Voter ID
Iowa Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for Iowa elections.
ID Requested (Non-Photo, Not Strictly Required)
Iowa asks for ID, but you can still vote without one.
Iowa asks voters for ID, which need not include a photo. A voter without acceptable ID may have their identity confirmed by another registered voter in the precinct or provide supplemental documents, and cast a regular ballot.
Photo required?
No
Without ID?
You can still vote
Enforcement
Not strict
Accepted forms of ID
- Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID
- Other ID need not include a photo — verify current list
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 Iowa's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.