

Iowa Voting Guide
By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Steven J. Ellison, Esq. | Last reviewed October 10, 2022
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw’s team of legal writers and attorneys and in accordance with our editorial standards.
The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area.
Find answers to your questions about voting in FindLaw's Iowa Voter Guide. On this page you will find information about voter eligibility, voter registration, required voter identification, and registration deadlines. You will also find links to help you locate your polling place and information about how to vote in person or by absentee ballot, as well as special accommodations for Iowa voters with disabilities.
Am I eligible to vote in Iowa?
In Iowa, you are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, an Iowa resident and at least 18 years of age.
You CANNOT register and vote if you have been judged mentally incompetent to do so in a court, or if you have ever been convicted of a felony crime.
Iowa's state constitution permanently bars people convicted of felony offenses from voting or holding public office. An amendment to the constitution has been proposed to allow former offenders to regain voting rights. Until that passes, the Governor's Office has issued Executive Order No. 7, which restores voting rights for most Iowans convicted of felonies. Learn more about Executive Order No. 7 and voting rights restoration.
How to Register in Iowa
There are several ways to register to vote in Iowa. This includes registering:
Voter ID Card
Get a free Iowa Voter ID card If you do not have a valid driver's license or a non-operator's ID. Register at your county auditor's office.
Online
Register at the Iowa Department of Transportation website if you already have an Iowa driver's license or ID. If not, you need to get one first.
Overseas
Iowa military members and citizens living overseas can register and vote by absentee ballot. Get your application through the FVAP.
By Mail
Print out this form, complete it, and mail it to your county auditor's office. You must have a driver's license or ID from the state of Iowa.
Iowa Voting Resources
Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.



