Federal & State Lawfederalstatelaw.com
Back to Questions
civil-rightsIN

How do I register to vote in Indiana?

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: 2026-05-17

Indiana operates online registration and one of the country's first strict photo-ID voting laws (upheld in Crawford v. Marion County Election Board, 553 U.S. 181 (2008)).

1. Eligibility (Ind. Const. art. II; Ind. Code § 3-7-13-1)

  • U.S. citizen.
  • 18 years old by Election Day.
  • Indiana resident of the precinct for 30 days before the election.
  • Not currently imprisoned following a felony conviction — voting rights restored automatically upon release (Ind. Code § 3-7-13-4).
  • Not adjudicated mentally incompetent.

    • 2. How to Register

  • Online: indianavoters.in.gov (requires Indiana DL/ID).
  • Paper: download from Secretary of State, return to county voter registration office.
  • In person: BMV, county clerk, NVRA agencies, public libraries.

    • 3. Deadline

  • 29 days before Election Day (Ind. Code § 3-7-13-10).
  • No same-day registration.

    • 4. ID Requirements

  • Indiana DL/ID or last 4 of SSN at registration.
  • At the polls: strict photo ID required (Ind. Code § 3-11-8-25.1) — Indiana DL, state ID, US passport, military ID, or US government photo ID. Must be current or expired after the most recent general election. State IDs are free at BMV for voting purposes.

    • 5. College Students

  • Indiana state university and college IDs qualify as photo ID if they meet the statutory criteria (issued by a public Indiana institution, photo, expiration date).

    • This is legal information, not legal advice.

    When to Talk to a Lawyer
    • Your registration was improperly denied or purged
    • You have a felony conviction with disputed restoration status
    • You were challenged at the polls for ID problems and your provisional ballot was rejected
    Related Statutes & Laws
    • Ind. Const. art. II
    • Ind. Code § 3-7-13-1
    • Ind. Code § 3-7-13-10
    • Ind. Code § 3-7-13-4
    • Ind. Code § 3-11-8-25.1

    This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.