The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will be holding extended hours of operation next week in order to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses which will be required at polling places on Primary Election Day. Offices will be open 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 7th and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th.
As required by state law, branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID cards, driver’s licenses and learner permits. Customers who are required to take knowledge or driving skills exam to obtain or renew a license may choose to apply for a free ID card to use for voting purposes.
The Indiana BMV provides free, state-issued ID cards for voting purposes to any unlicensed Hoosier who is a U.S. citizen. To receive one, individuals must be able to provide proper paystubs documentation and be at least 18-years-old on or before the next general or municipal election.
BMV officials report that individuals who hold a driver’s license or ID card that expired after the last general election may still use that card as identification for voting purposes. They say that it is also acceptable to utilize the paper interim credential that is issued at the license branch at the time of a transaction or after a customer has completed an internet credential transaction.
The documents that are required in order to obtain a new state ID card or driver’s license can be found below:
- Proof of identity document, such as a birth certificate or passport
- Proof of Social Security document, such as a W-2, pay stub or Social Security Card
- Proof of lawful status, such as a birth certificate or passport
- Two documents that show proof of residency, such as voter registration card, utility bill or bank statement
