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Indiana Voter Registration Guide

Current voter registration requirements, birth certificate ordering information, voter ID rules, deadlines, and official election office links for Indiana.

POC: Yes - ActivePhoto ID required
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Active POC Law
POC Law (Not Enforced)
No POC Requirement
Voter ID Requirement
Government-issued photo ID is required for in-person voting; voters without acceptable ID cast provisional ballots and have until noon 10 days after the election to cure or claim an exemption
Online Registration
Available
Registration Deadline
29 days before election (county deadlines are published each cycle; e.g., Apr 6, 2026 primary and Oct 5, 2026 general)
Proof of Citizenship Law
Yes - Active
NoteIndiana expanded DPOC requirements in 2025 via HEA 1264 (existing registrants) and HEA 1680 (new registrants using temporary ID numbers). Active litigation: LWV of Indiana v. Morales (S.D. Ind., filed Oct 21, 2025) challenges both laws under NVRA (validated Mar 13, 2026).

What to Do Now

  1. 1Check if you have one of the accepted documents (passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate)
  2. 2If your name has changed, get a passport in your current legal name
  3. 3Order your birth certificate now if you don't have one
  4. 4Verify your voter registration is current
  5. 5Keep originals safe - the SAVE Act requires originals, not photocopies

Frequently Asked Questions