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Originally posted by Almodusa
(New Yorker here) So since my identification isn't verified, I assume I would have to show ID on Tuesday? Would it just be a picture ID (college ID/passport) or does it need to include my home address because I don't currently have the state ID nor any gov't check or utility bills under my name?
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What Type of ID Do I Need to Vote?
Only two classes of New York voters have to show ID before voting: (1) first-time voters who registered by mail or registration drive whose driver’s license numbers or the last four digits of their Social Security numbers were not verified by the state; and (2) those who did not include a copy of an eligible ID with the mailed or registration drive application.
These voters will need to either submit a copy of one of the acceptable IDs in advance, show ID while voting in person, or mail a copy with their absentee ballot.
For those voters, acceptable ID includes a (i) current and valid photo identification such as a student ID, or (ii) current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and address