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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Indiana by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 29 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Indiana varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared with provide your Indiana driver's license number as issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. If you don't have an Indiana driver's license, provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you don't have an Indiana driver's lciense number, or a social security number, then you will be able to indicate 'None' on your application.
Your state voter ID number is your ten digit Indiana issued driver's license number. If you do not possess an Indiana driver's license then provide the last four digits of your social security number. Please indicate which number was provided. (Indiana Code 3-7-13-13).
You will need a valid Indiana driver’s license or Indiana state-issued identification card.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Indiana can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Indiana, you need to be registered to vote at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Indiana does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 29 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Indiana, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 29 days in advance.
Indiana residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Indiana gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Indiana’s Secretary of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 28 days before Election Day and ends 1 day before Election Day (at 12 PM). However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the Indiana Secretary of State website, you must present a government-issued photo ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Indiana’s voter ID laws.
Your photo ID must:
NOTE: An ID issued by the US Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or Veterans Administration), the Indiana National Guard, or a Native American Indian tribe or band recognized by the United States government is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that the document has an "Indefinite" expiration date.
In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient.
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Indiana.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Indiana, you can find more information on this page from the Indiana Secretary of State.
According to the Indiana Secretary of State, to vote absentee-by-mail in Indiana, a voter must be able to personally mark their own ballot and sign their name to the completed ballot security envelope and have a reason to request an absentee vote- by- mail ballot:
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person.
Indiana provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Indiana’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voter Registration | Indiana Secretary of State Accessed July 10, 2024
Absentee Voting | Indiana Secretary of State. Accessed July 24, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
ID Requirements | Indiana Secretary of State. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Voters with Disabilities | Indiana Secretary of State. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Indiana Voter Portal. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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