Voter ID
Tennessee Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for Tennessee elections.
Strict Photo ID Required
Tennessee requires a photo ID to vote in person.
Tennessee requires photo ID to vote in person; expired IDs are accepted. A voter without acceptable ID may cast a provisional ballot and must show ID afterward for it to count.
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 Tennessee's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.