All details related to photo identification in North Carolina can be found on the Voter ID page created by the State Board of Elections! To access all the details on the NC voter photo identification requirements, click the links below.

NCSBE Voter ID Page

Approved List of Student and Public Employee ID's

Data Visualization - Issued Voter ID Cards

Registered voters can request and receive a photo identification for voting purposes from the Board of Elections for free! To obtain your free NC Voter Photo ID Card, please visit our office during regular business hours. Upon arrival, you will need to complete an NC Voter Photo ID Card Request Form prior to receiving your ID. The form will require you to provide the following information: 

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
• Signature 

Registered voters who are requesting a replacement card for the following reasons can request a new card by mail, in-person, or by telephone:

• Lost or Defaced Identification Card
• Name Change (Must submit a voter registration update form first)

NC Voter ID Cards will be issued from the Board of Elections during regular business hours except during the time period between the end of One-Stop voting and Election Day for each election. These cards are valid for 10 years from the date of issuance. 

NC Voter Photo ID Card Request Form 

Check out our new overview video on photo identification in North Carolina! You can also click this link to access the video.