Idaho voter registration guide
- Register to vote (online): 25 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Postmarked by 25 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): Election Day
- If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Idaho registration using the Idaho voter registration lookup site.
- If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.
To register in Idaho you must:
- be 18 years old by Election Day
- be a citizen of the United States
- have resided in Idaho and in the county for at least 30 days before Election Day
- not be serving a sentence of imprisonment for a felony. Your voting rights are restored once you have completed your sentence, probation, and parole.
You can register online if you have an Idaho driver’s license or non-driver ID card.
- Visit the Idaho online voter registration site.
- Fill out all the required fields.
- You will be registered to vote as soon as you finish the workflow.
- You should receive your voter registration card in the mail within 2-3 weeks. If not, you might want to follow up with your local election office.
- The deadline to register to vote online is 25 days before Election Day.
If you are a first-time voter in Idaho, in addition to your voter registration form, you must include a copy of a current, valid photo ID and a copy of ONE of the following items showing your name and address:
- a current utility bill
- a bank statement
- a government check
- a paycheck
- a government document
Your voter registration will not be complete without this information.
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
Bring a current government-issued photo ID and proof of residence.
Acceptable photo IDs include:
- Idaho driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Idaho Transportation Department
- US passport or passport card
- Concealed weapons license issued by a county sheriff in Idaho
- Tribal ID with photo
- Any photo ID issued by the federal government
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
- Above photo ID with the correct address
- Proof of insurance
- Mortgage, lease, or rental agreement
- Property tax assessment, bill
- Utility bill (no cell bills)
- Bank/credit card statement
- Paystub/paycheck
- Intake document to a care facility
- Enrollment letter from an Idaho high school or university
- Letter from a social service agency
- Summary: Idaho has same day registration. You can register and vote during the early voting period and on Election Day.
- Where to go:
Go to your polling location. Click here to find your polling location..
- What to bring:
Bring a current government-issued photo ID and proof of residence.
Acceptable photo IDs include:
- Idaho driver's license or non-driver ID card issued by the Idaho Transportation Department
- US passport or passport card
- Concealed weapons license issued by a county sheriff in Idaho
- Tribal ID with photo
- Any photo ID issued by the federal government
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
- Above photo ID with the correct address
- Proof of insurance
- Mortgage, lease, or rental agreement
- Property tax assessment, bill
- Utility bill (no cell bills)
- Bank/credit card statement
- Paystub/paycheck
- Intake document to a care facility
- Enrollment letter from an Idaho high school or university
- Letter from a social service agency
- Need help? Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Voting rights are restored upon completion of prison, parole, and probation.
- You cannot vote while incarcerated.
- You cannot vote while on parole.
- You cannot vote while on probation.
- You can vote upon completion of your sentence.
- Financial obligations:
- parole fees
- probation fees
- Please visit Restore Your Vote for additional information.
Local election office
Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Statewide election office
This is the statewide agency that is ultimately responsible for Idaho elections. You can contact them with questions, but your local election office will probably respond faster.
Secretary of State P.O. Box 83720 State Capitol Bldg. Boise, ID 83720‐0080