Nov 4, 2024 · According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), more than 30 states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls.

Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the election polls. The remaining 14 states use other methods to verify the identity of voters.

Jan 15, 2026 · Which 14 states and the District of Columbia do not require ID to vote in person, and where can their current statutes be read? Checked on January 15, 2026

Sep 9, 2024 · Fifteen states, including California and Hawaii, do not generally require voters to show ID. Exceptions exist for first-time voters or those who registered without providing ID.

In the "strict" states, a voter cannot cast a valid ballot without first presenting ID. Voters who are unable to show ID at the polls are given a provisional ballot. Those provisional ballots are kept separate from …

As of October 2025, 36 states required voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day, but many states provide for exceptions to these rules.

Dec 13, 2025 · A distinct federal requirement applies to certain first-time voters, even in states with generally lenient ID laws. The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) mandates that individuals who …

Jul 2, 2025 · Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls. The remaining 14 states and Washington, D.C., use other methods to verify …

Nov 3, 2024 · However, the requirements to vote, particularly whether or not a voter needs to present identification at the polls, can vary significantly from one state to another.

Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls. The remaining 14 states and Washington, D.C., use other methods to verify the identity of voters.