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What do you need to bring to vote in Shelby County?

You don’t need a voter registration card. However, you do need a photo ID.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Early voting wraps up Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

Here’s a look at what voters heading to the polls need to bring.

You don’t need a voter registration card. However, you do need a photo ID.

Any of the following IDs are acceptable, even if expired:

  • A Tennessee State issued driver license with your photo
  • United States Passport
  • Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
  • Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
  • United States Military photo ID
  • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo

College student IDs and photo IDs not issued by the federal or Tennessee state government are NOT acceptable. That includes county or city-issued photo IDs, such as library cards, or driver’s licenses issued by other states.

During early voting, you may vote at any early voting location. Hours may vary, and you can find the dates and times for early voting HERE.

On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you have moved, find correct polling place for your current address. To find your polling site, click HERE.

You may not use cell phones for conversations, photography, or recordings in the polling place, under Tennessee law. You may, however, use them for information to aid in your voting choices.

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