Voter ID
Virginia Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for Virginia elections.
Photo ID Requested (Not Strictly Required)
Virginia asks for ID, but you can still vote without one.
Virginia requests photo ID to vote in person. A voter without acceptable ID may sign an ID Confirmation Statement and cast a regular ballot, or otherwise vote a provisional ballot.
Photo required?
Requested
Without ID?
You can still vote
Enforcement
Not strict
Accepted forms of ID
- Virginia driver's license
- U.S. passport
- Valid student ID from a Virginia school
- Government-issued photo ID
- Voter registration card
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 Virginia's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.