Voter ID begins with the May 2024 primary

  • No election in Nebraska will require voter ID until the May 2024 statewide primary.

  • Every election in Nebraska after the May 2024 primary will require voter ID. Most people will probably use their driver’s license or state ID for the new voter ID law. According to the Secretary of State’s office, more than 97 percent of Nebraska voters have a driver’s license or state ID. Nebraskans can use these IDs to vote under Nebraska’s new voter ID law:

  • Nebraska driver’s license (from DMV)

  • Nebraska state ID (from DMV)

  • Nebraska college ID (public or private)

  • Nebraska political subdivision ID (State/county/city/public school ID, etc.)

  • ?  Passport

  • ?  Military ID

  • ?  Tribal ID

  • ?  Hospital/assisted living facility/nursing home record


ID must have your name and photo. The ID can be expired.

Examples of what will not be accepted: Birth certificate, Social Security card, Medicare/Medicaid card, store membership card, out-of-state driver’s license, out-of-state student ID, utility bill, bank statement.

How voter ID will work:

  • Voting in person at the polls: Present a valid photo ID or vote provisionally.

  • Voting early at the election office: Present a valid photo ID or vote provisionally.

  • Voting early by mail: Write Nebraska driver’s license/state ID number on ballot application or enclose a copy of valid photo ID or reasonable impediment certification with your ballot application.

    If you forget your ID, you will fill out a provisional ballot. For your ballot to count, you will need to present a valid photo ID to your county election office on or before the Tuesday after the election.

    If you don’t have a valid ID, you can get a state ID for free (for voting purposes) from the Nebraska DMV. You will need to bring certain documents to get a state ID, so check with the DMV website ahead of your visit.

    If you need a copy of your birth certificate to get a free state ID, you can get a free certified copy of your Nebraska birth certificate from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. This is only available if you do not have an ID and need a state ID for voting purposes.

    If you cannot get an ID due to disability/illness, religious objection to being photographed, or lack of documents to obtain a free state ID, you can complete a reasonable impediment certification.

    For more information about voter ID, contact the Clerk’s Office at 308-254-2141 or information is on the Secretary of State’s website: VoterID.Nebraska.gov