Do I need to provide ID when I vote by absentee ballot?
All absentee voters must include a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of voter ID include:
  • Alabama college, university photo ID technical or professional school photo ID
  • Alabama hunting or fishing license
  • Alabama pistol / revolver permit
  • Birth certificate
  • Court record of adoption
  • Court record of name change
  • Employee photo ID
  • Government document that shows the name and address of the voter
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Naturalization document
  • Social Security card
  • US passport
  • Utility bill, bank statement, government paycheck, or paycheck with voter's name and address
  • Valid electronic benefits transfer card
  • Valid ID card (authorized by law) issued by the State of or by any of the other 49 states or issued by the US government
  • Valid Medicaid or Medicare card
  • Valid pilot's license
  • Valid US military ID

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1. Do I need to provide ID when I register to vote?
2. Do I need to provide ID when I vote by absentee ballot?
3. I've missed the absentee ballot application deadline. Is there anything I can do?