To register to vote by mail you need to provide your state driver’s license number or state ID number. If you have not been issued a state driver’s license or state ID, you will need to provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you have none of these, write NONE in box #10b of your voter registration application. This is required by law. To register at the polling place on Election Day, you must have authorized proof of residence.
This includes:
- A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card or receipt for any of these
- A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials
- A Tribal ID card that contains your picture, name, address and signature
- A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address
- A notice of late registration sent to you by your county auditor or city clerk
- A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath
- An employee of the residential facility where you live who can confirm your address with a signed oath
- Both 1) a phot ID from the list below and 2) a current bill from the list below with your name and address in the precinct
Photo IDs (may be expired)
- Minnesota driver’s license
- Minnesota ID card
- United States passport
- United States military ID card
- Tribal ID or veteran’s card that includes a signature
- Minnesota University, College or Technical College ID card
Bills (delivered electronically or by mail)
- Utility bill due within 30 days of election day (telephone, TV, internet service, electric, gas, solid waste, sewer services, water)
- Rent or mortgage statement dated within 30 days of election day
- Current student fee statement
- Credit card or bank statement dated within 30 days
You must re-register if your name or address changes or you have not voted in more than four years.
