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In Pennsylvania, first-time voters at a given polling location are required to present ID. This can be a photo or non-photo ID, such as a state-issued driver's license, a passport, or a document that includes the name and address that matches the voter registration. If a voter does not have a photo ID, they can use a confirmation issued by the county voter registration office or a non-photo ID issued by the U.S. government. It is recommended to review the candidates and measures on the ballot in advance and to try to vote at less busy times, as polls in Pennsylvania are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| First time voting at a polling place | Must show proof of identification |
| Acceptable forms of ID | Pennsylvania driver's license, PennDOT ID card, U.S. Government-issued ID, U.S. passport, U.S. Armed Forces ID, voter registration card |
| If no photo ID | Must show name and address |
| Polling place hours | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Provisional ballot | If your name is not on the voter roster, you may have the right to vote on a provisional ballot |
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First-time voters must bring photo ID
First-time voters in Pennsylvania must bring photo ID or non-photo ID to the polling place. This is a federal law. If you do not have a photo ID, you can use another form of ID, as long as it includes your name and address. For example, a voter registration card issued by the county voter registration office.
If you are a first-time voter, you must bring one of the following forms of photo identification: a Pennsylvania driver's license, a PennDOT ID card, a U.S. Government-issued ID, or a U.S. passport. If you are unable to provide one of these forms of photo identification, you can use a non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government.
It is important to note that this requirement only applies the first time you vote in a particular election district or polling place. Once you have voted at your polling place, you will not need to show ID again unless you move and are assigned to a new polling location.
If you are told that you need to present ID but do not have it, you have two options. You can either go home, get your ID, and then return to the polling place, or you can cast a provisional ballot.
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Non-photo ID is also accepted
In Pennsylvania, first-time voters at a given polling location must present ID. This can be a photo or non-photo ID. Non-photo ID is also accepted, so long as it includes your name and address. This could be a confirmation issued by the county voter registration office, such as a voter registration card, or a non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government. If you do not have a photo or non-photo ID, you can either go home, get ID, and return to the polling place, or you can cast a provisional ballot.
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You can vote if you're in line by 8pm
If you are in line at or before 8 p.m. (when polls close) in Pennsylvania, you will be allowed to cast your vote. If you are a first-time voter, you must bring a photo or non-photo ID. This can be a Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card, a U.S. passport, a U.S. Armed Forces ID, or a non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government. If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a confirmation issued by the county voter registration office, such as a voter registration card, as long as it includes your name and address. You can look up your polling place location online and review the voting system in your county. You can also see a demo of how the voting system works and review the candidates and measures on the ballot. If you need help voting, cannot use the voting system, or cannot go to a polling place because of a disability, you can learn about accessible voting options.
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You can cast a provisional ballot if you don't have ID
In Pennsylvania, first-time voters at a given polling location must present ID. This can be a state-issued driver's license or ID card, a passport, or some other document that includes both the name and address that matches your voter registration. If you are told you need to present ID but do not have it, you can either go home, get ID, and return to the polling place, or you can cast a provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot is used when poll workers have questions about a voter's eligibility. Anyone can request a provisional ballot. You will fill out, seal, sign, and date the ballot in your polling place, turn it over to the poll workers, and receive a receipt. Provisional ballots will be tabulated after county workers finish counting all other ballots, and they will pay special attention to making sure you are eligible to vote. Election results are not finalised until all provisional ballots that are eligible are counted.
If you are in line at or before 8 p.m. (when polls close), you will be allowed to cast your vote. If your name is not on the voter roster and you believe you registered to vote in your precinct, you may have the right to vote on a provisional ballot.
Provisional ballots are also used when a voter does not or cannot present photo ID when voting in person. You may have to return to show an acceptable form of ID within a few days, or the ballot will not count.
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You can review the candidates and measures on the ballot in advance
In Pennsylvania, only first-time voters at a given polling location need to present ID. This is a federal law. If you have voted at your polling place before, you do not need to show ID in order to vote. If it’s your first time voting at your polling place, you will need ID. This identification can include a state-issued driver’s license or ID card, passport, or some other document that includes both the name and address that matches your voter registration. A full list of acceptable IDs is available on the state’s website. If you are told you’re required to present ID but do not have it, you can either go home, get ID, and return to the polling place, or you can cast a provisional ballot.
If your name is not in the voter roster and you believe you registered to vote in your precinct, you may have the right to vote on a provisional ballot. If you need help voting, cannot use the voting system, or cannot go to a polling place because of a disability, learn about accessible voting options.
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Frequently asked questions
First-time voters in Pennsylvania must bring a photo or non-photo ID to the polling place. This can be a Pennsylvania driver's license, a PennDOT ID card, a U.S. passport, a U.S. Armed Forces ID, or a non-photo ID issued by the U.S. government. If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a confirmation issued by the county voter registration office, such as a voter registration card, as long as it includes your name and address.
If you are told you need to present ID but do not have it, you can either go home and get your ID, then return to the polling place, or you can cast a provisional ballot.
The polls close at 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania. If you are in line at or before 8 p.m., you will be allowed to cast your vote.
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