Voter ID

VOTER ID

In-person and absentee voters will be asked to show (or provide a copy of, in the case of absentee voters) their photo ID when voting in North Carolina beginning in 2023. For most voters, they will simply show their driver’s license. But there are many other acceptable photo IDs.

If a voter does not have an acceptable photo ID, they can get one for free from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). Voters will also be able soon to get free ID from their county board of elections.

All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID. If a voter cannot show photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form. For absentee-by-mail voters, if they are unable to include a copy of their photo ID in their ballot return envelope, they can also fill out an ID Exception Form with their ballot.

For more information on the types of IDs that will be acceptable to vote and acceptable excuses for voting without an ID, see information provided by the NC State Board of Elections.