Virginia requires voters to show an acceptable form of identification at the polls or sign an ID Confirmation Statement. If you don’t have an acceptable ID, you can sign the ID Confirmation Statement and vote a regular ballot; if you choose not to sign, you may vote a provisional ballot and have to provide ID later for the ballot to count. Direct answer: For in-person voting in Virginia, bring one of the following accepted IDs:
- Virginia driver’s license or Virginia ID card (even if expired)
- U.S. passport or other government-issued ID
- A Virginia college or university student ID
- A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing your name and current address
If you do not have any of these, you can sign an ID Confirmation Statement affirming your identity and vote a regular ballot. If you instead vote a provisional ballot, you’ll have until noon on the Friday after the election to deliver a copy of identification or sign the ID Confirmation Statement to have your provisional ballot counted. Other tips:
- Check your polling place ahead of Election Day to ensure you go to the correct location.
- If voting early, the same ID requirements apply, with the ID Confirmation Statement also available for those without acceptable IDs.
- For curbside voting or accessibility needs, contact your local election office or polling place staff.
If you’d like, I can look up the latest Virginia-specific requirements for your exact election date or help you find your acceptable ID options online.
