
that you register as a third party registration agent at this website: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/ThirdPartyAgents.html - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-VoterReg.html
http://www.sos.state.nm.us/pdf/NMAV-1.pdf
Mail to the appropriate County Clerk: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-CClerk.html
WISCONSIN: Government Accounting Board http://gab.wi.gov
POLL LOCATOR: https://vpa.wi.gov/
Phone Number: 1 (608) 266-8005
- Required
that you register as a Special Registration Deputy at for each
Municipality: http://gab.wi.gov/clerks/directory.
Select Municipality to identify the Municipality you want to register
voters. - Go to that
office and register as a Special Registration Deputy. - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit
http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/voters/absentee
NEVADA https://nvsos.gov
POLL LOCATOR: https://nvsos.gov/votersearch/
Phone Number: 775-684-5705
Voter Registration: http://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterRegForm/VoterForm.aspx
Conducting Voter Registration Drives in Nevada
To ensure the integrity of the voter registration process, any individual or
organization conducting a voter registration drive in Nevada must adhere to all
statutory regulations. It is the responsibility of an individual or
organization conducting a voter registration drive to ensure all participants
acting on behalf of such individual or organization are compliant with these
requirements. An outline of the procedures and requirements for conducting a
voter registration drive in Nevada can be downloaded below.
Whenever an individual or organization requests 50 or more voter
registration applications, they must first submit a Mail-In Voter Registration
Application Distribution Plan. The Distribution Plan is required whether
requesting voter registration applications from the Nevada Secretary of State’s
office or one of the 17 County Clerk/Registrar of Voters in the state. All
voter registration applications are issued unique control numbers that are
tracked by the Secretary of State’s office and the County Clerk/Registrar of
Voters. You may download a copy of the Distribution Plan below and return it to
the Secretary of State’s office or the office of the County Clerk/Registrar of
Voters in the county you wish to conduct a voter registration drive.
If you have questions about conducting a voter registration drive in Nevada,
you may contact the County
Clerk/Registrar of Voters or the Elections Division of the Secretary of
State’s office.
- Guide to Conducting Voter Registration Drives in Nevada
- Mail-In Voter Registration Application Distribution Plan
- Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: https://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=77
https://nvsos.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=1711
PENNSYLVANIA http://www.votespa.com
POLL LOCATOR: http://www.votespa.com/portal/server.pt/community/where_to_vote/13520
Phone Number: (1-877-868-3772) or email ST-VOTERREG@pa.gov
or ST-HAVA@pa.gov
- Anyone can
conduct a voters registration - Pick up
Voters Registration forms from the county’s election office or download
the forms online at vote www.votepa.com - Completed
registration forms can be dropped off at the county election office or
mailed on. Postage must be paid by you. - The person
registering cannot make photocopies of the registration form. - No
following up about a registration with the State or the individual to see
if they have been registered. The individuals can follow up for
themselves. - Mail
registration forms in within 5 days
- Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit:
http://www.votespa.com/portal/server.pt/community/how_to_vote/13515/voting_by_absentee_ballot/585300
MINNESOTA http://www.sos.state.mn.us
POLL LOCATOR: https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterStatus.aspx
Phone Number: 651-215-1440; Greater MN
1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
- Anyone can
conduct a voters registration - Voter’s
registration are available at county court houses, municipal offices,
libraries or online at www.sos.ga.mn.us - Registration
can be conducted at any time before the 20th day preceding any election http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=591#201.054 - Mail
registration forms in within 10 days - It’s
better not to wear any paraphernalia for party affiliation - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=211
NEW HAMPSHIRE http://sos.nh.gov/
POLL LOCATOR: http://cfs.sos.nh.gov/app/Public/PollingPlaceSearch.aspx
Phone Number: 603-271-3242
- No voters’
registration drives can be conducted. Individuals will have to register at
their town or city clerks - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://sos.nh.gov/ElectForms.aspx
IOWA https://sos.iowa.gov
POLL LOCATOR: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx
Phone Number: 1-515-281-5204
- Anyone can
register people to vote. - Voters
registration forms can be picked up at the County’s Auditor Office or
online at http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/voterregistration.html - There are
no rules specific rules for conducting a voter registration drive. - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit
https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html
COLORADO https://www.sos.state.co.us
POLL LOCATOR: https://www.sos.state.co.us/Voter/secuVoterSearch.do
Phone Number: 303-894-2200 ext. 6307
A Voter Registration Drive (VRD) is defined as the distribution and
collection of voter registration applications by two or more persons for
delivery to a county clerk and recorder. By conducting a VRD, you are
taking part in the democratic process. The decision to conduct a voter
registration drive is an important one and should be taken very
seriously. Voter registration is fundamental to the election process.
VRDs must register with the Secretary of State on an annual basis;
authorizations to conduct drives are valid until December 31st of the calendar
year in which they were signed. The VRD organizer must complete a
mandatory training provided by the Secretary of State before circulating any
voter registration forms.
Please contact the Secretary of State’s office for further information http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/VoterRegDrive.html.
·
Absentee
Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/mib_application_eng_clr.pdf
VIRGINIA http://www.sbe.virginia.gov
POLL LOCATOR: https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT2/PublicLookup.aspx?Link=Registration&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Phone Number: 1-804 864-8901
- Anyone can
register people to vote. - Fill out
the request form in order to the Registration forms http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Index.html - There are
no rules specific rules for conducting a voter registration drive - Registration
forms can be picked up or mailed out upon request. Call before going
Office of
the Secretary of the Commonwealth
1111 East Broad Street, 1st Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
·
Absentee
Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Absentee_Voting/Index.html
OHIO http://www.sos.state.oh.us
POLL LOCATOR: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/upload/elections/voterquery.aspx?page=4763
Phone Number: (614) 466-2655
- Anyone can
register people to vote. - Voter
Registration Forms can be downloaded or http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/publications.aspx#vrfi
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/elections/forms/4010.pdf - Voter
Registration Forms s can also be by calling Communication Publication
Division at 1-614-466-3613 - Completed
voters registration forms must be turned in with 10 days of being filled
out.
·
Absentee
Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/elections/Voters/absentee/regAbsenteeVoters.aspx
FLORIDA http://election.dos.state.fl.us
POLL LOCATOR: http://registration.elections.myflorida.com/CheckVoterStatus
Phone Number: (850)245-6200 Florida Division of
Elections – Room 316, R.A. Gray Building, 500 Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Fl.
32399-0250,
Require that you register as a third party registration
agent at this website: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voter-registration/third-party.shtml
·
Absentee
Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: https://doe.dos.state.fl.us/voting/absentee.shtml#request
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/forms/pdf/DSDE37.pdf
**INDIANA http://www.in.gov/sos/elections
POLL LOCATOR: http://www.indianavoters.com/
Phone Number: 1-317-232-6531 or 1-866-461-8683
- Anyone can
register people to vote. - Voter
Registration Forms can be downloaded at http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/vrg-7(2).pdf - Collected
completed registration forms must be returned 29 days before an election. - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit:
http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/ABS-1_%282009%29_revision.pdf
NORTH CAROLINA http://www.ncsbe.gov
POLL LOCATOR: http://www.ncsbe.gov/PrecinctFinder.aspx
Phone Number: (919) 733-7173
- Require
that you register as a third party registration agent at this website: http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=48
and download the Voter Registration Drive Supplies Request Form - Circle
number “07” on the form if is in person or “06” if it will be mailed in,
09 can be selected if the Spanis language is required. - Voters
Registration forms come in a box of 1000. - All Voters
Registration forms must be turned with within 25 days - Voters
registration forms can be mailed - For more
information on conduting a drive go to: http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=89
and click on Voter Registration Drives: A Citizen’s Guide or
Voter
Registration Drives: A Citizen’s Guide (Spanish)
- Read
clause above your signature before sending. - Mail
Voters registration form to appropriate County Board of Election office by going to
:
thttp://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=13 and selecting
the county on the map shown.
·
Absentee
Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=132&s=132
http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=48
MISSOURI http://www.sos.mo.gov
POLL LOCATOR: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterlookup/
Phone Number: (573) 751-4936 or (800) 669-8683
- Anyone can
register people to vote - If the
registration drive is small forms can be picked up at the County Clerk
office - For
large voters registration drive: request forms by calling (573)
751-4936 - Mail
forms to P.O 1767 Jefferson City, MO 65102 - Absentee Voting
To obtain an absentee ballot visit: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/s_default.asp?id=absentee
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