Minnesota: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

Minnesota voter ID

• In-person voter ID requirements

  If your Minnesota voter registration is current and active, you do not need to show ID when you vote in person in Minnesota.

  If you need to register or to update your registration for any reason when you vote, you will need to show proof of residence to vote. Proof of residence includes:

  • A Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, ID, or receipt for any of these that has your current name and address
  • A tribal ID with your name, address, photo, and signature

  If you don't have one of those, bring a combination of other photo ID and another document that shows your current name and address:

  • Accepted photo IDs include an out-of-state driver's license or ID, US passport, US military or veteran ID, Tribal ID with name, signature and photo, Minnesota university, college, technical college, or high school ID;
  • Accepted documents to prove your residence include a current residential lease or rental agreement valid through Election Day, current student fee statement, or a utility bill or bank statement with a date less than 30 days old.

• Absentee voter ID requirements

  If you've voted in Minnesota before or provided ID at the time of registration, you don't need to provide ID to vote by mail.

  If you're a first time Minnesota voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered, you'll need to provide a copy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:

  • A copy of a current photo ID showing your name and photograph
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address

    If you want to register and cast your absentee ballot at the same time in person you will have to show proof of residence. Proof of residence includes:

    • A Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, ID, or receipt for any of these that has your current name and address
    • A tribal ID with your name, address, photo, and signature

    If you don't have one of those, bring a combination of other photo ID and another document that shows your current name and address:

    • Accepted photo IDs include an out-of-state driver's license or ID, US passport, US military or veteran ID, tribal ID with name, signature and photo, Minnesota university, college, technical college, or high school ID;
    • Accepted documents to prove your residence include a current residential lease or rental agreement valid through Election Day, current student fee statement, or a utility bill or bank statement with a date less than 30 days old.