What Do I Need to Bring With Me to Vote in Sumner County, TN?
If you’re voting in Sumner County, TN, you must bring a valid photo ID with you to the polls. Learn more about what you should and shouldn’t bring with you on Election Day.
Valid IDs
In Tennessee, you must bring a federal or Tennessee state ID containing your name and photograph when voting at the polls. This requirement applies whether you’re voting early or on Election Day.
Valid IDs include:
Tennessee driver’s license with your photo
U.S. Passport
Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
United States Military photo ID
Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo
Note that if you’re a first-time voter and your ID is expired, you may need to present an additional form of identification, such as a copy of a current utility bill. Learn more from Tennessee’s Guide to ID Requirements.
Invalid IDs
The following forms of ID are not acceptable for voting in Tennessee:
College student IDs
Library cards
Driver’s licenses from another state
Photo IDs not issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
Be sure to bring a valid ID with you, so you don’t get turned away at the polls.
Do I Need to Bring My Voter Registration Card?
No, you don’t need to bring your voter registration card with you to the polls in Sumner County. You can bring it with you if desired, but it is not a requirement.
Other Items to Consider Bringing
As mentioned above, the only required item to bring with you is a valid photo ID. However, since long lines on Election Day can sometimes mean waiting outside, it can be helpful to check the weather beforehand and prepare accordingly.
For example, if you’re voting in an August election, you may want to bring a bottle of water or wear a hat to ensure you’re comfortable. When showing up to vote in November, you may want to bring a coat, hat, and gloves to help stay warm. If it’s raining, consider wearing a rain coat or bringing an umbrella.
What Not to Bring
When voting in Tennessee, you cannot bring materials with political messages to the polls. That includes T-shirts, hats, buttons, signs, and other items.
Clothing or materials that promote a candidate or specific issue on the ballot are not permitted inside the polling place—or even within 100 feet of the entrance. Find more guidance on this topic from the ACLU of TN.
To learn more about preparing for the upcoming elections, view our Voting Info & FAQs.
Note: While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented here, this content is for informational purposes only. Consult the Sumner County Election Commission or Go Vote TN websites to verify laws, requirements, and official guidance.