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You must show your identification (ID) at the polls in order to vote. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Voter confirmation documents
  • Virginia driver’s license
  • Virginia DMV-issued photo ID
  • US Passport
  • US Military ID
  • Employer-issued photo ID
  • Student ID issued by any community college or university in the US
  • Other US or Virginia government-issued photo ID
  • Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID
  • Virginia Voter Photo ID card
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document containing the name and address of the voter
  • Nursing home resident ID
  • Signed ID Confirmation Statement

If you forget your ID and don't want to sign an ID Confirmation Statement, you can vote a provisional ballot that will only be counted if you bring the appropriate ID or a signed ID Confirmation Statement by Friday noon after the election.

For a more detailed list of acceptable IDs, click here.

CAN I USE MY STUDENT ID TO VOTE?

Yes, you can use a student ID issued by any community college or university in the United States.

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

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