District of Columbia ID Needed for Voter Registration

Identification is not required during registration but must be provided the first time you go to the polls.

If you are registering to vote in the District for the first time on election day, you must show proof of residence by providing one of the following types of documents:

• Current and valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID
• Government check or paycheck
• Bank statement
• Current utility bill or lease
• Other government document showing your name and current District address