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State of Rhode Island Board of Elections

Voter ID

Rhode Island state law 17-19-24.2 requires all voters to present valid photo identification prior to voting at the polls in all elections beginning in 2014. Voters will need to present one of the following forms of photo ID:

Photo ID

RI Driver's License or Permit
RI Voter ID Card *
U.S. Passport
ID issued by a U.S. educational institution
U.S. military ID
ID card issued by the United States or the State of Rhode Island
Government issued medical card
Tribal ID

The Rhode Island Secretary of State's office is issuing free voter photo ID cards to individuals who do not possess any of the valid Photo IDs listed above. See the Secretary of State's website for additional information on the program, or call 401-222-2340.

Any voter who is unable to present valid identification at the polls will be required to cast a provisional ballot.

Identification is not required to vote by mail ballot.