Voter ID
California Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for California elections.
No Photo ID Required
California does not require ID to vote in person.
No ID required
Photo required?
No
Without ID?
Not needed
Enforcement
None
Accepted forms of ID
- Can vote without ID
If you don't have ID
Contact your local election office to learn about the options available to you, such as affidavits, provisional ballots, or free voter ID programs.
Before you vote, visit California's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.