

Iowa Voting Guide
By Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Legally reviewed by Steven J. Ellison, Esq. | Last reviewed April 23, 2024
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Welcome to FindLaw's Iowa Voter Guide. Learn about voter eligibility, registration, required voter identification, and registration deadlines. It also includes 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 can vote if you are a U.S. citizen, an Iowa resident, and at least 18 years old.
Until 2020, Iowa was the only state that permanently banned felons from voting. In August 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds passed a constitutional amendment allowing felons to vote once they complete their prison sentence. This includes parole and probation.
You can't vote if the courts have deemed you mentally incompetent.
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
If you already have a driver’s license, you can register at the Iowa Department of Transportation website.
Overseas
Iowa military members and overseas citizens can register and vote by absentee ballot. You can obtain your absentee voting 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 state ID from the State of Iowa.
Iowa Voting Resources
Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.



