Voter Registration

To vote in Iowa, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen,

  • An Iowa resident, and

  • At least 17 years old. A person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before election day. In the case of primary elections, a person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before the corresponding regular election.

Proof of ID:

If you do not have an Iowa driver’s license, you may use a photo ID that is current, valid, and contains an expiration date. The following are acceptable IDs:

  • Iowa non-operator ID, out-of-state driver’s license or non-operator ID

  • U.S. passport, U.S. military or veteran ID

  • ID card issued by employer

  • Student ID issued by Iowa high school or college

  • Tribal ID card/document

Proof of Residence:

If your photo ID does not contain your current address, you may use another document (paper or electronic format) to prove where you live if it contains your name and current address and is current within 45 days. The following are acceptable proofs of residence:

  • Residential lease, utility bill (including a cell phone bill)

  • Bank statement, paycheck,government check or other government document

  • Property tax statement

“You’ve got to vote, vote, vote, vote. That’s it; that’s the way we move forward.”— Michelle Obama