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ID Needed for Voting

North Dakota does not require voter registration, but you must present a valid ID to vote. Acceptable IDs must include your name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. Acceptable forms of ID are:

  • ND driver's license
  • ND non-driver's ID card
  • Tribal government-issued ID card
  • Long-term care ID certificate

To vote absentee, acceptable forms of ID are:

  • Any form of ID listed above
  • Passport or Military ID - Only for ND residents living outside the US who do not possess one of the other forms of ID
  • Attester—An applicant without an acceptable form of ID may use an attester. The attester must provide his or her name, ND driver's license, non-driver's ID card, or tribal ID number and sign the absentee/mail ballot application form to attest to the applicant's ND residency and voting eligibility.

HOW DO I UPDATE MY ID?

If you have moved or changed your name since your ID was issued, you may need to update it before Election Day. The North Dakota Department of Transportation lets you update your address and schedule appointments online to obtain new IDs.

CAN I USE MY STUDENT ID TO VOTE? 

No, a student ID is not a form of valid voter ID. 

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A PHOTO ID? 

If you don't have an acceptable form of ID, find out how to get a North Dakota ID card from your local driver’s license office.

Learn more about North Dakota’s voter ID requirements

Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline

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