ATLANTA — It's Election Day in Georgia, and voters are getting out to pack the polls to cast ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election.
11Alive wants to make sure Georgia voters are prepared ahead of Election Day. All registered voters are required to show a photo ID at the poll. The Secretary of State's Office said this allows county officials to ensure it's you when casting your ballot.
Here is a look at the acceptable forms of ID when Georgians vote.
What IDs can I use to vote in person?
In Georgia, there are seven different acceptable forms of identification a person can bring with them to their voting precinct.
- A valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
- A Georgia driver's license -- even if expired
- Student ID from a Georgia public College or University
- Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of the state
- A valid U.S. passport ID
- A valid U.S. military photo ID containing a photograph of the voter
- A valid tribal photo ID containing a photograph of the voter
For additional information on what's required, visit the state's website.
11Alive is committed to helping you vote confidently by understanding the 2024 election issues that impact you. Our goal is to educate and inform about the election process. We plan to do that by verifying facts, providing context, and explaining the system. Get more election resources here at 11alive.com/vote.