Chapter 5.Registering to Vote, this link opens in a new browser tab.
5.F. Documentation Needed To Register To Vote, this link opens in a new browser tab.
5.F.5. Other Registration Documentation That Has Been Accepted In The Past
The state allows Election Judges some leeway in what documentation is acceptable.
While we cannot list every ID that has ever been accepted in Illinois, we can provide a list of IDs that have commonly been accepted:
table. two columns, eight rows.
row one, column one. column header. Establish Voter's Identity
row one, column two. column header. Establish Voter's Current Address
new row. A state issued identification card.
Current auto insurance card where Election Day is within the insurance coverage period.
new row. A current US passport or passport card.
A government issued letter or form addressed to the registrant with a printed address and an issue date.
new row. Identification that meets Real ID requirements.
A business form addressed to the registrant with a printed address and an issue date.
new row. The Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card
A copy of a current paycheck stub with printed address.
new row. Voter Registration card.
Other federal, state, or local government document with a date that shows the registrant's name and address preprinted.
new row. US Military ID.
A copy of a current government check with printed address.
bew row. A Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card
Because the FOID card has a renewal period of 10 (ten) years, it is not a good choice for proving residency unless the card was issued within months of the election date.
A postmarked envelope addressed to the registrant
If challenged, only one envelope can be used to establish current address.
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