sos.ri.gov Voter Identification Card Rhode Island : Secretary of State

Name of the Organization : Rhode Island Secretary of State
Type of Facility : RI Voter Identification Card
Country : Rhode Island, USA

Website : http://sos.ri.gov/elections/voterid/

RI Voter Identification Card :

Poll workers will ask you to show a current and valid photo ID when you vote at your polling place. Voter ID strengthens the public’s faith in the integrity of our elections by enabling poll workers to match a voter’s face to the name they give at the polls.

Related : Rhode Island Board of Elections Voter Registration : www.statusin.org/8009.html

Protecting your vote:
** We will provide a free Voter ID to voters who don’t already have a current and valid Photo ID
** No eligible voter will be turned away at the polls. Voters who do not bring an acceptable ID to their polling place can vote using a standard Provisional Ballot. The ballot will be counted if the signature they give at their polling place matches the signature on their voter registration
** Mail ballots do not require ID

How to Obtain a Free Voter ID:
You will not need a Voter ID card if you already have a valid and current Photo ID. If you need a Voter ID, we will provide you with a free one.

You must provide one of these proofs of identity:
** Employee ID card;
** ID card provided by a commercial establishment;
** Credit or debit card;
** Military ID card;
** Student ID card;
** Health club ID card;
** Insurance plan ID card;
** Public housing ID card;

If you don’t have one of those proofs of identity, you must bring one of the following documents. It must include your name and be dated since November 6, 2012, unless the document is intended to be of a permanent nature such as a pardon or discharge:
** Utility bill;
** Bank statement;
** Government paycheck;
** Document issued by a government agency;
** Official elections document issued by a government agency, dated for the election in which the registered voter is providing it as proof of identity;
** Voter notification issued by a governmental agency;
** Public housing ID card issued by a governmental agency;
** Lease or rental statement or agreement issued by a governmental agency;
** Student ID card issued by a governmental institution/agency or non-governmental institution/agency;
** Tuition statement or bill issued by a governmental agency;
** Insurance plan card or drug discount card issued by a government agency;
** Discharge certificates, pardons, or other official documents issued to the registered voter by a governmental agency in connection with the resolution of a criminal case, indictment, sentence or other matter;
** Public transit authority senior citizen and disabled discount ID card issued by a governmental agency;
** ID documents issued by governmental disability agencies;
** ID documents issued by homeless shelters and other temporary or transitional facilities;
** Drug prescription issued by a government doctor or other governmental health care provider;
** Property tax statement issued by a governmental agency;
** Vehicle registration issued by a governmental agency; or
** Vehicle certificate of ownership issued by a governmental agency

Where to Get a Free Voter ID:
Registered voters who don’t have an acceptable current and valid Photo ID can get a free Voter ID at our office in Providence during normal business hours. We will also come to your community. To invite us to provide free Voter IDs at your organization or event, contact us at 222-2340, TTY 711 or elections AT sos.ri.gov