Voter ID

Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. Most voters will simply show their driver’s license, but there are many other acceptable photo IDs. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID.

If a voter cannot show an acceptable photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form. If absentee-by-mail voters are unable to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot envelope, they can also fill out an ID Exception Form to return with their ballot. (See ID Exceptions below.)

Note: Military and overseas voters casting ballots under special provisions for these voters are required to submit a photocopy of their ID or an ID Exception Form when returning their ballot.

Free Photo ID Cards

All county boards of elections can issue free voter photo IDs to registered voters in their county. To get a free voter photo ID card, the voter must provide their name, date of birth, and the last four digits of their social security number, and have their photo taken. Email the Randolph County Board of Elections

For more information on voter ID, visit the NC State Board of Elections.