When a Provisional Ballot is Used

An election judge will issue you a provisional ballot at your polling place if:

• Your name does not appear on the lists of registered voters for the precinct.
  
• Your voting status has been challenged by an election judge, poll watcher or another voter and a majority of election judges agree.
  
• A court order is issued instructing your polling place to remain open after 7 pm (Everyone voting after 7 pm must cast provisional ballots if this occurs).
  
• You are required to show identification because you registered by mail, but you did not bring ID to the polling place on Election Day or early voting site.*
  

  *In this instance, you must supply the Clerk's office with a copy of acceptable identification by 7 pm the Thursday after Election Day.
  

  Acceptable forms of identification include:
  

  • a current and valid photo ID
    
  • a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck
    
  • other government document showing your name and address
    

  Bring the ID to the Clerk's downtown Chicago office (69 W. Washington St., Room 500) or fax it to the Clerk's office at (312) 603-9786.