Every primary and general election things could change and the polling place you voted at before may have been changed. PLEASE make sure ahead of time that you are aware of the correct polling location for your address/precinct.

You can register when you vote in person, mail a registration form to your county clerk, or visit your county clerk’s office during business hours. To register to vote in person, you will need a current photo ID and proof of residence. Register to vote using your primary Idaho residence.

Photo ID:

• Idaho Driver’s License

• Idaho Identification Card

• Passport or Federal ID

• Tribal ID Card

• Concealed Weapons License issued by a county sheriff in Idaho

Proof of Residence:

• Above photo ID with the correct address

• Proof of insurance

• Mortgage, lease, or rental agreement

• Property tax assessment, bill

• Utility bill (no cell bills)

• Bank/credit card statement

• Paystub/paycheck

• Intake document to a care facility

• Enrollment letter from an Idaho high school or university

• Letter from a social service agency

Requirements to register:

• Age 18 years or older

• United States Citizen

• Resident of Idaho for at least 30 days before the day of the election

• Individuals with a felony conviction may not register until the terms of their sentence have been completed

You will need to update your registration when you:

• Move

• Change your name

• Have not voted in the past four years

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When you register to vote, you can join a political party or remain unaffiliated. Your party choice can affect which primary election races you are eligible to vote in. Idaho has four registered political parties:

• Constitution Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Republican Party

To Change or Declare a Party Affiliation:

Submit a signed form to your county clerk to change your political party affiliation or become “unaffiliated”. If You Are Currently Affiliated With A Party: The signed form is due to the county clerk before the 10th Friday preceding the primary election. If You Are Currently Unaffiliated And Want To Affiliate: Unaffiliated voters can affiliate with a party on or before the primary Election Day. You can declare your party preference when checking in with a poll worker or submitting a party affiliation form to the county clerk.

Students: You can register and vote while attending college in Idaho or opt to maintain your registration status in your home state. You must be an Idaho resident to vote in Idaho elections. Am I considered a resident? The residence you consider to be your “home,” whether it be your college/university address or elsewhere, is the address you should use for voting. Be aware that changes to your declared residence may affect scholarships or stipends. Out-of-State Student: You may only be registered to vote in one place. If you’ve lived in Idaho for at least 30 days, you may register to vote in Idaho using an accepted form of ID and proof of residence.