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WHO CAN VOTE IN INDIANA?

To vote in Indiana, an individual must be a citizen of the U.S. who will be least 18 years of age at the time of the next general, municipal or special election (November 3, 2026). The voter must have resided in their precinct for 30 days prior to the election.

There are many misconceptions surrounding who can and cannot vote in the state of Indiana, leading to suppressed voter turnout for certain groups that do have the right to vote.A step-by-step look at the absentee-by-mail ballot process.Hoosiers

Who Have Been Previously Incarcerated

After a conviction, you get your right to vote back the day you leave prison in Indiana. People who have been previously incarcerated should check their registration, and re-register to vote if it has been canceled. Individuals on parole, probation, home detention, or people who are in jail awaiting trial can vote. People who are in a community corrections program, such as work release or electronic monitoring, can vote. Learn more and view corresponding Indiana code.

Transgender People

Transgender people can vote, even if their gender does not match what is listed on their government issued ID. Transgender people must be registered with the name that is listed on their government issued ID. Full list of accepted photo ID forms below.

Recently Naturalized Citizens

Recently naturalized Americans have the same voting rights as someone who was born in the U.S. Visit our Know Your Rights Page to learn more. Recursos en Español:

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Students

College students have a right to register and vote in the place they truly consider to be “home” — whether their dorm room, apartment or parents’ house. High school students who will turn 18 by November 5, 2024 may register to vote before the registration deadline even if they have not yet turned 18.

In Indiana, you can register to vote online if you have an identity document issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, such as an Indiana Driver's License or state ID. If you do not have one of those documents, you’ll need to register by mail or at an approved voter registration location. A new law requires the identities of first-time Indiana voters to be verified. If your identity cannot be verified, you’ll be asked to show additional documentation of residency (official mail that matches the name and address on your registration paperwork) when you go to vote.

When you go to vote in person, you’ll need to meet the identification requirements below. A student ID form a private college will not meet this requirement.

Individuals with Disabilities

Each polling place in the state of Indiana must have at least one accessible voting machine and each location must be physically accessible. Voters that require assistance may designate a relative or friend to assist them at the polling place, or receive assistance from one of two poll workers who have completed the Affidavit of Voter Assistance at the Polls.

PHOTO ID REQUIREMENTS

Public Law 109-2005, as amended, requires Indiana residents to present a government-issued photo ID before casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day.

Under Indiana Code 3-5-2.1-84, which defines "proof of identification", your photo ID must meet 4 criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes. It Must:

1. Display your photo
2. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record. Conform does not mean identical. Below are examples of names that would conform to "Robert John Crew"

  • Robert John Crew

  • Robert J. Crew

  • Robert Crew

  • R. John Crew

  • R. J. Crew

  • Bob John Crew

  • Bob J. Crew

  • Bob Crew

  • John Crew

  • J. Crew

  1. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 5, 2024)
    NOTE: An ID issued by the US Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or Veterans Administration), the Indiana National Guard, or a Native American Indian tribe or band recognized by the United States government is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that the document has an "Indefinite" expiration date.

  2. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government

In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient.

NOTE: Effective July 1, 2025, a document issued by an educational institution may not be used as “proof of identification” for this purpose

For information on College Students click here.

If you are unable or unwilling to present an ID meeting these requirements, you may cast a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and either provide the necessary documentation or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn about BMV election day services and getting an photo ID here: https://www.in.gov/bmv/branch-locations-and-hours/bmv-branch-map/election-hours-and-services/.