§ 10005 Voter Id Prohibition

Elections Code·California

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This law says local cities and counties can't make you show ID just to vote or hand in a ballot unless a higher state or federal rule says they must.

Key Takeaways

•Local governments (cities and counties) cannot require ID for voting or ballot submission.
•The rule only applies if a state or federal law already says ID is needed.
•It covers any place where ballots are cast or turned in, like polling places or vote centers.

Example

Maria goes to her town's polling place to vote and the clerk asks her for a driver's license before she can cast her ballot.

Because of this law, the town cannot ask for Maria's ID unless a state or federal law specifically requires it, so the clerk must let her vote without seeing her license.

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§ 10005 Voter Id Prohibition

A local government shall not enact or enforce any charter provision, ordinance, or regulation requiring a person to present identification for the purpose of voting or submitting a ballot at any polling place, vote center, or other location where ballots are cast or submitted, unless required by state or federal law. For the purpose of this section, “local government” means any charter or general law city, charter or general law county, or any city and county. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 990, Sec. 2. (SB 1174) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

local government identification voting ballot state or federal law

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10005.

§ 10005 Voter Id Prohibition

Elections Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10005 Voter Id Prohibition

This law says local cities and counties can't make you show ID just to vote or hand in a ballot unless a higher state or federal rule says they must.

Key Takeaways

•Local governments (cities and counties) cannot require ID for voting or ballot submission.
•The rule only applies if a state or federal law already says ID is needed.
•It covers any place where ballots are cast or turned in, like polling places or vote centers.

Example

Maria goes to her town's polling place to vote and the clerk asks her for a driver's license before she can cast her ballot.

Because of this law, the town cannot ask for Maria's ID unless a state or federal law specifically requires it, so the clerk must let her vote without seeing her license.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10005 Voter Id Prohibition

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

local government identification voting ballot state or federal law

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10005.

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