Voter ID Needed

Beginning January 1, 2012, all voters must present an ID, meeting the requirements below, containing the voter’s name and photograph, whether voting early or on Election Day. These requirements DO NOT apply to elections in 2011.

What form of photo ID do I need to bring?

· Tennessee driver’s license with your photo,

· United States Passport,

· Department of Safety photo ID,

· Photo ID issued by the federal or state government,

· United States Military photo ID, or

· Gun permit card with your photo

What forms of photo ID are NOT acceptable?

· A college photo lD

· A photo ID not issued by the federal or state government

Who is exempt?

· Voters who vote absentee by mail. (View requirements to vote absentee at http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/bymail. htm)

· Voters who are residents in a licensed nursing home or assisted living center and who vote at the facility

· Voters who are hospitalized

· Voters with a religious objection to being photographed

· Voters who are indigent and unable to obtain a photo ID without paying a fee

What if I don’t bring a photo ID to the polling place?

· If you do not bring a photo ID and you are not exempt (see above exemptions), you must vote a provisional ballot.

· You will then have two (2) business days after the election to return to the county election commission office to show a valid photo ID.

What if I don’t have a photo ID?

· You may obtain a free photo ID from the Tennessee Department of Safety.

Where can I find out more information?

· Call or visit your county election commission, or

· Visit our website at htto:/Itn.gov/sos/elections

Please notify your county election commission if your residence changes.

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Division of Elections

312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 9 th Floor · Nashville, TN 37243

Mark Goins, Coordinator of Elections

Phone: 1-877-850-4959

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