Your Right to Vote if You Are Homeless

Even if you do not have a fixed residence, you have the right to vote as long as you meet the other voting requirements

However, you must provide a mailing address in order to register to vote. You may provide to address of the place you regularly receive mail. 69 Op. Att'y Gen. 138 (1984).  The following are some examples of possible addresses you may be able to use. You may first ask if they would be willing to accept mail for you.

• Shelters or
• Outreach centers or
• Churches, Temples, or Mosques, or
• A relative or friend’s address.

It makes sense to give them a way to contact you when you receive mail. You can set up an email account that you can access from a public library or any other computer that you are able to use. Companies that provide free email accounts on the web include:

• Yahoo!Mail
• GMail (Google)
• Hotmail

Do I need ID to vote?
Even without a picture ID, if you are a registered voter you can vote. You will need to provide some identification

What if I am denied the right to vote by a poll worker?
If a poll worker demands to see your ID or tells you that you cannot vote, you are entitled to cast a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will be counted once your identity is confirmed.