Voter ID
New Hampshire Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for New Hampshire elections.
Strict Photo ID Required
New Hampshire requires a photo ID to vote in person.
New Hampshire requires photo ID to vote in person. The state's voter-ID and registration rules changed under 2024's HB 1569 and are subject to ongoing litigation — a federal court in May 2026 ordered some affidavit options restored. Because the rules are unsettled, confirm current requirements with the New Hampshire Secretary of State or your local clerk before voting.
Photo required?
Yes
Without ID?
Provisional ballot
Enforcement
Strict
Accepted forms of ID
- New Hampshire driver's license
- State-issued photo ID
- U.S. passport
- Other photo ID accepted by NH — 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 New Hampshire's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.