Voter ID
Ohio Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for Ohio elections.
Strict Photo ID Required
Ohio requires a photo ID to vote in person.
Ohio requires an unexpired photo ID to vote in person (driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport or passport card, or military ID). A voter without one casts a provisional ballot; recent legislation changed the post-election cure process, so verify current rules with the Ohio Secretary of State. Voters with a religious objection to being photographed may sign an affidavit.
Photo required?
Yes
Without ID?
Provisional ballot
Enforcement
Strict
Accepted forms of ID
- Ohio driver's license
- Ohio state ID
- U.S. passport or passport card
- U.S. 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 Ohio's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.