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VIRGINIA

ID necessary at the polls?

Yes – for everyone. See ID specifications for first-time voters who registered by mail below.1


Acceptable forms of ID at the polls

Regular voters -

Must show name and address:

  • VA voter ID card

  • Valid driver's license

  • Military ID card

  • Any federal, state or local government issued ID

  • Employer issued photo ID card

  • Social Security card2

First time voters who registered by mail -

Must show name and address:

  • Current, valid photo ID

  • Current utility bill, government check, paycheck or bank statement

  • Another government document that shows name and address (except voter ID card)

If no ID

Regular voters -

Vote a regular ballot if the voter signs and Affirmation of Identity.

First time voters who registered by mail -

Vote a conditional ballot.


1http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Voter_ID_Requirements_in_Virginia.html

2http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Voter_ID_Requirements_in_Virginia.html