Registration
Indiana registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Indiana Voting Guide
Use this Indiana voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Generated from structured state voting models and official-source links.
At a Glance
Indiana voting quick facts
Voter ID
Indiana is listed as Strict photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 6:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
All registered voters in Indiana are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at the county election board office beginning 28 days before Election Day.
Felony Voting Rights
In Indiana, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 3 more.
Register
Indiana voter registration options
Indiana voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted.
Online Available
Indiana residents with a valid Indiana driver’s license will be able to register to vote online. Online registration deadline is 29 days before Election Day
- Online registration must be completed 29 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
Return the completed form to your county’s voter registration office or the Indiana Election Division according to the registration deadline requirements.
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 29 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Return the completed form to your county’s voter registration office or the Indiana Election Division according to the registration deadline requirements. In person registration deadline is 29 days before Election Day
- In-person registration must be completed 29 days before Election Day.
military overseas Available
Fill out a registration and absentee ballot Federal Post Card Application, Standard Form 76 (enclosed)
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
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Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk. Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment. Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application. Check your voter registration status online by visiting this site
Identification
Indiana voter ID laws
Indiana voter ID rule: Strict photo ID.
Strict photo ID
Indiana voter ID rule: Strict photo ID.
Code: Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-84, Ind. Code § 3-10-1-7.2, and Ind. Code § 3-11-8-25.1
If you do not have ID
- A voter who is unable or unwilling to provide proof of identification may cast a provisional ballot.
- The provisional ballot will be counted only if the voter appears before the election board by noon on the Monday following the election and: - presents acceptable identification, or - executes an affidavit stating that the voter is indigent or has a religious objection to being photographed.
- The provisional ballot must also not have been challenged or issued provisionally for another reason.
Polling Places
Indiana poll hours
Polling places in Indiana are generally open 6:00 AM-6:00 PM.
6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Polling Places in Indiana are open from 6am to 6pm local time. For those counties that are now on Central time, polling locations will observe these times in central time.
Absentee Voting
Indiana absentee and mail voting
All registered voters in Indiana are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at the county election board office beginning 28 days before Election Day.
Absentee Voting In Indiana
All registered voters in Indiana are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at the county election board office beginning 28 days before Election Day.
Ways to Vote
Indiana voting options
Voting options available in Indiana.
Voting In Person at the Polls
In Indiana polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on the date of an election.
Voting By Absentee Ballot
An individual is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on the day of an election
In-Person Absentee Voting
All registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote early in-person. Contact your County Clerk’s office to find locations and hours for early voting. Early Voting Begins Twenty-eight days before election (in-person absentee) and ends at noon the day before Election Day. Remember, a valid photo ID is required to vote early in-person.
Eligibility
Indiana voter eligibility
Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
Age requirements
Voting age: You will be at least 18 years of age on or before the next General or Municipal Election
Registration age: If you’re 17, you may register and vote in the primary election if you turn 18 on or before the next general or municipal election.
To register to vote in the State of Indiana , an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- You are both a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana; and
- You are not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime; and
- You have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election; and
- You are registered to vote.
Voting Rights
Indiana felony conviction voting rights
In Indiana, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Lost Only While Incarcerated; Automatic Restoration After Release
In Indiana, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 2, § 8; Ind. Code §§ 3-7-13-5, 3-7-13-6, 11-10-12-4
Work and Voting
Indiana time off for voting
No specific law requiring time off to vote.
Time off status: No
No specific law requiring time off to vote.
Indiana - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
No specific law requiring time off to vote.
Lookup
Indiana voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, check early voting locations, and 2 more.
Sources
Indiana official voting resources
Questions
Common Indiana questions
Can I register to vote online in Indiana?
Indiana lists online voter registration as available. Indiana residents with a valid Indiana driver’s license will be able to register to vote online. Online registration deadline is 29 days before Election Day
What voter ID rule does Indiana use?
Indiana is listed as Strict photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Indiana?
Polling places in Indiana are generally open 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Indiana voter registration or polling place?
The Indiana voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, check early voting locations, and 2 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Indiana?
In Indiana, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.