Voter ID
North Carolina Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for North Carolina elections.
Strict Photo ID Required
North Carolina requires a photo ID to vote in person.
North Carolina requires photo ID to vote. A voter without one may complete a photo-ID Exception Form citing a reasonable impediment and cast a provisional ballot, reviewed by the county board. (North Carolina's photo-ID rules have been subject to ongoing litigation — verify current requirements before voting.)
Photo required?
Yes
Without ID?
Provisional ballot
Enforcement
Strict
Accepted forms of ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Military 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 North Carolina's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.