Section 22-3-118 - Proof of Identity.

WY Stat § 22-3-118 (2019) (N/A)
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22-3-118. Proof of identity.

(a) Unless a voter is challenged pursuant to W.S. 22-15-101 through 22-15-109, no identification shall be required when:

(i) Voting in person or by mail after having registered in person; or

(ii) Voting in person or by mail after having registered by mail and having previously voted in a Wyoming federal election.

(b) Prior to voting, when a voter has registered by mail and is voting in person in his first Wyoming federal election, he shall provide:

(i) A current, valid photo identification; or

(ii) A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document which shows his name and address.

(c) When a voter has registered by mail and he is voting by mail in his first Wyoming federal election, he shall submit with his absentee ballot:

(i) A copy of a current, valid photo identification; or

(ii) A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document which shows his name and address.

(d) Voters who are unable to provide the required proof under the applicable provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall be offered provisional ballots in accordance with W.S. 22-15-105 and permitted until the close of business on the day following the election to present documentation to the county clerk establishing their eligibility to vote in the precinct.

(e) The provisions of this section shall not apply to elections conducted pursuant to chapter 29 of this Election Code.

(f) As used in this section "Wyoming federal election" means a primary election, general election or a special election for federal office held in this state.